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Mission: Employable is your one-stop resource for Iowa's workforce! Tune in to the Mission: Employable podcast: workforce.iowa.gov/news/podc…

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Mission: Employable@MissionEmployIA
1 Jul 2022
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!
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.@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=3RhyRac9…
A YouTube thumbnail. The text reads, "Episode 195: The Year Ahead for Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation." It also features a photo of Host Ben Oldach and guest, Dr. James Williams. The graphic also features the Mission: Employable logo.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail. The text reads, "Episode 195: The Year Ahead for Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation." It also features a photo of Host Ben Oldach and guest, Dr. James Williams. The graphic also features the Mission: Employable logo.
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#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=nSWUVCce…
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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/re…
A social media graphic featuring a woman working on a paper at a desk with a laptop computer. The text reads, "Webinar: Voluntary Shared Work Program (VSW) - Wednesday, September 11, 2024. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

ALT A social media graphic featuring a woman working on a paper at a desk with a laptop computer. The text reads, "Webinar: Voluntary Shared Work Program (VSW) - Wednesday, September 11, 2024. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

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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=9lNw9ydG…
A YouTube thumbnail. The graphic features photos of the Mission: Employable podcast hosts Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett. It also features guests, Trevor Zielinski and Trevor Stevens from the Skilled Trades Academy at Central Campus in Des Moines, IA. The text reads, "A Lightbulb Moment - Episode 191." It also features the logo for the Mission: Employable podcast along with a clipart graphic of a lightbulb.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail. The graphic features photos of the Mission: Employable podcast hosts Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett. It also features guests, Trevor Zielinski and Trevor Stevens from the Skilled Trades Academy at Central Campus in Des Moines, IA. The text reads, "A Lightbulb Moment - Episode 191." It also features the logo for the Mission: Employable podcast along with a clipart graphic of a lightbulb.

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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-fai…
An apprentice standing with a manager while wearing work safety gear. The text reads, "Apprenticeship Day - #IowaStateFair." The Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS logos also appear.

ALT An apprentice standing with a manager while wearing work safety gear. The text reads, "Apprenticeship Day - #IowaStateFair." The Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS logos also appear.

A map of the Iowa State Fair indicating the location of the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center and Varied Industries Building booth.

ALT A map of the Iowa State Fair indicating the location of the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center and Varied Industries Building booth.

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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-fai…
A photograph of a person driving a commercial truck. The text reads, "Truck Driver Day - #IowaStateFair." It also features the Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS logos.

ALT A photograph of a person driving a commercial truck. The text reads, "Truck Driver Day - #IowaStateFair." It also features the Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS logos.

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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-fai…
A photograph of a health care worker in uniform/scrubs with a stethoscope. The title reads, "Health Care Career Day - #IowaStateFair" The graphic also features the IowaWORKS and Iowa Workforce Development logos.

ALT A photograph of a health care worker in uniform/scrubs with a stethoscope. The title reads, "Health Care Career Day - #IowaStateFair" The graphic also features the IowaWORKS and Iowa Workforce Development logos.

A visual map of the Iowa State Fair. Visiting the link in the text will take you to a web page with a local map for the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Unit on Google Maps.

ALT A visual map of the Iowa State Fair. Visiting the link in the text will take you to a web page with a local map for the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Unit on Google Maps.

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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_6XEXT…
A YouTube thumbnail featuring a backdrop of clipart containing things you'd find in a classroom such as pens, pencils, books, and more in a pattern. The text reads, "Episode 190 - Going From Apprentice To Teacher." It also features Mission: Employable podcast hosts Kathy Leggett and Ben Oldach. It also features the guest, Trevor Zielinski, and the Mission: Employable podcast logo.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail featuring a backdrop of clipart containing things you'd find in a classroom such as pens, pencils, books, and more in a pattern. The text reads, "Episode 190 - Going From Apprentice To Teacher." It also features Mission: Employable podcast hosts Kathy Leggett and Ben Oldach. It also features the guest, Trevor Zielinski, and the Mission: Employable podcast logo.

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#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-i…

Central Iowa Job Training Program Grant

The Central Iowa Job Training Program Grant helps unemployed & underemployed individuals develop essential skills to help attain higher-paying jobs.

workforce.iowa.gov
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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=ZCJ96eEN…
A YouTube thumbnail for the Mission: Employable podcast. The text reads, "Episode 189 - Summer Program: Hands-On Career Exploration for Students with Disabilities." It features Mission: Employable host Ben Oldach and guest, Mary Jackson, Bureau Chief for Transition Services at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail for the Mission: Employable podcast. The text reads, "Episode 189 - Summer Program: Hands-On Career Exploration for Students with Disabilities." It features Mission: Employable host Ben Oldach and guest, Mary Jackson, Bureau Chief for Transition Services at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation.
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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=qG65fW6U…
A YouTube thumbnail that has text that reads, "Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities." The thumbnail features a student at Marshalltown Community College climbing a power pole from the Powerline Technician program. It also features the Iowa Workforce Development logo.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail that has text that reads, "Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities." The thumbnail features a student at Marshalltown Community College climbing a power pole from the Powerline Technician program. It also features the Iowa Workforce Development logo.

