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)

Events + Other Opportunities

DMACC & Evelyn K. Davis Center Upcoming Events

• Upcoming Hiring Events:
  • Michael's Foods will hold an on-site hiring event on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 from Noon - 3 p.m.
  • A Career Fair featuring 20+ employers will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. More information to come.
• Digital Skills Classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at the Evelyn K. Davis Center.
• DMACC is offering English Conversation Class beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 and continuing weekly through Monday, March 3, 2025 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the DMACC Urban Campus, Building 3, Room 205. The cost is $60.
• Registration is now open for the April 2025 class of CDL Jumpstart, a program intended for English Language Learners interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The April course will be held in the mornings at DMACC Urban, and an October 2025 course will be held in the evenings at Urban. CDL Jumpstart program prepares students by teaching industry-specific terminology while getting ready for the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, improving soft skills and providing hands-on experience by visiting the Transportation Institute. This course is intended for individuals with high intermediate to advanced English language skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Interested students can complete this online registration form, use the QR code on the attached flyer or call (515) 697-7854. CDL Jumpstart Program Requirements:
  • Valid Iowa driver’s license
  • Driving experience in the U.S. for at least 1 year
  • Minimum reading and listening test scores (CASAS score of 217)
  • English Language Learner
  • Review of Certified Iowa Driving Record

IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities

Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event

This event will feature the A-1 Medical Staffing & Beacon Hill Staffing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024 from 9 - 11 a.m.

AARP SCEP Program

The AARP SCEP Program offers on-the-job training opportunities for individuals 55 or older who are unemployed and looking for work. Visit the IowaWORKS office to meet with a program representative to learn more.

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• Mainstream Living INC
  • Position Highlight: Direct Support Professional
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• B&G Foods North America
  • Position Highlight: Order Picker
  • Location: Ankeny, Iowa
• TEKsystems
  • Position Highlight: Operations Processor
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

Check out the workshops that are available in January and these new listings and more in IowaWORKS.

Employment Opportunities

• CTI (Concrete Technologies) is hiring.
• Dee Zee is hiring.
• The Animal Rescue League is hiring.
• The Baker Group is hiring.
• The City of Des Moines is accepting applications for the following positions:
  • 7-Month Laborer Wastewater Reclamation Facility - Application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. 2025
  • 7-Month Laborer Sewers Division - Application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. 2025
  • 7-Month Laborer Streets Division - Application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. 2025
  • Seasonal Senior Refuse Collector - Application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. 2025
  • Communications Specialist I - Application deadline is 4 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
  • Government Relations Manager - Application deadline is 4 p.m. CT on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
  • Special Events & Facilities Coordinator - Application deadline is 4 p.m. CT on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
• Goodwill of Central Iowa is hiring.
• McAninch Corporation is hiring.
• MercyOne is hiring.
• Prairie Meadows is hiring.
• UnityPoint is hiring.
• Wellmark is hiring.
• The United States Postal Service has job opportunities in the maintenance craft for the Des Moines Processing and Distribution Center located at 1165 2nd Ave. and the Des Moines National Distribution Center at 4000 109th St. in Urbandale. The maintenance craft jobs are laborer custodial, maintenance mechanics and electronic technicians. The starting salaries range from $44,756 for the labor custodial to $74,772 for the electronic technician. Additionally, the Des Moines Processing and Distribution Center on 2nd Avenue, also has automotive technician opportunities.  The starting salary for the Automotive Technician is $66,681. 
• 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 on the following positions:
  • Diesel Mechanic: $25 per hour - Doing preventative maintenance on diesel and hydraulic equipment. Cleaning equipment and handling repairs. Must have own toolbox.
  • Bi-Lingual Sales Association: $17-18 per hour - Greet customers and help them find what they are looking for, answer phones, enter customer information into computer and process payments. Must be able to speak both English and Spanish.
    
     

Miscellaneous Notes 

If your organization has resources or events similar to the ones above to share, reach out to me at mrbrown17@dmacc.edu.

• MLK Jr. Day Expungement & Employment Barriers Clinic: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is sponsoring an Expungement Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Corinthian Baptist Church (814 School St., Des Moines, IA 50309). This event will provide assistance to the first 40 individuals who register (walk-ins will not be accepted). There is no charge to participate, but clients must register by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, by calling: Miguel at (319) 409-9228 or Grace at Grace (563) 227-4874. 
• United Way:United Way will offer free tax preparation for households earning less than $67,000.
• Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC): The DMACC Non-Credit English Language Learner Spring Session I ELL registration appointments in the immediate Des Moines area are full. They are no longer accepting new students at Ankeny, Urban, Southridge or West. The next registration day is Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

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.

If your organization has resources or events similar to the ones above to share, reach out to me at mrbrown17@dmacc.edu.

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.