Whether you're developing, expanding or consolidating your business, Iowa Workforce Development has the tools employers need throughout the business cycle.
Our experts provide one-on-one assistance with a variety of questions, including recruitment assistance, tax credits for hiring new employees, customized training opportunities, and detailed information about the labor market.
IWD is a one-stop resource for employers. Read below to see a complete list of ways we can support you and contact us via: Contact information below Learn more about how we can help build Iowa's workforce.
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The Iowa Industrial New Hire Training Program (260E) helps businesses create new positions with new employee training. The Iowa Job Training Program (260F) provides job training services to current employees of eligible businesses. The Accelerated Career Education program (260G) helps Iowa's community colleges establish or expand programs that train individuals for the jobs most needed by Iowa businesses.
The Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (15B/15C) is available to increase the number of registered apprentices in Iowa by providing training grants to small to medium-sized registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations.
Future Ready Iowa provides Last Dollar Scholarships, which provide funding to bridge the gap between available financial aid and the cost of education and training for high-demand jobs, and grants to support the development of internships. We manage the summer youth internship program we offer. Programs for at-risk youth.
The Iowa Student Internship Program provides grants to small businesses in targeted industries to support internship programs designed to transition interns to full-time employment in Iowa after graduation. The STEM Internship Program provides grants to employers in Iowa for her internship programs in STEM, with a similar goal of transitioning interns to full-time employment in the state.
The Employer Council of Iowa (ECI) exists to guide and promote business focus, address concerns, and sponsor training initiatives.
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MyIowaUI is a great online tool that businesses can use to manage their unemployment tax accounts and get questions answered by unemployment experts.
State Information Data Exchange (SIDES) is a secure and timely way for employers and third-party administrators to electronically receive and respond to claim notifications.
Rapid response teams provide early intervention to avoid potential layoffs and provide immediate on-site services to assist workers facing unemployment.
Short-term compensation programs (formerly known as voluntary shared work) allow employees to reduce their work hours, share the reduction in work, and compensate for a portion of lost earnings with unemployment insurance (UI). By avoiding layoffs, employees stay connected to their jobs and employers maintain a skilled workforce in case business performance improves.
In-service worker training helps maintain a skilled workforce or avoid the need for employee layoffs by helping workers acquire the skills they need to remain employed. It is designed to meet the specific requirements of employers.
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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services assists employees or potential employees with disabilities and creates a workplace culture that emphasizes employee value and promotes inclusivity, while saving companies recruitment and training costs. can do.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire eligible individuals from targeted groups with significant barriers to employment.
The federal bond program provides bonds to “at-risk” job seekers. Employers can use this program to provide peace of mind by connecting job applicants who are considered high-risk.
Adult/Leaveer programs offer a variety of training options for workers to improve marketable skills. This also includes work-based learning options such as work experience and on-the-job training.
The Iowa STEM Externship provides educators with the opportunity to answer questions with real-world applications and prepare students for potential future careers.
The Business Sector Partnership is a regional group dedicated to bringing together community and business leaders to identify needs and opportunities available to advance Iowa's workforce. Iowa Workforce Development recently took over management of the partnership and looks forward to working with business and community leaders to help advance Iowa's workforce.
IWD's Labor Market Information Division collects, analyzes and produces a wide range of economic statistics and information that describes geography in terms of industry-related and occupation-related data.
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