Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development Look to Iowa Workforce Development for all of your workforce and workplace needs.

IWD is committed to helping you achieve success as a vibrant member of the Iowa economy. To that end, we offer a number of support services available for both businesses and job seekers. Our efforts include helping businesses fulfill their workforce needs; promoting safe workplaces; and facilitating a productive and economically secure workforce throughout Iowa. This is achieved through the operat

ion of dozens of Workforce Centers around the state, Labor Market Information (LMI), Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation and Labor Services. Please review the State of Iowa Social Media Policy (https://www.iowa.gov/policies ).

Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in February 2025. During this time, several industries added new jobs, incl...
04/02/2025

Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in February 2025. During this time, several industries added new jobs, including and . Get the latest in labor force numbers in by visiting: http://workforce.iowa.gov/february-labor-force

The following was held on March 18, 2025, to highlight the competitive opportunity announced by Iowa Workforce Devel...
03/31/2025

The following was held on March 18, 2025, to highlight the competitive opportunity announced by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) for a service provider in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). IWD is seeking applications for a sub-grantee to provide SCSEP services to Iowans for a period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

💻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D99hO1ULZw

Work-based Learning (WBL) continues to provide opportunities for Iowans! Join the upcoming to learn more about the pro...
03/25/2025

Work-based Learning (WBL) continues to provide opportunities for Iowans! Join the upcoming to learn more about the programs across the state, including the partnership between the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship and the Iowa Department of Education. The virtual event takes place on April 8, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

📌 Register now here: https://iowaworks.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uo2WFsH-TzCybl_zfuhZow

Catch our featured stories from fellow Iowans on our and pages! Get updates, video stories, and episodes from our ...
03/24/2025

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03/20/2025
A new competitive is now available. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps Iowans aged 55 years...
03/20/2025

A new competitive is now available. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps Iowans aged 55 years+ who face financial or skill barriers and assists them in finding employment. Iowa Workforce Development is now accepting applications from eligible organizations to provide SCSEP services from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Applications are due by April 11, 2025: http://workforce.iowa.gov/scsep-grant

Iowa’s labor force participation rose to 67% in January 2025 as the state experienced a notable increase in the . The s...
03/18/2025

Iowa’s labor force participation rose to 67% in January 2025 as the state experienced a notable increase in the . The state’s rate held at 3.3%. Check out the latest data on Iowa’s labor force by visiting http://workforce.iowa.gov//january-2025-labor-report

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is helping Iowans get back to work faster. IWD was recently recognized nationally for i...
03/14/2025

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is helping Iowans get back to work faster. IWD was recently recognized nationally for its efforts to reduce Iowans' average time on unemployment by four weeks:

Iowa Workforce Development has been recognized with the 2024 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment, marking the second

03/13/2025

Work-based Learning (WBL) provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience while you earn a wage. A webinar series has been showcasing how much opportunity there is in WBL programs across Iowa! Visit our WBL info center and learn more about what could be your future .

💻 https://workforce.iowa.gov/wbl

03/11/2025

Check out this story from our partners IowaWorks for Veterans and .

Jacob Ledford had several choices where to settle down after finishing a 20-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Find out why Ledford decided to buy a home in Indianola, Iowa and how its natural resources, quality of life, and Veterans' programs, like Home Base Iowa, played a role in helping Ledford and his family find more than just a house, but a home.

City of Indianola, Iowa - Government

03/07/2025

The first Friday in March is celebrated as National Employee Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating all of the boots, business suits, and new recruits that help keep our moving!

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) received national recognition for helping Iowans get back to work! For the second time ...
03/07/2025

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) received national recognition for helping Iowans get back to work! For the second time in three years, IWD received the Full Employment Award from The American Institute for Full Employment. The award cited IWD’s Reemployment Case Management system, which provides dedicated one-on-one assistance to Iowans early on in their unemployment.

🎬 Read more about the award here: https://workforce.iowa.gov/press-release/2025-03-07/iwd-reemployment-program-receives-national-award-second-time-three-years

A new two-year competitive grant opportunity with Adult Education and Literacy Services is now open! The grant seeks ser...
03/07/2025

A new two-year competitive grant opportunity with Adult Education and Literacy Services is now open! The grant seeks service providers for the Iowa Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Services from these help adults with reading, writing, and language skills to help them reach their employment goals. Applications close April 21, 2025: https://workforce.iowa.gov/ael-grants

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) takes Unemployment Insurance fraud seriously and is working with the U.S. Attorney’s Of...
03/05/2025

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) takes Unemployment Insurance fraud seriously and is working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to help catch individuals seeking to defraud taxpayers. IWD continues to expand its set of tools to help keep fraudsters accountable. Learn more about IWD’s recent efforts here:

Iowa Workforce Development worked alongside the U.S. Attorney's Office to complete the sentencing from a case involving unemployment insurance fraud.

