Career Discovery Video Library

Duration: 20 minutes

Agricultural Technology Professional Andrew Knaack shares his career journey and why should you should explore a career in Ag Tech. Andrew explains how to prepare to be successful, and shares suggested areas of success.

Duration: 14 minutes

Presenter: Doug Pooch

Interested in an Ag Sales profession? Listen to Doug Pooch share a “big picture" look at working as a District Sales Manager at Wyffels Hybrids. Doug explains how to get the most out of your college experience, and discuss how you might fit in with the seed business.

Duration: 30 minutes

Presenter:  Alicia Humphrey, Public Relations Coordinator

Do you have an interest in working with animals? Watch AMVC as we connect live from inside of a sow farm where piglets are born. Alicia Humphrey talks about the tasks happening on the farm, how they care for animals and their exciting career opportunities. They have full-time and part-time positions available, as well as, hire students! 

Duration: 23 minutes

Recruiter Mickey Miller talks about Iceland-based Marel, a global food-processing company.

Duration: 30 minutes

Jay Grobe talks about his duties as a field service manager for Marel

Duration: 42 minutes

What's it like being a scientist? Dr. Magan Lewis describes her job as an equipment and automated field sensing lead at Bayer.

Duration: 36 minutes

Presenter: Devon Leslie, Title 1 Youth Career Planner & Business Workforce Services Lead through Children & Families of Iowa

During this session, students will learn how to navigate a career fair. Topics will include: what to wear, what materials to bring, the types of questions to ask, and how to network with employers to learn more about current, or future job opportunities.

Duration: 27 minutes

We cover what personal branding is, why it's important, and best practices.

Duration: 37 minutes

Presenter: Grace Wormley, S&S Employment Partners

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Duration: 34 minutes

Presenters:  Melinda Packebush, Kelli Paskert and Tammy Rico

Come learn from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greater Des Moines Chapter as they discuss the various career opportunities in construction. From design and engineer to estimating; from field to project management; from marketing to accounting; there is something for everyone in the construction industry!

Duration:  31 minutes

Presenters:  Melinda Packebush, Tammy Rico and Rebecca Buchmeier 

Meet Melinda, Tammy and Rebecca to learn about careers within the Pre-Construction phase of the building process, which includes architects, engineers, and estimators. Each professional shares their education, background and job responsibilities!

Duration: 35 minutes

Learn more about the construction field, specifically operations and project manager roles.

Duration: 37 minutes

Learn more about the construction field, specifically the roles of superintendents and field staff.

Duration: 29 minutes

Get to know Wolf Construction Services, Inc, which specializes in commercial wood framing, framing carpentry, wood trims, trim carpentry, and pitched roofing.

Duration: 33 minutes

Automotive Service Manager Darcy Hoch shares his journey to a career in the automotive industry.

Duration: 26 minutes

Listen to multiple professionals in the roofing sector of construction trades.

Duration: 40 minutes

Hear from two carpenters on what the profession is like.

Duration: 30 minutes

Learn more about Daimler Truck North America LLC, an automotive industry manufacturer of commercial vehicles headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Duration: 42 minutes

Listen to multiple home building professionals talk about their industry.

Duration: 30 minutes

Presenter: Sara Deich

A job in insurance? Yes please! Get to know Farm Bureau Financial Services by watching the Business Spotlight. Sara Deich, Human Resources Programs Coordinator discusses careers opportunities within the company, education required, job outlook and company culture. A virtual tour is included!

Duration: 34 minutes

Presenter: Ryan Skotzke, Actuary

In this Ask a Professional session we learn what it takes to be an Actuary. Learn from Ryan Skotzke, a former intern turned full-time life actuary! Hear his story, how he got to where he is today, and the day-to-day of his career. Ryan also gives advice for young people interested in an actuarial career!

Duration: 32 minutes

Lindsey Foss shares what it's like owning a small business in the Des Moines area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Presenter: Roxy Livermore, Waukee Community School District

Duration: 28 minutes

Allie Brown, vice president of business operations, explains the duties of a sports marketer.

Duration: 32 minutes

The owner of Gretchen Bohling Designs gives a live tour of her design studio.

Duration: 33 minutes

Hear from the vice president of a commercial real estate company and an interior designer.

Duration: 30 minutes

Presenter: April Rohlfing, Creative DSM

Duration: 29 minutes

Hear from the president of Meyocks on his journey starting and running his business.

Duration: 33 minutes

Does taking pictures for a living sound nice? Hear what it's like.

Duration: 24 minutes

Katy Merriman talks about her creative career.

Duration: 33 minutes

Artist, advocate, and mentor Jill Young fell in love with art as a child, got her Bachelor's degree in fine arts, and talks about her current career as an artist as well as showing her work.

Duration: 31 minutes

Presenters: Tammie McKenzie and Becky Boes

Meet Tammie McKenzie, Principal at Carroll High School, and Becky Boes, Instructional Coach at Carroll High School.  Hear about their educational backgrounds, their passion for the profession and advice to young people thinking about entering the educational field.

