Helping #Iowa businesses is not just about supporting their growth, it’s also about helping them navigate difficult situations. Iowa Workforce Development was featured in a KCRG-TV9 segment talking about the Voluntary Shared Work (VSW) Program, a key tool that helps #employers avoid layoffs with alternative options. 📰 https://lnkd.in/e5zKMAuJ
Iowa Workforce Development
Government Administration
Des Moines, Iowa 5,748 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.
- Website
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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
Relationship Building | Sales & Service | B2B | SaaS | Marketing | Customer Success | 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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It’s been a year since Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services joined Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). Since then, waitlists for services have been eliminated. As we start the month of #October and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Iowa’s Vocational Rehabilitation director, Dr. James Williams, stops by the Mission: Employable #podcast to share more about Vocational Rehabilitation in Iowa, its resources, and the services they provide to Iowans. #NDEAM #NDEAM24 🎬 https://lnkd.in/gk5Zxp-q 🎧 https://lnkd.in/giuycXEM
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Reminder: Our new #webinar series on work-based learning (WBL) kicks off tomorrow! Join us to learn about the many ways that WBL programs are building the #workforce pipeline in Iowa. Register for tomorrow’s first webinar, which will highlight opportunities for high school students: https://lnkd.in/dcp4zYdx
Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities are growing across Iowa—let’s talk about it! Starting October 1, 2024, Iowa Workforce Development will be hosting a new #webinar series to highlight many ways that WBL programs are building the #workforce pipeline. Each webinar in the series will focus on a specific branch of WBL and insights from partners, employers, and more. Learn more or register for the October 1, 2024, kickoff webinar focusing on opportunities for high schoolers by visiting: https://lnkd.in/ggGp2PKj
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Congratulations to the Iowa Restaurant Association (in partnership with the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council)! The organization was recently awarded a $100,000 #grant for its Central Iowa Jobs Training Program. The grant will provide an opportunity to help those unemployed or underemployed develop crucial #jobskills to attain higher-paying jobs. Learn more about the awardee and the program by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gCHZ557A
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Skilling up Iowans can help communities stay connected and provide crucial workforce exposure for aging populations. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCEP) provides opportunities for those 55 or older to gain workforce skills and training. #workforce #NEOWW #SCEP Learn more about this unique program by visiting: https://lnkd.in/etgymvKU
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Today's #workforce is sometimes a swift-moving landscape where changes can happen seemingly overnight. For seasoned workers, this might also mean keeping #skills up to date. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides on-the-job skills training for individuals 55 or older with limited financial resources. #NationalEmployOlderWorkersWeek Learn more about this unique program and where #Iowans can find #resources by visiting: https://lnkd.in/etgymvKU
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Next month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an important time to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities and the programs that help make their successful #employment possible. Iowa Workforce Development and its Vocational Rehabilitation division will kick off the month with an in-person event in Cedar Rapids, IA, on October 2, 2024, that will showcase the ways that #employers can successfully hire individuals with disabilities. #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth Can’t make the local event? 💻 Join the virtual option here: https://lnkd.in/gvdjJDUF
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Work-based learning (WBL) programs are growing and Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is showcasing how these programs can build #workforce pipelines throughout the state! #IWD is launching a new website that includes all agency-related resources related to WBL. The website is a critical entry point for adults, #employers, #schools, and #students seeking WBL information. #WorkBasedLearning #workforce Get started today by visiting https://lnkd.in/gDBKee7f
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🍂 September is Workforce Development Month! To celebrate and recognize the work our local IowaWORKS American Job Centers do within their communities, we would like to highlight upcoming events surrounding #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth! Visit one of our #openhouse events or drop in to say 👋 and see how they can assist you wherever you are in your job journey. #IowaWorkforceDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #September Learn more about Workforce Development Month or locate an event near you by visiting: https://lnkd.in/g3JVrfuk
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#Apprentices in Des Moines, IA, are helping build up their city as part of a #workbased learning experience created by the Ironworkers Local 67 union in collaboration with Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship. With classes on the weekend, apprentices fill the rest of their time on a job site while learning from mentors and co-workers with decades of experience. Find out how the program works, and why it’s an attractive alternative to traditional higher #education. #ironworker #skilledtrades #apprenticeship #registeredapprenticeship 🎬 https://lnkd.in/gpn_3DFz