03/04/2025

Applications for the Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant close tomorrow March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The new intends to create a new pipeline of workers to help fill high-demand jobs in . Employers can learn how to apply by visiting: https://workforce.iowa.gov/healthcare-credentialing-grant

03/04/2025

There are more than 900 current programs that offer a Registered Apprenticeship (RA) in Iowa— and in more occupations than you might think! The Iowa Office of Apprenticeship is the best for RA program data and contact information. For a glimpse at all programs and valuable information for both and job seekers, visit: https://workforce.iowa.gov/apprenticeship/data

02/28/2025

This series was held during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to guide Iowans in understanding ways to support the of Iowans with disabilities. The session was an introduction to Assistive Technology, resources, and the that can help individuals with disabilities improve their functional capabilities in the workforce. I’m

🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-9gpOQc1M0

02/28/2025

IowaWORKS is the destination for any Iowan in search of a new . It’s never been easier to connect with staff to help advance in your job journey. Visit online or in person, or at any one of the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center stops.

Learn more here: https://workforce.iowa.gov/jobs

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Check out this story from our partners IowaWorks for Veterans and #HomeBaseIowa. Jacob Ledford had several choices where to settle down after finishing a 20-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Find out why Ledford decided to buy a home in Indianola, Iowa and how its natural resources, quality of life, and Veterans' programs, like Home Base Iowa, played a role in helping Ledford and his family find more than just a house, but a home. City of Indianola, Iowa - Government #MilitaryFamily #VeteransSupport #WarrenCounty

The #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center was in #Perry, IA, today (3/25) and will be tomorrow! The vehicle along with #career planner staff will provide crucial #workforce services for those impacted by the #Tyson plant closure. Learn more about our response to the layoffs on Perry: workforce.iowa.gov/initial-perry-response

🚐 Introducing our Mobile Workforce Center on Wheels! The custom 32-foot bus has room for 10 workstations that Iowans can use to search for jobs, build their resume, and get one-on-one assistance from our career planners🤝. The Mobile Workforce Center allows us to better serve Iowans by reaching them any place, any time. Whether it's a job fair or responding to a mass-layoff situation, IWD will be there to help Iowans on the path to reemployment. We'll be on the road soon! For more about our new addition, head to to workforce.iowa.gov/mobile-center

Wishing you a happy and safe New Year! As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Stay up to date with all things workforce by visiting Workforce.Iowa.gov #NewYears #NewYear2024

Wishing your families happy holidays! As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, December 27.

🚨🚧 ATTN 🚧🚨 Workers impacted by Yellow Corp.– Iowa could be the destination for your next career! You can obtain an easy CDL transfer within 30 days or quickly explore job opportunities throughout the state. We’re here to help with your next step. Register for our Sept. 6 #webinar to learn more. 🚚 #Iowa #YellowCorp #Yellow #Trucking #CDL 🖥️ https://iowaworks.zoom.us/j/89911741417 Learn more about the opportunities available across Iowa: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/iowa-where-road-ahead-leads-your-next-great-career

We had a great day at the #IowaStateFair🎟 meeting everyone who stopped by our booth in the #VariedIndustriesBuilding. We're so excited about the fair this year because our workforce team now includes Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services! Hear what you can expect from our booth and our new IVRS teammates!🙌

There are many ways to say we've hit 25,000 total downloads of the #MissionEmployable #podcast 🎙️. But there are even more ways to say "Thank you!" We appreciate every listen, share, and review as we continue to tell the stories of the people that make up Iowa’s workforce. Listen to the Mission: Employable anywhere you get your podcasts or by visiting: IowaWorkforceDevelopment.gov/podcast

IWD would like to wish everyone a safe 4th of July holiday. As a reminder, Iowa Workforce Development offices will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5.

From Sioux City to Davenport, there are all kinds of workforce resources in your local community. Krista Tedrow, Executive Director of the South-Central Iowa Workforce Board, joins the #MissionEmployable #podcast 🎙️ to talk about what kind of assistance you can expect to find in your local community. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, there’s a service that could fit your workforce needs. 🎧 Listen to this episode and more by visiting: IowaWorkforceDevelopment.gov/podcast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is on a mission to continue the economic growth of Iowa’s capital city—and beyond. Greater Des Moines Partnership’s President and CEO, Jay Beyers, joins the #MissionEmployable #podcast 🎙️ and breaks down the stats that show exactly how the city is growing. Find out how the partnership is working to attract talent from outside the state, and how they’re working to help those businesses who are already here. Listen to this episode and more here: IowaWorkforceDevelopment.gov/podcast

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