September 2026 Labor Force Data Now Available

Iowa’s unemployment rate again held at 3.2 percent in September. Meanwhile, employers added 1,800 new jobs and construction and healthcare employment reached all-time highs.

Read the September Report

New Grants Announced for Advanced Manufacturing

The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa Program announced its first workforce training grants, and applications are still being accepted as funds allow.

Read the Latest AMP'D Iowa Announcement

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IWD staff interacting with Iowans at the State Fair

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Octubre 15, 2026

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.2 Percent in September

Iowa Awards Initial Grants to Expand Workforce Training in Advanced Manufacturing

AMP’D Iowa continues to accept new applications for industry businesses looking to train new or current workers.

Octubre 13, 2026

New Webinar Posted: Career Training Physical Expansion Grant Program

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) recently hosted a webinar on the Career Training Physical Expansion Grant Program (CTPE) grant opportunity.

Octubre 2, 2026

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