Iowa Workforce Wire

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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

Cutting hair and building a sense of community: Mason City man opens barber shop through IVRS self-employment program

Making a positive impact one haircut at a time is what motivates Cassii Calaway, owner of Kutz by KZ, a barber shop in Mason City.

From batter to bliss: Isaac’s path to becoming a baker

Baking treats for people is what Isaac Rouw enjoys most about his job at Cup of Joe in Cedar Falls.

From job candidate to vocational counselor, meet Doug

At IVRS, we are pleased to share a variety of stories and the journey of our job candidates in finding meaningful employment.

Making a new career dream a reality

Maurice Nurse is the founder and owner of Creative Printing Plus (CPP), a printing business in Iowa City.

The road to new adventures: Fort Dodge man achieves driving dream with IVRS

Getting the keys to his first car was a milestone for Jay Black, a longtime Fort Dodge resident, who had been waiting nearly 25 years for this moment.

In Megan's words- from job candidate to TAP coordinator

I received assistance with career assessment, college/career planning, job shadows, informational interviews, and Dyslexia Training.

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.

Brian Dennis Named Interim Head of IVRS

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

Local artist reflects on self-employment journey

Kevin, known as “Kujo” in the Des Moines art community, has built up their graphic design business since working with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ s