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A one-stop shop where Iowa employers can find answers, regardless of where they may be in the business cycle.
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We Help Employers Solve Their Workforce Needs
Contact IWD's Business Engagement team today for one-on-one support.
Email: iaworks@iwd.iowa.gov
Phone: 1-833-469-2967
Top Resources for Employers
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How IWD Helps Businesses
An overview of the individualized assistance Business Engagement provides to help employers meet their needs.
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Build Your Workforce
Learn how the Business Engagement team can help you post jobs, build your talent pipeline, and plan for the future.
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Help with Unemployment Insurance
IWD has a number of programs to help employers manage UI insurance, saving time and effort for their business.
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Worker Training and Tax Credits
Iowa provides a wide variety of incentives to help employers train their workers and equip their workforce for success.
Become a Veteran-Friendly Business
Connect with Home Base Iowa to Find Veteran Talent
Iowa employers can gain access to Veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses looking for new careers.
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.
Get Support & Train Quality Workers
Sponsor Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Employers can sponsor and develop a Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program to develop their future workforce.