Rapid Response Services
IWD's Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response team provide a variety of services for impacted employees and businesses.
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Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN) provides information on recent plant closings & mass layoffs.
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IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center
The Mobile Workforce Center is able to be quickly deployed to provide critical services to workers in an impacted area.
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Short-Time Compensation Program
The Short-Time Compensation Program acts as an alternative to layoffs & has been an effective tool for Iowa businesses.
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Trade Act Assistance (TAA)
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provides reemployment assistance to workers affected by foreign trade.
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Adult and Dislocated Workers Program
The adult & dislocated worker programs are designed to assist unemployed & underemployed Iowans to improve their skills.