Iowa Workforce Wire

IWD Reorganizes to Emphasize New Office of Veterans Workforce Services

Iowa Workforce Development expects to streamline and improve coordination of job services for veterans after the creation of a new Office of Veteran Services.

Individual Placement and Support Lead to Employment

Matthew was connected with a mental health agency who was hiring for a peer support specialist. He went in for an interview and was hired for the job.

Knife-Making Sparks Career in Welding

Tevin indicated that high school had not been a good experience for him but learning knife-making sparked an interest in welding.

Artist Begins a New Chapter and a New Business

David had been drawing all of his life and had received encouragement from his mother and teachers when he was in school.

Financial Literacy Seminars - A New Tool for IowaWORKS Customers

IWD recently launched a series of online financial literacy workshops. Topics include responsible credit usage, banking basics, insurance, investing, etc.

When the Weather Outside is Frightful...Find an Online Appointment with IowaWORKS

Iowans need not be on-site at an IowaWORKS job center to take full advantage of all the services. Many can be accessed virtually through IowaWORKS.gov.

Bumgarner Receives Personal Achievement Award

JD Bumgarner, an artist who uses welding and metal to create his pieces, received a Personal Achievement Award at the 2022 APSE Conference.

Registered Apprenticeships Continue to Show Their Worth

Apprenticeships may not be the best choice for every occupation, but they’re excellent in a great many. We’re finding more applications every day.

Iowa Opening the Door to New Future for Apprentice Teachers

Storm Lake is one of 134 districts splitting $45.6 million for educational costs and part of the salaries for new Teacher/Paradeducator Registered Apprentices.

New Business Starts with Iowa Self-Employment Program

A new small engine repair shop has opened up in Iowa.