We could not do what we do at STEP without the help of several amazing business partners in our community.  Community partners work with us to do mock interviews, job shadowing, and host STEP students in non-paid internships. Internships are scheduled 2-4 days a week for a few hours a day and usually last about … Read more »

On Friday, March 13th, we Amber Ruppert from the Ottumwa Job Corp came present information to our Employment classes about their programming.  Job Corp’s mission is to train young people to be successful in some of the fastest growing industries in our state.  Their goal is to teach students skills to be employable and independent … Read more »

Our DMPS 4+ programs participate in community service and volunteer projects throughout the year.  These activities not only give opportunities for students to practice work skills, but they help students build their resumes and give them experience to talk about in interviews.   This year we have partnered with the City of Des Moines and Des … Read more »

  So far this year we have had over 30 STEP students participate in non-paid internships.  Students are placed in rotations for 6-8 weeks for a couple hours a day.  While on these sites students are working to not only improve the skills related to the specific job, but they are developing employability soft skills … Read more »