Career Discovery Events

Healthcare Career Day at Mary Greeley Medical Center (Ames)

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Description: Come join us and experience hands on activities and tours with different departments at Mary Greeley in Ames! There are many different types of careers in the healthcare industry, both patient and non-patient facing that make up an organization. During this event, you will hear from employees about Mary Greeley, what they have to offer, and job opportunities for high school students. This event is designed for 10-12 grade students interested in healthcare careers.

Please note:

• Mary Greeley requires a “Participation and Media Release Form” to be signed by both the student and guardian. Once registered, the form will be sent to the email provided on the registration form. Please sign and email it back to jmwebb8@dmacc.edu or, bring the signed form with you at check-in on April 11.
• Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
• Lunch will be provided!

Location:
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Max Capacity: 30 Students. **Due to capacity constraints, if you are registering more than 5 students, please email jmwebb8@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.

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Women in Construction Day (National Association of Women in Construction)

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Time: 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Description: Are you ready to dive into the world of construction? Join the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for an exciting day that offers an insider's look at the construction industry!

The day will include:

• Jobsite Tour: Experience a live construction site and see professionals in action.
• Panel Discussion: Hear from industry leaders about how they got there and what their days look like.
• Construction Activity: Get hands-on with a fun and engaging construction activity.

Please note:

• This event will require a participation waiver that will need signed by both the student and guardian.
• *Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.
• Lunch will be provided.

Location: TBD (Ankeny area)

Max Capacity: 30 students **Due to capacity constraints, if you are registering more than 8 students, please email rgillisarnold@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.

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Explore Construction & Interior Design at Happe Homes

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Description: Join us at Happe Homes in Ankeny, a custom home building company, as we go through the home building process! During the day, we’ll learn more about this local company, and then students will divide up based on their career interest area to explore careers in: General Contracting & Construction and Real Estate, New Build and Interior Design. Step-by-step from the pre-construction phase to the construction phase and completion, students will learn the role each position plays to build a house from the ground up, while customizing each customer’s selections. Students will pre-select their career focus area during registration. Students will need to provide transportation to the event, and between construction sites for this tour.

Location:
Happe Homes
2575 N. Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Max Capacity: 20 Students. **Due to capacity constraints, if you are interested in registering more than 3 students, please email ehwillett@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.

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Explore Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business and Fuel Operations at Casey’s Corporate

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Description: Ready to kickstart your career? Join us at Casey’s Corporate for an exciting event where students will explore careers in merchandising, supply chain management, business and fuel ops! Meet industry experts and discover how these roles keep the wheels of one of the fastest-growing convenience store chains turning! Don’t miss this chance to fuel your future! *Lunch will be provided.

Location:
Casey’s Store Support Center
1 SE Convenience Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50021

Max Capacity: 40 Students. **Due to capacity constraints, if you are registering more than 5 students, please email jmwebb8@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.

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Explore Video Production & Digital Marketing at TH MEDiA

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Description: Explore the world of video production & digital marketing at TH MEDiA! Founded in 2020 by elementary school friends, TH MEDIA specializes in storytelling for local business that connects their brand to their community through content production, social media management, branding, graphic design, and web design services. During your time at our studio, you’ll learn about the journey of starting & building a business, get hands-on with video production equipment and social media strategy for actual clients, and experience what it feels like to work at a small business and smaller-sized marketing firm. Lunch will be provided.

Location: 4308 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311

Max Capacity: 50 Students. **Due to capacity constraints, if you are interested in registering more than 7 students, please email rgillisarnold@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.

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