Your Employment Journey Begins Here.
Welcome to Iowa Workforce Development. We're here to serve all Iowans and build a better workforce for the future.
State of Iowa's Labor Market
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
3,100
Jobs added in Iowa over the past year
64,021
Current Job Openings in Iowa
Getting Started: How IWD Supports the Workforce
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Job Seekers
IWD has the resources to help all Iowans - including those unemployed and employed - find their next career path.
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Unemployment Insurance
Unemployed Iowans can file for benefits and receive one-on-one assistance to begin their path to reemployment.
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Employers
Iowa employers can receive dedicated support to help solve their workforce needs, regardless of the business cycle.
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Iowans with Disabilities
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) assists Iowans to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.
Get One-On-One Support To Deal With Any Workforce Challenge
Whether you're an individual or business, IWD is here to provide the help you need.
Services for Non-English Speakers
IWD provides translation services for customers. Call 1-866-239-0843, visit an IowaWORKS Center, or use the links here.
Find Your Next Career
Explore Job Openings in Iowa
Iowa has over 60,000 job openings all across the state. There's never been a better time to enter the workforce.
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The Latest News
Episode 175 - Surveying the Field
Iowa Workforce Development's Labor Market Information Division is hard at work crunching Iowa's workforce numbers.
Important Links and Resources
Key IWD programs, services, and opportunities that support Iowa's workforce.
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Adult Education and Literacy Programs
Iowa’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program helps adults build the skills needed for life and future careers.
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Business Engagement Division
IWD's new division that serves as a one-stop shop for the needs of Iowa employers.
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Future Ready Iowa
Iowa's leading initiative to provide education and training opportunities, and grants to help solve workforce barriers
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Home Base Iowa
The state's premier program serving Veterans and their families with career resources and incentives to make Iowa home.
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Iowa Intermediary Network
Network now under IWD that connects businesses and schools to career exploration and workforce readiness opportunities.
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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is the state's vocational rehabilitation program & a division under IWD.
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IowaWORKS.gov
Iowa's largest jobs bank, plus access to workshops, career resources, and a statewide network of job centers.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Iowa's leading Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs are available in almost any occupation in the workforce.
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Workforce Development Boards
Information on the state and local workforce development boards charged with addressing Iowa's workforce needs.
Featured Workforce Program
Iowa's Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Adults and high school students can benefit from new apprenticeship programs in almost any occupation you can imagine.
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Explore Data on Iowa’s Economy and Labor Market
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Labor Market Indicators
Programs that measure Iowa's labor force, unemployment rate, and use of unemployment insurance.
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Occupation: Employment and Wages
Data on wages, occupations, and projections to help guide knowledge of careers across the Iowa economy.
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Labor Supply & Availability
Key studies on a number of labor market topics, leading with Laborshed studies (where Iowans work) and related research.
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Industry & Employers
Studies on the trends among industries and employers to help support the current and future needs of Iowa’s workforce.
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Homepage: Labor Market Information Division
Homepage for the state's premier resource on Iowa's labor force, including key statistics, data, and new research.