Career Discovery Days

This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career opportunities in Fire Science and Emergence Medical Services (EMS). Students will have the opportunity to tour the Ankeny Fire Department and take part in hands-on activities, which will include trying on firefighter gear, obstacle courses and handling firefighting equipment. *Please dress appropriately. TENNIS SHOES ARE REQUIRED.

*Space is limited to 20 girls and 20 boys

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 20
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Auto Collision Technology, Auto Mechanics Technology, and Diesel Technology. In addition, students will learn about four Manufacturer Based Programs that allow students to have paid work experience while earning their 2-year associates degree. These programs include ASEP, ASSET MOPAR CAP and CAT.

Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Auto Technology, Auto Collision, Business & Marketing, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Education, EMT/Paramedics, Fire Science, Health Occupations, Nursing, and Welding. Students will have the opportunity to learn about programs through hands-on activity sessions as well as hear from current instructors about educational and career opportunities in these pathways. Students will also have the opportunity to tour an area business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Southridge Center
1111 E. Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA

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This event is for high school students interested in learning more about the Business career pathway. Specifically, students will learn about the DMACC/Drake partnership and transfer pathways within the Business programs. Students will have the opportunity to take a tour of an area business, attend hands-on activity sessions led by DMACC and Drake instructors, and learn how concurrent enrollment credits or a DMACC degree can transfer to Drake.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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This event is for students in 9–12th grade and college. Tour one of DeeZee’s seven Des Moines facilities and listen to a presentation to showcase the rewarding, highly skilled jobs for students available in manufacturing. An “Info Fair” will conclude the event where students can meet the experts and ask questions.

Careers at DeeZee include: Powder Coat, Research and Design, Welding, Accounting/Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, HR, Metal Stamping, Tool & Die, Automation & Robotics, Process Engineering, CNC Production, and Quality.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

To Register: Contact Denise Waddingham at dwaddingham@deezee.com or 515-265-7331 ext. 1353

This event will help students think about future educational and career options and expose them to careers that match their skills and interests. Students will have the opportunity to choose one career pathway to explore for the day. Each option will include tours to local businesses and organizations and hands-on sessions with DMACC instructors.

Check-In Location:
Carroll Recreation Center
716 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA

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**Participants who register for the Advanced Manufacturing pathway are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants

This event is for Carroll High School students only.

Location: 201 Campus Drive, Huxley, IA 50124

Time: 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m.

Kreg Tool is a family owned company based in Huxley, IA. Kreg Tool manufactures products that are designed and built to make it easy for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers to build projects themselves and build them better. The tools they manufacture range from Kreg Jigs to fully-automatic machines. This is a great career exploration day for students interested in exploring careers within manufacturing (production, CNC machining, Tool Makers, Assembly) and/or Business (Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Sales).

Limited to High School Juniors and Seniors only.

Capacity: Limited to 15 students

*Close-toed shoes and pants are required for the event.

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FFA chapters are invited to this event hosted at the DMACC Farm and sponsored by Wyffels Hybrids. Students will have the opportunity to attend multiple workshops to expand students’ knowledge in all aspects of agriculture including crops, soils, livestock and technology. Hands-on learning will be the focus of each workshop. Governor Reynolds will be our special keynote speaker along with DMACC’s President. Lunch is included.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Farm
25747 N. Avenue
Adel, IA 50003

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Architecture Technology, Applied Engineering (Wind & Electro-mechanical), Electronics & Robotics, Civil Engineering, Tool & Die/Advanced Manufacturing, Welding and CAD Technology. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Come visit the Polk County Criminal Court Building and have the opportunity to view a trial in session. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Juvenile Justice Center and hear from professionals in a variety of legal fields including: District Court Judge, Judicial Specialists – Court Room Support, Court Specialists – Case Coordinators, Law Clerks and the Supervisor and Clerk from the Polk County Clerk’s Office. This is a great day for any students interested in Court Reporting, Paralegal, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Pre-law/Law School.

Location:
Polk County Criminal Court Building
110 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Max Capacity: 20 students

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Horticulture, Veterinary Technology, Agribusiness, Biotechnology and Water Environmental Sciences. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Location: 21071 180th Street, Carroll, IA 51401

Time: 8:45-11:30 a.m.

Come and tour our Van Wall Location to see what it's like to work at one of the largest John Deere Dealerships in the nation. You will listen to multiple career choices ranging from Sales, Parts, Technician work, and our Store Manager of what it takes to do their job. You will also get to hear about our Full Tuition College Sponsorship to become a John Deere Technician.

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Limited to High School Juniors and Seniors only.

Capacity: Limited to 15 students

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.

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Location: 1468 West A Avenue, Nevada, IA 50201

Come and tour our Van Wall Location to see what it's like to work at one of the largest John Deere Dealerships in the nation. You will listen to multiple career choices ranging from Sales, Parts, Technician work, and our Store Manager of what it takes to do their job. You will also get to hear about our Full Tuition College Sponsorship to become a John Deere Technician.

Limited to High School Juniors and Seniors only.

Capacity: Limited to 15 students

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Network Administration (ITNA), Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems and Network Technology. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Animation, Architectural Technologies, Graphic Design, Photography, Screen Printing and Web Design. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 18
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

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