IOA Events and Resources

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The Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) is committed to supporting the success of all Registered Apprenticeship (RA) sponsors, which in turn, helps Iowa fulfill its workforce pipeline! 

This page serves as a hub for the latest resources from the IOA, which include:

  • Calendar of upcoming events
  • Information on policies and procedures
  • Recent articles, releases, and successes
  • Opportunities to get involved with highlighting your program

With the growth and expansion of our statewide team, we hope to offer even more opportunities to serve our sponsors in 2025. Stay tuned to this page for further updates.

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News and Communications

Coming Soon: National Apprenticeship Week

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Registered Apprenticeship (RA) continues to be leading model for building careers across Iowa's workforce, and it's time to celebrate! The Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) invites all RA program sponsors to join us in recognizing National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), April 26–May 2, 2026.

National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration bringing together employers, industry leaders, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educators, and government agencies. Together, we recognize the critical role Registered Apprenticeship programs play in meeting industry workforce needs and supporting the development of a highly skilled American workforce.

Learn more about NAW and how to participate.

Virtual Panel with the Iowa Apprenticeship Council

Join the Iowa Apprenticeship Council in a virtual panel discussion about Registered Apprenticeships in Iowa.

  • This virtual Zoom webinar, taking place on Tuesday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m., will feature Iowa Apprenticeship Council members sharing their industry insights and RA expertise. The conversation will explore the current state of RA in Iowa and will be moderated by State Apprenticeship Director Dane Sulentic.

IOA Insights - Office Newsletter

The IOA's newsletter supports the work of sponsors and provides updates to help grow programs.

IOA News

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Important IOA Dates

Select the links below to register for each session or office hours.

New Sponsor Orientation

Monthly Office Hours

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Updated Ratio Policy for Program Sponsors

The IOA has revised the current ratio policy to give sponsors more flexibility and the opportunity to train more apprentices.

The new policy, which goes into effect immediately, allows sponsors to expand their apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios to a maximum of three apprentices to one journeyworker.

  • For high-risk occupations, the maximum ratio may not exceed three apprentices to one journeyworker.
  • The same ratio flexibility applies to low-risk occupations. These programs can also request consideration of a ratio beyond three apprentices to one journeyworker, provided they can demonstrate the same safety and training standards required for all programs.

Ratio Policy Resources

While not required, any sponsor who is interested in adjusting their ratio should reach out to their assigned Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (APC) for support in making this revision and for any questions you may have regarding the new policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Visit the IOA's FAQ page to view the most common questions and answers for students, employers, and high schools on RA programs.

Connect with IOA Staff

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