Join Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education for a new webinar to discover how work-based learning (WBL) can make a real impact in the lives of both students and older Iowans. This January 27, 2026, webinar will showcase how to …
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – The new and improved location for workforce services in the Cedar Rapids area will soon host a formal grand opening that will welcome local officials, community and workforce partners, and area employers. Formed as a partnership …
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) came together with IowaWORKS, Kirkwood Community College, and city leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new IowaWORKS office that is improving workforce services in the Cedar Rapids area. Formed as a partnership …
Creston, Iowa – Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced that the last day for receiving services at the physical IowaWORKS office in Creston will now be Thursday, December 4th, due to low customer traffic and the transition of staff to other …
Iowa’s news release and the corresponding labor force and jobs data for the months of September and October have been postponed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Iowa’s statewide report relies on federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor …
November 16-22, 2025 is International Fraud Awareness Week. Be aware of fraud threats and take steps to protect your unemployment insurance (UI) account. For Individuals with UI Accounts If you are filing for unemployment and have a UI account, there are …
The Mission: Employable podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of all Iowans in the workforce. These stories often include sharing real world experiences of Iowans with disabilities as they overcome workforce barriers and find meaningful employment. …
Iowans who own their own businesses are vital to the workforce. But, for those interested in entrepreneurship, the path ahead might be overwhelming. For Iowans looking to own their own business, many wonder: where do you start? One place might be …
Molly Gil and Tracy May are both mom’s on a mission. The two are managers at John Deere Financial and know firsthand how challenging it can be for Iowans with disabilities to find rewarding employment. Both are mothers to children with disabilities, and …
Anthony Hartman spent almost three decades in the military with the latter half of his career as an Army recruiter. In this episode, Hartman shares recruiting tips that you can use to have more luck finding and hiring talent similar to what he used …
Four businesses in Iowa are being recognized for going above and beyond in their efforts to hire Iowans with disabilities. Tyler Hansen, Business Engagement Resource Manager for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) joins the show to not only …
Veterans Day (November 11) is just around the corner and communities across Iowa are getting ready to honor those who have served. Not only is this an opportunity to honor their military commitment, it's also a great time to share how the state is …
Every October, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to promote the many benefits that Iowa receives by supporting successful careers for individuals with disabilities. IWD’s Vocational …
There's a healthcare worker shortage in Iowa, but Iowa Workforce Development is helping bridge some of the gaps. Find out how Work-based Learning (WBL) can help employers and educators build new talent pipelines and help job seekers explore new career …
Work-based learning matters for the future of Iowa’s high school students, and Elisa Wagner’s story shows exactly why. Home-schooled during elementary, middle and high school, Elisa enrolled part-time at Des Moines’ Central Campus during her sophomore …
Iowa’s news release and its corresponding labor force data for the month of September, originally scheduled for release on Thursday, October 16, will be postponed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Iowa’s statewide report relies on federal …
Creston, Iowa – Iowa Workforce Development announced today that the physical IowaWORKS location in Creston will close at the end of the year due to sustained low customer traffic. Despite the closure, Creston-area job seekers will continue to have multiple …
DES MOINES, IOWA – IowaWORKS today announced the return and expansion of the Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs, a regional series of career-related events designed to connect job seekers, employers, and workforce resources together across central Iowa. …
A newly identified scheme is targeting unemployment benefits claimants with fake letters that attempt to lure them into providing banking information to fraudulent actors. The scheme’s letter attempts to appear as an official notice from the state that is …
The Work-Based Learning (WBL) webinar series continues next week to showcase and share information about successful high school internship programs! Join Iowa Workforce Development’s state partners, employers, and educators on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, …
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