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Talent Development

As the fastest growing major metro in the Midwest (U.S. Census Data), the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region a hot spot for talent. From first post-college jobs to mid-career shifts, DSM fosters career growth and development, thanks to engaged employers, public-private-nonprofit relationships and top-notch education programs. Talent is a key focus of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. As the region's economic development organization, The Partnership produces talent development programming and collaborates with organizations, employers and educational institutions to keep DSM's talent pool strong - now and into the future.

Explore Talent Development in DSM

For Employers

Grow Your Talent

From creating an internship program to professional development opportunities, tap into these resources and programs to support growing and strengthening your talent pool.

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For Educators

Training and Teaching

Educators play a key role in talent development. See what opportunities exist for students and how schools and education programs can be part of workforce development.

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Work-Based Learning

The Future Starts Here

Work-based learning helps organizations create awareness about the careers they offer, showcase their work culture and establish relationships with potential future talent.

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Inclusive Strategies

Lead with Inclusion

Creating and maintaining inclusive strategies fosters a strong workforce and work culture. Learn about resources The Partnership offers and how you can be part of this work.

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Talent Development Programs

Learn, Grow, Network

The Partnership leads several programs aimed at developing talent and providing connections to the DSM employer's community.

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Relocation Information

Sell your candidates on DSM as a place to live, work and thrive with a free relocation packet. Packets can be requested on the Do Something Greater website, The Partnership’s talent attraction initiative for the region. The site also offers information and resources for prospective talent. Area employers are encouraged to share the site with candidates.

Palmer Group Salary Guide

The Palmer Group's Salary Guide provides valuable compensation information and data for both employers and potential employees. Palmer Group is DSM’s leading employment agency and a trusted resource for information about salaries in the region. Its Salary Guide is the product of collaboration with The Partnership, and is its most comprehensive summary to date for the job market in Iowa.

Get Connected

For more information about talent development, resources and collaborations, contact Jenae Sikkink, Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Inclusive Strategies at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

jsikkink@DSMpartnership.com | (515) 286-4927

Job Openings

Greater DSM USA Career Center

Browse job openings from across the DSM region, all in one place. Partnership Investors and Members may also post jobs to the Center.

Talent Attraction

Do Something Greater

The Partnership's national talent attraction marketing campaign challenges prospective talent to find their greater here.

Data

Workforce Insights

Learn more about the workforce makeup and demographics through the lens of economic development.