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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=-URFZgng…
A YouTube thumbnail. It features an overhead photograph of a recent job fair with participants on the bottom floor visiting tables/booths. The text reads, "DMACC Job Fair for Iimpacted Wells Fargo Employees." It also features the IowaWORKS logo.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail. It features an overhead photograph of a recent job fair with participants on the bottom floor visiting tables/booths. The text reads, "DMACC Job Fair for Iimpacted Wells Fargo Employees." It also features the IowaWORKS logo.

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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=rQSXbybG…
A YouTube thumbnail featuring Mission: Employable podcast hosts, Kathy Leggett and Ben Oldach. It also features the guest, Jennifer Gray who is the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. The text reads, "Class is in while school is out. Episode 188." It also features the Mission: Employable logo. The backdrop is a classroom chalkboard with erasers and chalk displayed.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail featuring Mission: Employable podcast hosts, Kathy Leggett and Ben Oldach. It also features the guest, Jennifer Gray who is the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. The text reads, "Class is in while school is out. Episode 188." It also features the Mission: Employable logo. The backdrop is a classroom chalkboard with erasers and chalk displayed.

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Commemorating and recognizing all who have strengthened Iowa's workforce and continue to call it home. #Juneteenth
A graphic with three hearts with the text reading, "Juneteenth - Freedom Day." It also features the Iowa Workforce Development logo.

ALT A graphic with three hearts with the text reading, "Juneteenth - Freedom Day." It also features the Iowa Workforce Development logo.

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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=VL0fh50w…
A YouTube thumbnail featuring Mission: Employable Podcast hosts Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett. It also features Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsed. The text reads, "Episode 187: Iowa Shines on the National Stage." It also features the logo for the House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee along with the Mission: Employable Podcast logo.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail featuring Mission: Employable Podcast hosts Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett. It also features Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsed. The text reads, "Episode 187: Iowa Shines on the National Stage." It also features the logo for the House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee along with the Mission: Employable Podcast logo.
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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/iowa…
A photograph of the IowaWORSK Mobile Workforce Center on-site in Greenfield, Iowa.

ALT A photograph of the IowaWORSK Mobile Workforce Center on-site in Greenfield, Iowa.

A photograph of the IowaWORSK Mobile Workforce Center on-site in Greenfield, Iowa while it is parked next to the Greenfield water tower.

ALT A photograph of the IowaWORSK Mobile Workforce Center on-site in Greenfield, Iowa while it is parked next to the Greenfield water tower.

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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=TOn2Ryru…
A YouTube thumbnail featuring a photo of a recruiter talking to two former Tyson plant workers. The text reads, "Tyson impacted worker job fair recap." It also features the IowaWORKS logo.

ALT A YouTube thumbnail featuring a photo of a recruiter talking to two former Tyson plant workers. The text reads, "Tyson impacted worker job fair recap." It also features the IowaWORKS logo.

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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=TrJzY5QM…
A thumbnail for a YouTube video. The video is the podcast episode for the Mission: Employable podcast. The text reads, "Grassroots Veterans Organization Taking Hold." It features photos of the hosts, Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett, along with guest, Frank Sposeto. It also features the Mission: Employable logo.

ALT A thumbnail for a YouTube video. The video is the podcast episode for the Mission: Employable podcast. The text reads, "Grassroots Veterans Organization Taking Hold." It features photos of the hosts, Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett, along with guest, Frank Sposeto. It also features the Mission: Employable logo.

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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=tch2u2H0…
The graphic is a YouTube thumbnail. It features a teacher and two students in a photo. The text reads, "Get certified to teach in three years with TPRA!" It also features the Iowa Workforce Development logo.

ALT The graphic is a YouTube thumbnail. It features a teacher and two students in a photo. The text reads, "Get certified to teach in three years with TPRA!" It also features the Iowa Workforce Development logo.

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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/professiona…
The graphic is a flyer for an upcoming career fair. The text reads, "Resumes and Reisling - Professional career fair, Swisher, IA. Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 4PM - 7PM. Cedar Ridge Windery, 1441 Mark Rd. NW, Swisher, IA 52338. It also features a illustration of a hand holding a wine glass and the IowaWORKS logo. In the corner, a button reads, "Employers Wanted!"

ALT The graphic is a flyer for an upcoming career fair. The text reads, "Resumes and Reisling - Professional career fair, Swisher, IA. Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 4PM - 7PM. Cedar Ridge Windery, 1441 Mark Rd. NW, Swisher, IA 52338. It also features a illustration of a hand holding a wine glass and the IowaWORKS logo. In the corner, a button reads, "Employers Wanted!"
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