Iowa Workforce Needs Assessment

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Labor Market Information
Research

Workforce Needs Assessment: At a Glance

54.6%

Percentage of surveyed employers who reported current job vacancies

62.4%

Percentage of employers who reported finding qualified candidates as a key difficulty to filling positions

41.8%

Percentage of employers who agree that applicants generally fulfill the necessary skill requirements

WORKFORCE NEEDS SURVEY

The Workforce Needs Assessment Survey is an annual employer survey conducted by Iowa Workforce Development. Employers are asked to provide information regarding both their current level of employment and their current and expected job vacancies.

The goal of the survey is to collect data regarding the demand for workers and the skills required of workers, both statewide and regionally. This information can be used by economic developers, government officials, employers and educational administrators to guide their decisions on issues related to workforce development, training and employee recruitment programs.

Current data can be viewed and explored in the Tableau visualization above. If you have questions on the data above, visit the frequently asked questions or contact LMI using the information at the bottom of this page. 

Note: 

  • For assistance in navigating the Tableau visualization (linked above) visit the Tableau Guide.
  • Due to data suppression and confidentiality issues information may not be available for every industry within each region. 


RELATED WORKFORCE NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS

REPORTS BY REGION

Below are links to the most recent regional Workforce Needs Assessment reports. If you need help determining which regional report you want to view, click here for area definitions.

Local Reports (Workforce Needs Assessment)