Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through St. Vincent de Paul in DSM
St. Vincent de Paul 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.
St. Vincent de Paul News
- St. Vincent de Paul is currently accepting applications for positions at their thrift stores. Interested candidates can complete the application and drop it off at any St. Vincent de Paul location.
Upcoming Hiring Events
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IowaWORKS will be hosting a Grab A Job Tuesday Hiring Event on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines. Meet local employers who are hiring:
- Bass Pro Shop is holding a seasonal hiring event for cashier associates and other roles on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at the Altoona location. Job seekers are encouraged to apply online prior to arrival.
- Iowa Wild is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 and Wednesday, April 7, 2027. Job seekers can meet with local employers and will receive a FREE Iowa Wild ticket for Oct. 21 or April 7. See the flyer for more information.
- The IowaWorks Mobile Workforce Center will be at the Newton DMACC Parking Lot, 600 N. 2nd Ave. in Newton on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. until Noon. Speak with an IowaWorks Career Planner, edit and print your resume and search and apply for your next career. See the flyer for more information.
News from IowaWorks
Hot Off the Press Jobs
🔥Sysco
🔥Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
🔥State of Iowa - Iowa Workforce Development
“A job can change a life. Meaningful employment can change a future.”
“Every rejection is redirection toward the right opportunity.”
Educational Opportunities
The DMACC Workforce Training Academy offers a Sterile Processing Tech program during the Spring semester. They have received a large number of applications; however, due to the limited number of seats available, applications have already far exceeded our anticipated capacity. They will continue to accept applications through Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, for students who plan to fund their own participation.
Oakridge is offering Adult Drivers Education classes. See the flyer for more information.
Project Iowa is offering Cultivating Careers cohorts beginning in September, October and November. If you are looking for career readiness classes, check out this website and enroll!
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