One Iowa and UnityPoint Health of Des Moines will be hosting a career fair for LGBTQIA+ community members.

“The goal is to help connect LGBTQIA+ individuals with employers who are really focused on creating inclusive spaces,” said Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel, executive director of One Iowa.

The career fair will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in the Iowa Methodist Education and Research Center. Directions, parking and a map for the Education and Research Center can be found here.

“This LGBTQ Career Fair will give you the chance to speak directly with Des Moines area employers about their [LGBTQIA+] policies and workplace cultures, ask questions, and find out about job openings that may be a good fit for you,” according to the Facebook event page.

There is no sign-up necessary for the career fair and the event is free of charge.

For attendees who sign up at the event and need help with interviewing, Lynette Plander, from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, will provide mock interviews. While attendees who want an extra pair of eyes on their résumé can receive help from Manpower, a staffing agency.

“One of our priorities is working within workplaces to create more inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ employees,” Hoffman-Zinnel said.

A list of 26 confirmed employers was stated on the Facebook page: Athene USA, Bankers Trust Company, Central Midwest HERC, Collins Aerospace, Corteva Agriscience, Des Moines Area Community College, Dwolla, FedEx, Grinnell College, Grinnell Mutual, GuideOne Insurance, ITA Group Inc., Lutheran Services in Iowa, Manpower, Mediacom, On With Life, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Primary Health Care, Inc., Principal Financial Group, State of Iowa, UnityPoint Health of Des Moines, Urban Dreams, Turner Construction Company, Veridian Credit Union, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Wells Fargo.

Hoffman-Zinnel said last year’s event only had 20 employers attend and he hopes to continue growing each consecutive event with more employers. From this event forward, Hoffman-Zinnel plans on making having a career fair bi-annually.