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Training Programs and Tax Credits

Iowa provides a wide variety of incentives to help employers train and equip new workers, including those that directly support wages and work-based learning.

Key Programs

  • Accelerated Career Education Program (260G)
  • Industrial New Jobs Training Program (260E)
  • Jobs Training Program (260F)
  • New Jobs Tax Credit
  • STEM Internship Program
  • Student Internship Program

Training Programs and Tax Credits

Check out the following programs available to employers today that support workforce development and expansion.

  • Accelerated Career Education Program (260G)

    Provides employers with an enhanced, skilled workforce by establishing or expanding programs needed most by the business

  • Federal Bonding Program

    Assists employers in recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce, including individuals with barriers to employment.

  • Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program (260E)

    Assists businesses that are creating new positions with new employee training.

  • Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F)

    Works through community colleges to provide valuable job training services to current employees of eligible businesses.

  • Iowa Student Internship Program

    Helps retain educated workers in Iowa by supporting programs that transition internships into full-time employment.

  • New Jobs Tax Credit

    One-time corporate income tax credit that incentivizes employers to provide training that enhances their workforce.

  • STEM Internship Programs

    Provides grants to employers for STEM internship programs that transition students from interns to full-time employees.

  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

    A federal tax credit available to employers who hire and retain individuals from targeted groups facing barriers.

  • Workforce Training Program Contact Form

    Use this form for assistance on the 260 Training programs and New Jobs Tax Credit program.

Workforce Training Contacts (Community Colleges)

Connect with the contact at your local community college to get started on training programs.

  • Des Moines Area Community College

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  • Northwest Iowa Community College

  • Southeastern Community College

  • Southwestern Community College

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College

Connecting with Business Engagement

Employers can get direct, one-on-one support from Business Engagement.

Email: iaworks@iwdiowa.gov
Phone: 1-833-469-2967

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    Connect with the Division to discuss your workforce needs and find solutions.

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    Share details with the division, and our staff will post your job opening on IowaWORKS.gov within 24 hours.

  • Connect with an IowaWORKS Center

    Each IowaWORKS center includes a Business Engagement Consultant who works directly with employers to support their needs

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