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Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series

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Name: Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series
Date: April 21, 2026 - May 19, 2026
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a three-part Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series to help employers strengthen recruitment strategies and expand their talent pipelines.

As organizations compete for talent, many are expanding how they evaluate candidates — considering a range of qualifications, including education, experience and in-demand skills.    This approach can help employers reach a broader pool of qualified candidates.

The series is designed for human resources professionals and leaders focused on talent attraction and retention who are looking for practical strategies they can apply within their organizations.

Participants will attend three in-person sessions that combine expert guidance, peer discussion and hands-on strategies — with a focus on practical, real-world approaches.   
  • Tuesday, April 21 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon  — Understanding skills-based hiring and building effective job descriptions
  • Tuesday, May 5 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon — Sourcing, screening and selecting candidates
  • Tuesday, May 19 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon — Supporting employee development and sustaining long-term workforce strategies
Location:
Greater Des Moines Partnership 
700 Locust St, Ste. 100 
Des Moines, IA 50309
Date/Time Information:
Classes will take place on the following dates:
  • Tuesday, April 21
  • Tuesday, May 5
  • Tuesday, May 19
Each session will run from 8:30 a.m. - Noon 
  • 8:30 - 9 a.m.: Open Q&A, personalized support and peer networking 
  • 9 a.m. - Noon: Facilitated content with practical strategies and application 
Contact Information:
Stacey Robles
Fees/Admission:
Greater Des Moines Partnership Investors, Affiliates and Members:
  • $300 per company, which includes registration for up to three participants
  • Organizations interested in sending additional participants may contact us for customized pricing 
  • If cost is a barrier, please contact us to discuss available options
Non-members:
  • $450 per company, which includes registration for up to three participants