Iowa Workforce Wire

Externship Helps Waterloo Man Work Around Job Interviews

Vocational Rehabilitation Services helped a Waterloo man overcome disability-related challenges with job interviews.

How work-based learning made a difference for Jack Lindaman

For Janesville resident Jack Lindaman, an internship his senior year of high school with RSPN, an IT services provider, was eye-opening.

A regional vision for work-based learning

Work-based learning (WBL) can transform the future for students, and Waterloo Schools stands out for offering high-quality, in-depth WBL to its own students.

Local “Shark Tank” Workshop Brings Big Ideas from Iowa Self-Employment Program

The local Des Moines Area Office for Vocational Rehabilitation recently held a workshop for students in Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).

Voc Rehab Helped Bret Work His Way Back after Disabling Illness

Vocational Rehabilitation Services helped a Fort Dodge man ease back into work after a severe health condition upended his life.

Virtual Workshops: How Thousands Each Month Learn about Job Search

IowaWORKS virtual workshops are attended by more than 6,000 job seekers each month to learn tips for finding that next great career.

New Disability Engagement Bureau Will Help Employers Hire Differently

IWD's Disability Engagement Division will be focused on helping employers understand the capabilities of Iowans with disabilities.

Introducing the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center

The new IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center is a mobile office to take career planning assistance to anyone who can't come to a brick-and-mortar IowaWORKS office.

IowaWORKS Help Veteran Explain, Overcome a Difficult Work History

IowaWORKS career planners helped a Veteran explain his previous legal problems, get job interviews, and launch a new career.

ADA Coordinators Help Businesses Solve Accessibility Issues

Vocational Rehabilitation staff recently completed specialized training and testing to become Certified ADA Coordinators – experts who can help businesses.