Duration: 17 minutes

Presenter: Nicholle Walter

Nicholle Walter, a Project Engineer with John Deere shares insights into preparing for a career at John Deere and the variety professions. Nicholle will explain her career path, as well as advice for your future career!

Duration: 22 minutes

Presenter: Kody Sjoblom

Mechanical Engineer Kody Sjoblom explains his loves and challenges of being a Mechanical Engineer. Kody shares innovative technologies of the future, and how to prepare for a career as an Engineer!

Duration: 42 minutes

Presenters: Melinda Packebush, Shawn Corey, and Adam Papesh

Interested in Construction Engineering? Listen to Melinda Packebush, Shawn Corey and Adam Papesh share the limitless opportunities that are available in this industry. They will explain the differences of their positions at Story Construction and how they work together. You'll get an inside look of their grading plans, and contours for new construction proposals!

Duration: 16 minutes

Presenters: Steve Moyna and Shawn Swygman

Steve Moyna, VP of Business Development and Shawn Swygman, GPS Manager explain the impact of their careers with Elder Corporation. They describe the various directions this career can take you, and the many projects and various roles they engage in.

Duration: 33 minutes

Presenter: Dave Brown, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Come watch this virtual tour of The Baker Group, the Midwest's leading provider of critical building infrastructure systems. We learn about their expert solutions in the design, installation and servicing of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Systems, Sheet Metal, and Security Systems, just to name a few. All of these skilled trades are in high demand --- come learn about all the opportunities The Baker Group can provide!

Duration: 31 minutes

Presenter: Dr. Terry Riodan

Dr. Terry Riodan, a Veterinarian at Ankeny Veterinary Clinic gives us knowledge and insight on what it is like being a Veterinarian. Dr. Riodan shares his career path, passions, and advice for future students interested in pursuing a career as a Veterinarian!

Duration: 32 minutes

Presenters: Jennifer Connor, Talent Management and Organizational Development Consultant and Natalie McNaught, Retention Specialist

Interested in a career in Healthcare? Join Jen and Natalie from UnityPoint Health - Des Moines as they discuss various career opportunities, education required and job outlook for this booming career field! 

Duration: 33 minutes

Presenters:

• Curtis Long, Respiratory Therapist
• Dena Vogel, Medical Technologist Coordinator
• Angie Clark, Child Life Specialist

Learn from Healthcare professionals at UnityPoint Health- Des Moines, as they share all about their healthcare profession! They also share their education, background, a day in the life, and the rewards and challenges of their career in the medical field.

Duration: 30 minutes

Kendra Fulton describes what led her to choose this career, as well as what an average day looks like.

Duration: 31 minutes

Dr. Tim Mack followed in his father's footsteps and became a physical therapist. Hear all about his education and job. 

Duration: 44 minutes

Presenter: Ben Hall

Ben Hall, Senior Information Consultant at Pratum shares the importance of Information Security and describes different types of cyber security services. Ben highlights his favorite elements of his career, as well as how you can become prepared to enter in to this blooming industry!

Duration: 33 minutes

Lucas Woodland describes how he got into his career and what it's like.

Duration: 22 minutes

Kelly Smith shares her career journey and why should you should explore a career in health information solutions.

Duration: 14 minutes

Presenter: Captain Robert Johnson

Captain Robert Johnson of Iowa Motor Enforcement shares the history Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) and many tips for getting started on a career in law enforcement!

Duration: 1 hour and 32 minutes

Presenters: Female members of the Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation teams

Watch this important webinar if you're considering a future law enforcement position! Meet female members of the Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation teams to see their in-depth presentations. *DMACC does not claim ownership of this content, but granted permission to share this video.

Duration: 33 minutes

Presenters: Karen Peters and Jeff Wells

Karen Peters and Jeff Wells, Ankeny Firefighters and Paramedics give an inside look into these rewarding professions.  Hear about the day to day responsibilities of firefighters and Paramedics and come along on a virtual tour of the Ankeny Fire Department. 

Duration: 1 minute

Take a look at the jail ecosystem. All the deputies in this recruitment video are DMACC alumni, as is the deputy who put it together.

Duration: 31 minutes

Tanner Kockler shares his journey in becoming a court reporter and what the job is like.

Duration: 25 minutes

Laura Lundberg describes her duties at Iles Funeral Homes.

Duration: 27 minutes

Hear from Tiffany Taylor, a DMACC alum, on her daily duties as a funeral director.

Duration: 30 minutes

Learn what it's like to care for and support children and adults with autism.

Duration: 19 minutes

Hear from a licensed, board-certified behavioral analyst.

Duration: 31 minutes

Hear about the journey of a high school social worker.

Duration: 30 minutes

Hear from professionals at Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS).

Duration: 28 minutes

Human Resources Director Bre Brooks shares her story.