It’s “YURtern” to take the next step towards your future success. They say it’s about who you know, not what you know—right? Pro tip: it’s both. The more you know, both people and insights, the better.
Want insider advice directly from hiring professionals on interview and negotiation tips—ones you can’t just get from a Google search? Want to make connections with like-minded young professionals?
We would say “the best part is…” but there are so many “best parts!”
Your current and future bosses WANT you to participate! It shows you have initiative and want to set yourself up for success. Don’t pass up this opportunity. You never know when you’ll meet someone or learn something that can help you land that next internship or job.
The Summer 2025 YURtern program brought in 400+ interns from 80+ companies, 28 areas of study, and 18 different schools. Each year the program continues to grow – so you can look forward to an even bigger cohort to network with in 2026.
Thank you to our fantastic supporting sponsor, Palmer Group, for their continued support since YURtern’s inception in 2017. Check out their website to learn more about the services they offer and how they can support you on your job finding journey.
Thank you to our host and supporting sponsors for making YURtern summer 2026 possible:
June 10th from 2 pm-5 pm | Orientation/Session 1
June 24th from 3 pm-5 pm | Session 2
July 8th from 3 pm-5 pm | Session 3
July 22nd from 3 pm-5 pm | Session 4
July 29th | Certificate Celebration – Invite Only (For attending 3+ events)
Join us this summer for a brand new adventure with our Spare Time Exploration Map presented by Spare Time Entertainment! Submit photos exploring these sites through the YURtern guide on the West Des Moines Chamber App for a chance to win gift cards and prizes from any of the merchants on our map. Where will you explore in your Spare Time?
