Mission: Employable

IWD is always looking for new ways to serve local communities throughout the state. Soon, the content here will focus on employment/reemployment efforts, along with grants, and more! All in one place. We look forward to serving Iowa in a new way—and we hope to see you there!

.@iowaVRS Director Dr. James Williams returns for the second part of a two-part series on the #MissionEmployable #podcast. He shares more about the future of Iowa’s Vocational Rehabilitation & National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM). 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=3RhyRa…

#Apprentices in Des Moines, IA, are helping build up their city as part of a #workbased learning experience created by the Ironworkers Local 67 union in collaboration with the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship. #ironworker #trades #skilledtrades 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=nSWUVC…

Employers face challenges and obstacles when maintaining #employees. Solutions could include tools like Voluntary Shared Work (VSW) a program that helps employers avoid layoffs and receive support. Learn more during the 9/11/24 webinar. Register now here: iowaworks.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Trevor Zielinski and Trevor Stevens from the Skilled Trades Academy at Central Campus join the #MissionEmployable #podcast to tell us about how their #electrician Registered Apprenticeship program is sparking interest in #highschool #students. 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=9lNw9y…

Visit the #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center at the @IowaStateFair and learn how an #apprenticeship program can help #employers build their #workforce pipelines and provide an earn-and-learn platform to prepare them for a new #career! Learn more here: workforce.iowa.gov/state-fair

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) could be your ticket to the open road! Explore this high-demand field and more at the #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center at the @IowaStateFair! One of these programs could help jumpstart your truck driving career! 🎡 workforce.iowa.gov/state-fair

The #healthcare industry is ever-expanding and in high demand across #Iowa and the nation. Come and explore #careers in the field, including how Registered Apprenticeships can open opportunities to earn while you learn. @IowaStateFair Learn more here: workforce.iowa.gov/state-fair

Iowa's Teacher Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) program is an alternate route to becoming an #educator. Hear from recent TPRA graduate Trevor Zielinski on how the apprenticeship prepared him for his new role as a full-time #teacher. 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=_N_6XE…

#Grant alert! The Central Iowa Jobs Training Grant is open and accepting applications through 8/1/24. This funding opportunity helps unemployed/underemployed in Central Iowa develop the essential skills to attain good-paying #careers. Get more info here: workforce.iowa.gov/central-iowa-j…

School may be out, but the learning doesn't stop for students in the summer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program. Mary Jackson, Bureau Chief of Transition Services @IowaVRS, joins #MissionEmployable & shares about the growing program. 🎬: youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJ96e…

While school may be out for the summer, the learning doesn’t stop for some students in Iowa! @IowaVRS works with hundreds of #students with disabilities every #summer to help introduce them to new #career paths. @marshalltownCC 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=qG65fW…

IowaWORKS recently partnered with @DMACC_Bears to host a job fair that connected those affected by recent @WellsFargo layoffs with employers looking to hire for similar roles. #IowaWORKS' mission is to find new opportunities for those affected. 🎬: youtube.com/watch?v=-URFZg…

Jennifer Gray, Iowa Office of Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, joins the #MissionEmployable #podcast and shares how the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship program is helping future teachers get certified with on-the-job experience. 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=rQSXby…

Commemorating and recognizing all who have strengthened Iowa's workforce and continue to call it home. #Juneteenth

Iowans are spending less time unemployed than ever before. Iowa Workforce Development Dir. Beth Townsend joins #MissionEmployable after returning from Washington D.C. where she testified to the Ways & Means subcommittee about Iowa's reemployment system. 🎬youtube.com/watch?v=VL0fh5…

The #IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center is on scene in #Greenfield, IA, 3PM - 7PM. The vehicle is equipped with resources for Iowans impacted by the recent extreme weather. Get help filing for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and more. Learn more at: workforce.iowa.gov/jobs/iowaworks…

IowaWORKS recently hosted a job fair for hundreds of impacted Tyson employees in Perry, IA. The #IowaWORKS #DesMoines office helped recruit Iowa employers with job opportunities that could offer at least similar pay and benefits. 🎬: youtube.com/watch?v=TOn2Ry…

An Iowa Veterans organization inspired one Iowan to help connect employers & Veterans. Frank Sposeto founded the River Valley Veterans Networking Group, calling on Veterans/employers in Central Iowa to build partnerships for the near future and beyond. 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=TrJzY5…

The Teacher Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (#TPRA) program could make your teaching dreams a reality. Shannon Dreeszen joins #MissionEmployable & shares how she got the training to become a teacher with the flexibility to support her family. 🎬: youtube.com/watch?v=tch2u2…

Why wine and dine when you can wine and sign! Employers, find future talent by joining us for a professional career fair at Cedar Ridge Winery on 5/5/24. This event is for employers hiring positions with an annual starting salary of $60,000. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/professional…