Tag: workforce
Iowa awards $3.4 million in grants to support registered apprenticeship programs
Iowa Workforce Development has announced new grant awards for Registered Apprenticeship (RA) sponsors whose programs are building the workforce pipeline across the state.
A total...
Editorial: Providing workforce clarity
During Iowa Governor Kim Reynold’s government realignment process several years ago, there was some confusion and angst about which arm of the government would...
Iowa Workforce Development honored for efforts to reduce unemployment
Iowa Workforce Development has been recognized with the 2024 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment, marking the second time the...
A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities
As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we understand the immense value that comes from a strong,...
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 December but unchanged from a revised December rate, according...
GEICO announces layoff of 25 employees in North Liberty
GEICO has announced a layoff of 25 employees at its North Liberty office, part of the company’s plan to reduce its nationwide workforce.
The layoff...
Iowa Workforce unveils new website
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has unveiled a new website intended to simplify the presentation of agency information and make it easier for Iowans to...