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

• Virtual Promoting Opportunity for Parents Program (POPP) Class: Takes place Dec. 2 - 4, 2025, from 5 - 6:30 pm. Orientation will take place Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 5 - 6 p.m. You can register with the QR code on the flyer or email back2workinfo@svdpdsm.org.  
  
• Skip the Trip: St. Vincent de Paul is now offering the Iowa DOT operator’s knowledge test. This has historically only been available at Driver’s License Service Centers or at County Driver’s License stations. You can take the written drivers test at either St. Vincent de Paul locations (1426 6th Ave. or 520 Army Post Road). Feel free to call Mike Collet (515) 282-8328, x 220 or Michele Brown (515) 657-1930 to schedule an appointment. 

Upcoming Hiring Events

• Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 12:30 - 3 p.m.: The Walk-In Wednesday Welder Hiring Event with Arcosa Careers will take place at the Arcosa Wind Towers in Newton, 801 N. 19th Ave. E in Newton. Onsite interviews and welding tests will be provided, and everyone with welding experience is encouraged to attend. Candidates must dress appropriately (long-sleeve shirt, jeans, steel toe/leather boots and welding PPE).
• Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul and IowaWORKS will host a career fair at Southridge Mall (1111 Army Post Road in Des Moines). Veterans Priority from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. The general public is welcome at 10 a.m. Check out the updated flyer which lists the participating employers!
• Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 2 - 5 p.m.: Boone County Chamber is hosting an HWY 30 Corridor Job Fair Series Event at DMACC - Boone Campus courter Room (1125 Hancock Dr.in Boone. Meet with local employers and find your next career!
• Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Felony Friendly Job Fair and Fundraiser will be held at the Renaissance Savory Hotel (401 Locust St. in Des Moines). See the flyer for details.
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Iowa Wild is holding a career fair at the Casey's Center (233 Center St. in Des Moines). Attendees will receive one free ticket for the Iowa Wild game at 7 p.m. that night!

News from IowaWorks (200 Army Post Road, Des Moines)

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• Des Moines Public Schools
  
  • Position Highlight: Special Education Associate
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $2,000 Sign-on bonus
• Milestone Technologies, Inc.
  • Position Highlight: Data Center Logistics Associate L1
  • Location: Altoona, Iowa
  UnityPoint Health
  • Position Highlight: Experience Specialist / Receptionist
  • Location: Waukee, Iowa

IowaWorks is offering:

• Northstar Digital Training / Basic Skills Lab every Friday at 9 a.m. at 200 Army POst Road in Des Moines. Obtain free computer skills training and certifications covering a wide variety of skills including basic computer, email, Microsoft Word and social media. See the flyer for more information. Register through the event calendar on your IowaWORKS.gov account or by contacting the Des Moines IowaWORKS office at: DesMoinesIowaWORKS@iwd.iowa.gov | Call: (515) 281-9619 | Stop By: 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines

Please follow us on Facebook and check IowaWorks events for the most up-to-date list of employers. Employers are subject to change.

Employment Opportunities

The following businesses are hiring:

• Advance Auto Parts
• B & G Foods
• Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
• Casey's
• Darling Ingredients
• Des Moines Public Schools
• Greater Des Moines Partnership - Working in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)
• EFCO
• Genuine Parts Company
• Goodwill of Central Iowa
• Home Depot
• Kohl's
• Marshalls & TJ Max
• Michael's Foods
• National Carwash Solutions
• O'Reilly's Auto Parts
• Ross Dress for Less
• Ruan
• Ryko
• Target
• Whole Foods in West Des Moines

Additional Miscellaneous Events & Classes

• Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025: Big Grove Brewery is hosting and sponsoring the River Valley Veterans Network. If you've served in the military, join the River Valley Veterans Network and enjoy free food and conversation! See the flyer for more information.
• DMACC is offering CNA Jumpstart classes:
  • DMACC Urban Campus (1144 7th St. in Des Moines) is offering Nurse Aide Jumpstart classes to qualified candidates. Students must attend weekday classes January through May 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. See the flyer for more information.
  • DMACC Perry VanKirk Campus (1101 2nd St. in Perry) is offering Nurse Aide Jumpstart classes to qualified candidates. Students must attend weekday classes January 12 - May 5, 2026 on Mondays, Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. See the flyer for more information.

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.