The West Des Moines Library has numerous resources to assist you in job searching, career changes, skill improvement and more.
Job Searching Databases
Job Searching Web Resources
One simple job search shows many open positions within a particular area. You can also create a profile or track salaries of specific careers.
Job Assistance Community Resources
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Phone: (515) 288-0130
The Eddie Davis Community Center's mission is to provide efficient service, access and adequate space for the effective delivery of human, social, education, recreation, legal and community based services to families and individuals. Services are available to individuals and families throughout the western suburbs, the metropolitan area, Polk County and surrounding counties including: Warren, Dallas and Madison.
Phone: (515) 277-1103
At DMACC’s Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families, located on the DMACC Urban Campus, they are helping families and individuals improve their financial position as DMACC helps them achieve their work and career goals.
Phone: (515) 697-7700
Goodwill of Central Iowa Helps people with barriers to employment earn and keep jobs in our community in addition to accepting donations of clothing and other household items.
Main Office Phone: 515-265-5323
Main Office: 5355 NW 86th St., Johnston, Iowa 50131
WDM Phone: 515-225-1908
West Des Moines: 1600 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Iowa VR is an employment program for individuals who experience a disability. We focus on service delivery that assists individuals to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. For those who have been determined eligible, it is an individualized program that delivers employment services based on your unique individualized employment plan.
Phone: (800) 532-1486
IWD has a number of programs, initiatives, and grants designed to remove barriers and provide Iowans with the right path for their employment destination.
Des Moines Office:
200 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: (515) 281-9619