Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and the Iowa Department of Education (DOE) stand ready to support the continued development of work-based learning. Coordination between IWD and DOE will help create and expand WBL programs and participants across the state.

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Work-Based Learning Office Hours

IWD staff will be hosting regular office hours to help get your questions answered about developing and expanding successful WBL programs. This time will also provide an opportunity to spend additional time talking about information that was presented in recent WBL webinars. Interested employers and schools can register using the links below.

For any questions on office hours, contact Abby Tibbetts, Work Based Learning Program Designer (abigail.tibbetts@iwd.iowa.gov).

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Work-Based Learning Resources

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Employers and Work-Based Learning

Please contact our IWD Work-Based Learning Team to brainstorm ideas, facilitate meetings with potential partners, design work-based learning programs and learn about financial resources.

Contact Information: IWD WBL Team

IWD Resources

Work-Based Learning Flyer

View the latest flyer from Iowa Workforce Development with information on work-based learning in Iowa, various resources, and how to get started in developing a new program.

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Schools and Work-Based Learning

School districts can contact the Iowa Department of Education (DOE) for next steps regarding WBL participation with their students. 

Contact Information: DOE WBL Team

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