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Career Fairs

Start Here - Important Handshake Account Information

Some (but not all) of DMACC’s career fairs this year are being managed through Handshake, our free online career network. Students, grads, and employers wishing to register for a career fair managed through Handshake need to create free Handshake accounts prior to registering to attend. Please follow the instructions below to create your account:

  • Students - Start here: Enter your DMACC email address, then follow the instructions to verify your email and fill out your profile
  • Grads - Start here: Enter your personal email address, then follow the instructions to verify your email and fill out your profile
  • Employers - Start here: Follow these instructions to create an account and connect to an existing company profile or create a new one.

Once you have set-up your Handshake account, use the links below to register for your desired event(s) on Handshake. Please contact DMACC Career Services at careers@dmacc.edu with questions or concerns related your Handshake account. 

Spring 2025 Career Fairs - Ankeny Campus

Automotive Career Fair – Thu. February 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Bldg. 13

Health & Public Service Career Fair – Mon. March 3rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Bldg. 5

Business & IT Career Fair – Wed. March 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Bldg. 5

Criminal Justice Career Fair – Thu. March 6th (time TBD) – Bldg. 5

  • Students/Grads: Contact Cory McClure, Criminal Justice Instructor, at clmcclure@dmacc.edu for event information
  • Employers: Contact Cory McClure, Criminal Justice Instructor, at clmcclure@dmacc.edu for event registration information 

Fire & EMS Career Fair – Thu. March 27th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Bldg. 5

  • Students/Grads: Contact Brent Conklin, Fire Science Chair, at bconklin1@dmacc.edu for event information
  • Employers: Contact Brent Conklin, Fire Science Chair, at bconklin1@dmacc.edu for event registration information

Other DMACC Career Fairs

  • The Evelyn K. Davis Center in downtown Des Moines hosts career fairs throughout the year. Contact info@evelynkdaviscenter.org or 515-697-7700 for more information.
  • The DMACC West Campus in West Des Moines typically hosts a career fair in early April. Contact Dr. Jill Friestad-Tate at jmfriestadtate@dmacc.edu for more information.

2025-2026 Career Fairs

Please check back mid-summer for 2025-2026 Career Fair updates. If you aren't already on our contact list and would like to receive an email alert when 2025-2026 dates are set, please email DMACC Career Services at careers@dmacc.edu.