Registered Apprenticeship programs have been a cornerstone of the state’s efforts to get Iowans the credentials they need to find long-lasting #careers. The new Iowa Office of Apprenticeship staff took to the Iowa State Fair to share more about what this change means and what apprenticeships can offer to help Iowans reach their career goals. #RegisteredApprenticeship #apprenticeship #IowaStateFair 🎬 https://lnkd.in/gTp4izTH
Iowa Workforce Development
Government Administration
Des Moines, Iowa 5,622 followers
Powering Iowa's possibilities by creating enabling and sustaining the most future ready workforce in the nation.
About us
Iowa Workforce Development contributes to the economic security of Iowa’s workers, businesses and communities through a comprehensive statewide system of employment services, education and regulation of health, safety and employment laws. IWD strives to improve the income, productivity and safety of all Iowans. In conjunction with state and local economic development efforts, IWD also assists businesses to fulfill their workforce needs.
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http://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov
External link for Iowa Workforce Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Workforce Center Services, Compliance Assistance and Enforcement, Unemployment Insurance, and Workforce Information and Analysis
Locations
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Primary
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50319, US
Employees at Iowa Workforce Development
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Jaimee Bullock
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Paige Davies
Sales | Service | B2B | SaaS | Marketing | Customer Success Manager | Training
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Steven Ray
36 years of extensive experience in public safety, government, and management. Former candidate for governor of Iowa 2017-2018.
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Niki Litzel
Business Engagement Consultant at IowaWORKS
Updates
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You're not hearing double! There are two Trevors on this episode of the Mission: Employable #podcast. Trevor Zielinski and Trevor Stevens from the Skilled Trades Academy at Central Campus in Des Moines, IA, pair up to tell us about how their #electrician Registered Apprenticeship program is sparking interest in #highschool #students. Find out how the pair formed a unique partnership that got the program off the ground. #RegisteredApprenticeship Des Moines Public Schools 🎬 https://lnkd.in/g767yqN2 🎧 https://lnkd.in/giuycXEM
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📊 New data is in for Iowa’s workforce: Iowa’s unemployment rate was 2.8% in July 2024! The trend continues to hold the same rate for the fourth straight month. Gains led job growth in two industries, those being #healthcare and leisure and hospitality. #Iowa #workforce #data #LaborMarketInformation #LMI Read more about the state of Iowa’s economy: https://lnkd.in/g9pW-Zvt
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Come work with us!! Explore #career options and the benefits of being a State of Iowa employee at the #IowaStateFair. Learn how to apply to job opportunities through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) job portal and see what's available from central #Iowa, #CouncilBluffs, and the #QuadCities area with a #workshop dedicated to applying to state jobs. Learn more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gDNSYpBU
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Experience brings wisdom, but #employer hiring systems don't always recognize it. IowaWORKS can help you bolster your resume and sell your valuable skillset. If you're 50+ and contemplating a new #career, visit the #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center at the Iowa State Fair to explore career options on this day dedicated to the baby boomer generation. #IowaStateFair Learn more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gDNSYpBU
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It’s the final weekend of the Iowa State Fair! Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has been there every day of the fair, meeting Iowans and talking about the many career opportunities across the state. Visit us in the Varied Industries Building or at our #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Unit (under the Sky Glider) for all things workforce. Learn more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gDNSYpBU
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Iowa has become a national leader in developing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. Why? Because it works. Come to the #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center at the Iowa State Fair and learn how an #apprenticeship program can help #employers build their #workforce pipelines. At the same time, workers earn and learn on the job while building toward a high-demand #career. Visit us in the Varied Industries Building or IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center (under the Sky Glider) to learn more about future themed days at the #IowaStateFair, or online at: https://lnkd.in/gDNSYpBU
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Iowa Workforce Development reposted this
Veterans are encouraged to apply! Iowa Workforce Development is seeking a candidate for an Operations Manager in #Marshalltown, IA. The position will work closely with the surrounding community and manage the local #IowaWORKS office location. This includes working with staff to engage employers/employees, provide resources to job seekers, and provide guidance to #Veterans and their spouses. Applications close on August 18, 2024. The salary range is $51,750.40 - $78,624.00 annually. Apply now by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gevPrYEt
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A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) could be your ticket to the open road! Explore jobs in the high-demand field and the opportunities in Iowa at the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center (under the Sky Glider) at the Iowa State Fair! Not only can you learn how to operate these types of vehicles, but one of these programs could help jumpstart your truck driving #career! #IowaStateFair #CDL Get more info about Iowa Workforce Development at the Iowa State Fair here: https://lnkd.in/gDNSYpBU
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The #healthcare industry is ever-expanding and in high demand across #Iowa and the nation. Come and explore #careers in the field, including how Registered Apprenticeships in health care can open opportunities to earn while you learn and how you could land your dream job in the industry. #RegisteredApprenticeship #IowaStateFair Visit us and learn more about future themed days at the Iowa State Fair by visiting https://lnkd.in/gDNSYpBU