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IWD Awards Training Grant to Iowa Restaurant Association

Iowa Workforce Development has awarded $100,000 to the Iowa Restaurant Association to help train 200 Spanish hospitality professionals.

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September 25, 2024
Apprenticeship
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New Partnership with Merit Announced to Help Increase and Support High School Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA) Programs

Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) is announcing a new partnership with Merit, focused on better serving high school Quality Pre-Apprenticeships (QPA).

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September 20, 2024
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New Work-Based Learning Website Announced to Help Expand New Programs

Work-based learning (WBL) programs are growing & Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is showcasing the many ways that they can help build the workforce pipeline.

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September 16, 2024
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Celebrating Workforce Development Month Across Iowa!

Iowa Workforce Development and the local IowaWORKS offices are spending the month showcasing the many ways that businesses and job seekers can benefit.

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September 12, 2024
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September is Workforce Development Month
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Employers' Council of Iowa Webinar on Voluntary Shared Work Happening September 11

Learn about employers can utilize Voluntary Shared Work (VSW) program to help avoid layoffs during challenging situations.

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August 27, 2024
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Reminder: MBI-Works Funding Opportunity to Grow Construction Careers Accepting Proposals Through September 20

The 2024 Request for Proposal (RFP) from the MBI-WORKS Endowment Board is open to schools and non-profit programs across Iowa through Sept. 20, 2024.

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August 20, 2024
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IWD Details Remaining Staff Hours in Perry and Long-Term Support for Former Tyson Workers

IWD Details Remaining Staff Hours in Perry and Long-Term Support for Former Tyson Workers.

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August 13, 2024
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Updated: IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center Visiting Several Northwest Iowa Communities

The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center is scheduled to be deployed to several Northwest Iowa communities as part of the state’s disaster recovery efforts.

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July 25, 2024
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Summer Program Exposes Students with Disabilities to Career Pathways

Vocational Rehabilitation Services works with hundreds of students with disabilities every summer to help expose them to new and interesting career paths.

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July 8, 2024
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Iowans’ Unemployment Benefits To Increase Starting July 7

Iowa Workforce Development, as part of its required annual review, announced that the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed will increase starting July 7, 2024.

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July 5, 2024
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Applications Now Open for Central Iowa Job Training Program Grant in FY 2024-2025

Iowa Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the Central Iowa Job Training Program, which helps individuals in central Iowa develop new skills.

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July 1, 2024
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Young Adults Undergoing On-The-Job Training
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ID.me Verification To Become Available at Participating UPS Stores on July 1

Iowans filing for unemployment with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) will soon have expanded options for verifying their identities through ID.me.

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June 28, 2024
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Updated: IowaWORKS Spencer Office Has Reopened; Please Use Caution if Traveling In Person

The IowaWORKS Office in Spencer has reopened. Please use caution if traveling in person.

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June 26, 2024
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Currently Available for Iowans Impacted By Recent Severe Storms and Flooding

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to eligible Iowans as a result of recent Major Disaster Declarations signed by President Biden.

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June 25, 2024
Labor Market Information
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Work-Based Learning Survey Now Open for Iowa Employers

Calling all Iowa employers! Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is seeking the input of employers in a new survey about Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs.

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June 12, 2024
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Employer Work-Based Learning Survey

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