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Jodi Schafer Collaborative Growth Initiative MakeMyMove

MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way

The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, just launched its MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids campaign last month. Now, the campaign has brought its first new participant to the metro area,…

Editorial: Providing workforce clarity

During Iowa Governor Kim Reynold’s government realignment process several years ago, there was some confusion…

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Iowa Workforce Development honored for efforts to reduce unemployment

Iowa Workforce Development has been recognized with the 2024 Full Employment Award from the American…

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A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities

As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

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Developing Iowa’s talent pipeline

With a 12-month average jobs opening rate of 5.37%, Iowa ranks 44th on WalletHub’s compilation…

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Iowa’s youth labor law leaves small businesses and teen workers in hot water

An Iowa bill meant to expand employment opportunities has backfired on the businesses it aimed…

Savannah Dixon, 17, reaches for some fried chicken with a pair of tongs. Ms. Dixon has worked at Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry for two years. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa January unemployment rate holds steady at 3%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3% in January, down from the 3.2% announced in…

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GEICO announces layoff of 25 employees in North Liberty

GEICO has announced a layoff of 25 employees at its North Liberty office, part of…

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Officials discuss initiatives to address workforce shortage in Corridor, across Iowa

While there’s no “silver bullet” for addressing Iowa’s ongoing workforce shortage, several resources and initiatives…

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Iowa Workforce unveils new website

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has unveiled a new website intended to simplify the presentation of…

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Vision to Vitality forum to address workforce, talent retention

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will hold a Vision to Vitality forum with UnityPoint Health…

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Creating a vibrant workforce and community

As the mother of two grown daughters, it’s safe to say that anytime they ask…

GoDaddy laying off 8% of global workforce

GoDaddy is laying off 8% of its global workforce as the domain registrar and hosting…

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Kirkwood releases results from area workforce survey

Kirkwood Community College has released the results from the Skills 2024 Survey, a report created…

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Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Executive Director Doug Neumann outlines top 2023 issues to an audience of statewide leaders Dec. 8 at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery.

Kirkwood, CID announce major funding for new aviation program

Nearly $1 million from a federal grant and local sources will go toward funding Kirkwood…

Eastern Iowa Airport Director Marty Lenss speaks to the audience during a federal grant funding announcement for a new Kirkwood aviation program Sept. 28.