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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.2 Percent in October

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2 percent in October, up from 3.1 percent a year ago.

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November 16, 2023
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IWD Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week and New Innovation in Iowa Programs

Iowa Workforce Development is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, with a focus this year on the innovation driving new program growth.

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November 15, 2023
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IWD Announces New Partnership to Help Iowa Employers Hire Transitioning Military Members

IWD is now a third-party administrator for the U.S. Defense Department’s SkillBridge program, which helps transitioning service members find new careers.

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November 9, 2023
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Moving to IowaWORKS Office in Des Moines

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Moving to the IowaWORKS Office in Des Moines.

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October 20, 2023
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Gov. Reynolds Awards Community Colleges New Grants to Modernize, Expand CDL Training

Governor Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards for Iowa’s community colleges that will help support CDL-related programs across Iowa.

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October 19, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.0 Percent in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked up to 3.0 percent in September, up from 2.9 percent last month but down from 3.1 percent a year ago.

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October 19, 2023
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Iowa Workforce Development Unveils New Website

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) today unveiled its new website, which is intended to make it easier for Iowans the find the workforce solutions they need.

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October 4, 2023
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IWD Welcomes James Williams as New Administrator of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Williams will oversee the state’s vocational rehabilitation program, which moved to IWD as part of the state’s alignment effort.

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October 2, 2023

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