Career Discovery Events
We're gearing up for an exciting lineup of career exploration events this fall! Stay tuned and check back soon!
Explore career opportunities with DMACC's Career Discovery Events! High School students are invited to join us to learn more about a range of career pathways, tour local companies, and learn more about future career opportunities through these interactive events! Register now for events for the 2024-2025 school year!
Browse LibraryCareer Exploration Days
These events allow high school students, parents and educators to explore a career pathway by attending hands-on activity sessions and demonstrations. Connect to future careers, meet with professionals and learn about DMACC programs! Transportation is the student’s responsibility.
Healthcare Workforce Prep Day - Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative
Date: Wednesday June 18th, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Description: Take advantage of this one-day event during summer break to connect with local hospitals and colleges and universities to take your next step towards pursuing a career in healthcare.
Employers on site: Broadlawns, MercyOne, UnityPoint
Colleges/Universities on site: DMACC, Des Moines University, Grand View University, Mercy College of Health Sciences
Each attendee will have the opportunity to practice a case study on DMACC's Anatomage table, go through mock interviews with professionals from the hospitals and colleges/universities and become certified in Stop the Bleed!
Open to students 16-18 years old who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.
No cost to attend. Lunch is included.
Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 24
2006 S Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
Worksite Industry Tours
These events are hosted by a business and are open to 11th and 12th grade students. Students will meet with professionals to learn about the business and specific careers. These events are for students only and transportation is the student’s responsibility. *Due to capacity constraints, if you are interested in registering more than 5 students from your class please email wbl@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.
Business Community
If you are interested in collaborating with us and want to learn more about how to get involved, we always need more business connections! Please email wbl@dmacc.edu.
How to Reach Us
Please contact us at wbl@dmacc.edu with any questions or concerns.