Career Exploration Days
Hosted at a DMACC location, these events allow 9-12th grade students,
parents and educators to explore a career pathway by attending hands-on
activity sessions and demonstrations. They will learn about DMACC educational
programs and connect to future careers and professionals. Transportation is
the student’s responsibility.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 9:15AM Check-In, 9:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Description: Attend hands-on workshops and learn how to make a CAT5 cable and explore the internal components of a servers. Learn how data travels from POINT A to POINT B and the educational programs Microsoft and DMACC have to help prepare students careers in this industry. Learn from an IT panel of professionals more about these careers.
Location:
DMACC West Campus
5959 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA
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Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
Description: Do people describe you as creative or imaginative? Join us for Creative Arts Day at Mainframe Studios where over 200 artists are in residence representing a broad array of creative production from fashion, filmmaking, furniture, glass blowing, painting, photography, multimedia, sculpture, stained glass and much more. Mainframe Studios is a financially self-sustaining nonprofit providing affordable workspaces to advance equity and opportunities in the arts. You will have the opportunity to attend an interactive program session, explore studios and meet artists, hear from an artist panel and eat lunch.
Location:
Mainframe Studios
900 Keosauqua Way,
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Description: This event is for 9-12th grade students interested in exploring future educational and career opportunities in health care. There are many different types of careers in the healthcare industry, both patient and non-patient facing that make up an organization. From the nurse who helps care for patients, to the imaging staff, to the paramedics and EMTs who take care of patients pre-hospital and through transfers. You will explore all of the different opportunities in healthcare from a clinical side through conversations and activities with over 13 different departments through MercyOne, UnityPoint, and Broadlawns healthcare professionals. In addition, you’ll learn about educational opportunities in these fields from DMACC, Des Moines University, Grandview, and Mercy College.
Location:
DMACC Southridge Center
111 E Army Post Rd
Des Moines, IA 50315
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Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: TBD
Description: The Build My Future event, which showcases high-skill, high-wage, in-demand careers in Iowa’s skilled trades, allows students to explore and participate in hands-on activities in carpentry, electricity, welding, roofing, masonry, plumbing, advanced manufacturing, computer-aided design, architecture modeling, heavy equipment, and more. This immersive event puts students in the middle of the action so they can see the different career paths available in Iowa with varying levels of training and education required. Additional pathways being featured include: Healthcare, IT and Agriculture!
Location:
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Registration Link: Coming Soon!
Career Fairs
These events host numerous business partners for students to connect with to gain a better
understanding of their organization, positions hired, education and training needs, and what
a day in the life looks like. Put yourself front and center as you connect with local employers
to find a part-time opportunity or learn more about your dream job!
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Build Iowa Career Fair is hosted by DMACC Partner, Master Builders of Iowa. This fair is designed to connect commercial contractors with students in 11th & 12th grade, as well as community colleges. This FREE event will feature a short program to discuss the commercial construction industry, followed by a career fair with lunch provided for all attendees! Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible. Any questions can be directed to Adam DoBraksa with MBI,
ADoBraska@mbi.build.
Location:
Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport
6111 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Registration Link (PDF) Please complete and return form to Nichole Fry at NFry@mbi.build.
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Description: Are you looking for a part-time or seasonal job? Or do you just want more information about a future career? Join us for the DMACC-IowaWORKS-Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services High School Career Fair at the FFA Enrichment Center on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Connect with numerous employers to learn more about the work they do, who they hire and how one day you could work for them! It’s not every day you get an opportunity to chat one-on-one like this! This event is geared toward 10th-12th grade students. Educators are welcome to bring groups of students to this event. Please email
wbl@dmacc.edu for additional group planning information.
Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy
Ankeny, IA 50023
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Worksite Industry Tours
These events are hosted by a business and open to 11th and 12th graders.
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.
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Join us for a worksite industry tour at PDM’s Metal’s Facility. PDM is a Midwest-based producer of structural pre-stressed, precast concrete, and structural and miscellaneous steel products. PDM has more than 60 years combined experience in the construction, manufacturing, and precast concrete industries. Come learn about PDM’s metal side of the business including fabrication, welding, and support and leadership positions. These skilled trades are in high demand at this 100% employee-owned company. Lunch is included. Limited to 11th and 12th grade students only.
Location:
PDM Metals Shop
6425 SE 52nd St.
Carlisle, IA 50047
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Max Capacity: 12 Students **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.
