Iowa Workforce Wire

Fort Dodge man lands new job with the help of IVRS and IWD

With patience and determination, Jeremie Torres found a job that is the right fit for him.

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.

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.

Dubuque Student Carves a Pathway into Carpentry

Sometimes all a person needs is one little push.

Work Experience Program Helps Employers Hire Iowans with Disabilities

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

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.

IowaWORKS Adding 'Gig' Jobs in June

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

IVRS Helps Mingo Man Find Independence in Work

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

Training the Next Generation of EMTs in Iowa

Students from Boone High School stepped out of the classroom and into the fire station to learn about first responder careers in Boone, Iowa.

Two New Faces Find a Home Behind IWD Podcast Microphones

Kathy Leggett joined Ben Oldach as co-host of IWD's Mission: Employable podcast in January. Their goal is to educate Iowans about workforce resources and ideas.