Finding a Job
Iowa Workforce Development offers a variety of ways for Iowans to locate, develop, and obtain a new career.
Find a New Career with IowaWORKS
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IowaWORKS.gov
Explore Iowa’s largest database of open jobs, IowaWORKS.gov.
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Find Your Nearest IowaWORKS Office
IowaWORKS centers across the state offer meaningful career services, including one-on-one support.
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IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center
A 32-foot long American Job Center on wheels that delivers workforce services to the Iowans who need them most.
Connect to Programs That Create New Pathways
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Worker Assistance Programs
Shortcuts to programs that help Iowans find support during layoffs, overcome barriers, and/or learn new career skills.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps Iowans with disabilities prepare for and advance in their employment.
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Employment for Veterans and Families
Tools such as a customized jobs portal & one-on-one career planners can help Veterans find a new career in Iowa.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Whether they're an adult or still in high school, Iowans can start earning while they learn a successful career path.
Get Help to Improve Your Skills
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Last-Dollar Scholarship Program
Unique state program that helps Iowans achieve their education and training goals by helping cover gaps in tuition.
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Workshops that Prepare You for A Career
Workshops (online or in-person) that can help with resumes, job interviews, & other topics that impact your job search.
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Adult Education and Literacy Programs
Programs that help adults build the skills they need to prepare for success in today's workforce.
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Work-Based Learning
Opportunities and programs that introduce Iowans to the possibilities that await them in today's workforce.
Meeting Iowans Where They Are
Now Ready for Deployment: IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center
The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center is now here! Whether it's a job fair or responding to a mass-layoff situation, we're ready to help Iowans on the path to reemployment.
State of Iowa's Labor Market
3.5%
Unemployment Rate (April 2025)
-3,100
Job Growth Over the Past Year
50,843
Current Job Openings in Iowa
Get Started in Your Job Search
Not sure where to begin? Check out the various links below, or start with our comprehensive guide to finding a job in Iowa.
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Top Job Postings on IowaWORKS.gov
Top 25 Job Postings on Iowa's Largest Jobs Bank
View the top job postings on IowaWORKS.gov:
1. Registered Nurses
2. Retail Salespersons
3. Nursing Assistants