Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through the Evelyn K. Davis Center in DSM

Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC’s) Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families is keeping busy creating opportunities through employment support programming and events. Here are the latest offerings to help connect and improve individuals’ employability and assist in connecting people with positions at Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses and organizations.

Schedule a time to meet with a Career Coach from the Evelyn K. Davis Center at evelynkdaviscenter.org/appointments.

Employment Support

There are numerous openings with DSM organizations, as well as other opportunities to be aware of through the Evelyn K. Davis Center. Career coaches are also available at the following locations: Evelyn K. Davis Center, 1171 7th St., Des Moines (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F); Northside Library, 3516 5th Ave., Des Moines (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesdays)

Upcoming Events at Evelyn K. Davis Center, 1171 7th St., Des Moines

• Wednesday, April 29, 2025
  • Free Small Business Model Canvas Series event will focus on customer segments, value propositions, customer relationships channels key partners, key activities, revenue streams, etc. See flyer or contact Sam Early at (515) 697-1451 for more information.
  • Money Basics Interactive Session from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • A Career Fair will be held at the DMACC Urban Campus in Building 7 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Upcoming Events at DMACC

• Monday, April 28, 2025: ELL (English Language Learners) program will accept registrations for the summer session in Building 7 beginning at 8 a.m.
• May 2025: DMACC Perry VanKirk Center will be offering the CDL Jumpstart program in Perry in the evening. Please see the attached flyer for more information. CDL Jumpstart is a preparation program for English Language Learners interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The course is intended for individuals with high intermediate to advanced ELL skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate. Interested students can complete this online registration form, use the QR code on the this flyer or call (515) 697-7854. 

IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities

Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event

The Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 9 - 11 a.m. at IowaWorks, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines, and will feature:

• USPS
• Livit Staffing
• Next Step Counseling Services

IowaWorks Career Fair

The Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Southridge Mall, 111 E. Army Post Road in Des Moines. All job seekers are welcome.

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• Landus
  
  • Position Highlight: Operations Associate
  • Location: Perry, Iowa
• Linde Gas & Equipment
  • Position Highlight: Material Handler I
  • Location: Ankeny, Iowa
• Dollar General Corporation
  
  • Position Highlight: Store Manager
  • Location: Huxley, Iowa

AARP SCEP Program: On-the-Job Training Opportunities. Multiple spots available. Must be 55 or older, unemployed and looking for work. Come into IowaWORKS, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines to meet with a program representative to learn more.

Check out new listings and more at IowaWORKS. Please follow us on Facebook and check IowaWorks events for the most up-to-date list of employers. Employers are subject to change.

Hiring Events

• Every Tuesday and Wednesday: Sevita Healthcare will hold open interviews from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for Direct Support Professionals at 6955 Vista Drive in West Des Moines. Submit an application prior to attending the event.
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025: MercyOne will hold a Walk-in Wednesday Hiring Event at various MercyOne locations across Iowa on the last Wednesday of each month. The next event is from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. On-the-spot interviews will be held at MercyOne West Des Moines at 1755 59th Pl. in West Des Moines. Review the job posting prior to attending the event, and come prepared to interview and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Des Moines Electrical apprenticeship open house. See flyer for details.
• Thursday, May 15, 2025: Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce & IWD Job Fair (4900 Doanes Park Road in Pleasant Hill). See flyer for details.

Employment Opportunities

• Atlantic Bottling is hiring.
• Broadlawns is hiring.
• CTI is hiring.
• Cintas Corporation is hiring.
• City of Des Moines is hiring.
• City of West Des Moines is hiring.
• McAninch Corporation is hiring.
• Mediacom is hiring.
• MercyOne is hiring.
• Mrs. Clark's is hiring.
• PDI is hiring.
• Prairie Meadows is hiring.
• Sunrise Communities of Iowa is hiring. 
• XPO is hiring.
• Attached are the State of Iowa's new job opportunities sorted by location and job title. You can find these and other vacancies, with full job descriptions, by visiting the State of Iowa Careers site. Instructions on how to apply can also be found on each job posting. Please follow the steps identified on each job posting to apply. For more information on working for the State of Iowa, including benefit information and applicant support, please visit our State of Iowa Recruitment website.
• Express Employment Professionals is hiring. Contact Bradley Gift at (515) 706-1600 for more information.

Miscellaneous Notes / Resources

• Wednesday, May 7 - Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Every Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m., the Evelyn K. Davis Center offers Parenting Classes. Contact Charles Zanders at (515) 697-1475 for more information.
• The DMACC Adult Literacy Center is looking for volunteers to meet one-on-one with an adult learner for 1 1/2 hours a week.

The Evelyn K. Davis Center helps central Iowans build their educational & job dreams by offering career & financial coaching, small business solutions, Men on the Move Clothing Closet and Opportunity Passport. Use the following link to schedule time to meet with an Evelyn K. Davis Center Employee. Learn more at evelynkdaviscenter.org.

Job opportunities and career resources are abundant in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Whether you're looking to find an internship, a job, develop professionally or grow as a student, we have the resources to help you thrive.