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IWD Celebrates 200th Episode of Successful Workforce Podcast with New Deputy Director

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) recently celebrated the 200th episode of its successful workforce podcast, Mission: Employable.

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February 7, 2025
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IWD Statement in Response to the Iowa State Auditor

IWD remains committed to continuing its concerted efforts to identify and prevent fraud as part of its mission to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.

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January 30, 2025
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.4 Percent in December

Iowa’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.4 percent in December 2024 amid an influx of recent graduates entering the workforce.

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January 24, 2025
Grants and Scholarships
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Gov. Reynolds Announces New Grant to Advance Healthcare Careers in Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new grant opportunity that addresses Iowa’s need to grow its healthcare workforce in communities across the state.

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January 15, 2025
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Gov. Reynolds Announces $3.4 Million in New Registered Apprenticeship Grants to Drive Careers in Education

Governor Kim Reynolds today announced $3.4 million in new Registered Apprenticeship grants to help Iowa school districts create new education careers.

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January 7, 2025
Grants and Scholarships
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Gov. Reynolds Awards Iowa Businesses $14 Million in Grants to Create & Expand Child Care Options

Governor Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards for businesses across Iowa who are committed to expanding child care projects for their employees.

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January 6, 2025
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.3 Percent in November

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November 2024, and the state’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.3 percent.

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December 19, 2024
Grants and Scholarships
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Gov. Reynolds Re-Opens Grant to Help Businesses Expand Child Care Offerings

Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a re-opening of the state’s Child Care Business Incentive Grant (CCBI) to expand child care options with businesses.

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November 20, 2024
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Iowa Recognizes New Milestones During National Apprenticeship Week

Iowa is marking National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) as a time to recognize the state’s progress in establishing new resources, grants, & the new office.

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November 18, 2024
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.0 Percent in October

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.0 percent in October amid job cuts in manufacturing and construction.

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November 15, 2024
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Jackson County Designated as a Home Base Iowa Community

Jackson County to Offer New Incentives for Veterans Under New Home Base Iowa Community Designation.

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November 6, 2024
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Gov. Reynolds Opens Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program to Spur New Education Careers

Gov. Reynolds Opens Teacher/Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program to Spur New Education Careers.

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November 1, 2024
Labor Market Information
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in September amid a labor force that remained largely static despite job reductions.

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October 18, 2024
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly to 2.9 Percent In August

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August 2024.

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September 19, 2024
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Application Period Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Scott County

The deadline for impacted Iowans in Scott County to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to October 28, IWD has announced.

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September 10, 2024

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