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Description: Explore Robotics and Electronics at Vermeer. A leading manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment, Vermeer relies on a team of nearly 4,000 making a real impact. We’re not just proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we do it: we put others first, we build the best and we give back. Built upon a legacy of innovation and grit, Vermeer has continued to listen to, and meet, the needs of customers across the globe for more than 70 years. They are rooted in their 4P philosophy—principles, people, product and profit—and these are the core values that drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Come meet with software and robotics engineers and tour their amazing facility! Limited to 11th and 12th grade students only. Closed toe shoes required & PPE will be provided.
Location:
Vermeer Plant 7
1910 Vermeer Road East
Pella, IA 50219
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Max Capacity: 20 Students **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.
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Description: Come explore Pella Corporation’s world class manufacturing facilities in Pella, Iowa at our corporate headquarters! Pella Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in North America; as a leader in technology and product innovation, Pella has been awarded more than 150 product and design patents. With more than 10,000 team members, 18 manufacturing sites, and 90+ sales locations across the country, Pella is as committed as ever to continuing the company’s proud heritage of building innovative windows and doors. Join us to learn more about opportunities at Pella Corporation and tour our more than 1.5 million square feet manufacturing plant! Limited to 11th and 12th grade students only. Closed toe shoes required & PPE will be provided.
Location:
Pella Corporation
102 Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
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Max Capacity: 20 Students **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.
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 9:50 am Check-In, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Explore Siemens, a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, we empower our customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Explore the opportunities Siemens can provide, Siemens has over 300,000 employees worldwide. Lunch is included.
Location:
7901 Birchwood Ct.
Johnston, IA 50131
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Max Capacity: 20 Students **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.
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Description: Interested in health care? There are many different types of careers in the health care industry, both patient and non-patient facing that make up an organization. During this event you’ll learn more about health care careers in: Laboratory, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiology, and many others to find the right fit for you! This event is designed for high school students interested in health care careers.
Location:
MercyOne Newton Medical Center
204 North 4th Ave. East
Newton, IA 50208
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Max Capacity: 20 Students **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.
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Description: Explore Fareway Stores, Inc. a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating more than 130 grocery store locations with over 12,000 employees. Their million-plus square foot Corporate Campus environment not only provides everything needed to open a full-service grocery store, but also opportunities for career paths across a wide range of areas of expertise. From the retail level with part-time and full-time opportunities, from bagging groceries to managing retail operations, to the corporate environment where products are purchased, received, and distributed to retail locations with the assistance of category managers, warehouse personnel and trucking departments. Then there is the support team who design the stores, construct the physical locations, building retail fixtures, provide refrigeration and electrical expertise, and provide the IT support. During this event you’ll learn there’s SO MUCH MORE to working for a grocery store chain than what you see inside the four walls of a Fareway grocery store. This event is designed for high school students interested in learning more about the retail industry as well as the many support functions required to run a successful organization. Focus areas include: retail, warehouse & distribution, trucking/traffic/transportation logistics, and engineering/construction/maintenance.
Location:
Fareway Stores, Inc.
2300 Industrial Park Rd.
Boone, IA 50036
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Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Description: Interested in health care? There are many different types of careers in the health care industry, both patient and non-patient facing that make up an organization. From the nurse who helps care for patients, to the imaging staff, to the paramedics and EMTs who take care of patients pre-hospital and through transfers. During this event you’ll learn more about all of these careers, and many others to find the right fit for you! This event is designed for high school students interested in health care careers.
Location:
MercyOne
1111 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Registration is closed. The event has reached capacity. Please email wbl@dmacc.edu to be placed on the waitlist.
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM
Description: Explore Percival Scientific, where their mission is to help create better science with the most customized growth chambers available for controlled research. Universities, government institutions and private corporations in the U.S. and around the world trust Percival as a partner in accelerating research that impacts climate, human health and food production. They engineer, custom-build and install durable and thoughtfully-designed controlled environments for nearly any research need. From bench-top chambers to large grow rooms, they manufacture more than 150 different models of research chambers. They’ve been a global leader in the innovative design and manufacture of controlled environment chambers since 1959. Their products are used in all 50 states and in more than 79 countries. Closed toe shoes required & PPE will be provided.
Location:
Percival Scientific
505 Research Drive
Perry, IA 50220
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Max Capacity: 30 Students **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.
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Description: Explore Social Services at Easterseals Iowa through a tour and meeting clients. Easterseals Iowa provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. They provide a wide range of support for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives. Easterseals Iowa gives the gift of hope.
Location:
Easterseals Iowa
401 NE 66th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
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Max Capacity: 25 Students **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.
