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Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebrates Iowans at Work

Hy-Vee has found value in hiring Iowans with disabilities. The grocery chain led all other companies in hiring Vocational Rehabilitation job candidates in 2023.

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October 26, 2023
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Conner Gjerde

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Governor Reynolds recently signed a proclamation designating October in Iowa as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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October 13, 2023
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Proclamation Signing for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Brian Dennis Named Interim Head of IVRS

Brian Dennis is the new interim administrator at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

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July 3, 2023
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Brian Dennis is new interim administrator at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Realignment Unites Workforce Agencies at IWD

Iowa Workforce Development entered a new era in July, with three new programs joining the agency as part of a broad state government realignment plan.

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July 3, 2023
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Image of the Iowa State Capitol dome
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Ottumwa Man Gets Business Off Ground With Help from IVRS

Anthony Reyman is growing his business with help from and IVRS grant designed to assist Iowans with a disability. Grant money will by drones and a computer.

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June 23, 2023
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Anthony Reyman leaning on an airplane.

Iowa Education Jobs Now Must Be Posted On IowaWORKS

New legislation will lead to end of Teach Iowa job posting site. Instead, all education jobs now must be posted on IowaWORKS. IWD assisting the transition.

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June 23, 2023
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Work Experience Program Helps Employers Hire Iowans with Disabilities

The Work Experience Program helps employers try working with disabled employees before arranging permanent jobs.

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May 23, 2023
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CJ Calhoun packaging factory parts

Governor Signs Bill to Create Apprenticeship Office

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill creating the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship and making it easier for Iowa to promote innovation in apprenticeship programs.

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May 16, 2023
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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the SAA bill at John Deere event.

IowaWORKS Adding 'Gig' Jobs in June

IowaWORKS is adding freelance or "gig" jobs to its job listings beginning in June 2023.

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May 16, 2023
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IVRS Helps Mingo Man Find Independence in Work

IVRS helped Mark Baldwin adapt to autism and land work at a plastic injection molder.

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April 18, 2023
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Mark Baldwin testing parts in a clean lab.

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