Yvette Clausen turned her life around after being sentenced to prison. She joins the #MissionEmployable #podcast to share more about her life now as a self-employment counselor for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and her journey getting her second master's degree.

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We’re hitting the road! Find out where the #IowaWORKS center has been, plans for our next stop, and how you can request a visit from the Mobile Workforce Center! #MissionEmployable #podcast

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Join our team! Iowa Workforce is seeking a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER). This opportunity will work with local communities to promote the hiring of #Veterans , outreach activities, and help connect businesses with qualified talent.

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Construction is underway! YSS is prepping to launch a first-of-its-kind #employment skills program for at-risk youth in #DesMoines . The urban rooftop farm will teach youth how to harness the power of hydroponics, a nutrient-rich growing method.

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Core4 is a new initiative designed to bring a holistic workforce approach to serving Iowans. Learn how the plan is improving coordination and how @iowaworkforc is working to build a better system for Iowans to find meaningful employment.

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Thousands of #Iowans receive #workforce assistance and #job resources every day at their local #IowaWORKS . In February 2024, more than 6,000 workshop participants explored job opportunities and found tips to make their resume job-ready.

Learn more at: workforce.iowa.gov/workshops

A big thanks to Local 5 News for covering the new #IowaWORKS mobile workforce center! Take a peek inside the unique RV that features job-ready workstations, #WiFi , and even an accessibility lift. Learn more by visiting: workforce.iowa.gov/mobile-center

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Central Iowa is on the upswing! The DSMpartnership President/CEO Tiffany Tauscheck joins #MissionEmployable & talks about all the surprising ways #DesMoines continues to grow. #WorkBasedLearning #Iowa #Workforce #Careers

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🎧: workforce.iowa.gov/news/podcast

Your local #IowaWORKS office is the best place for hot #job updates. Check out this #healthcare opportunity by getting in contact with your local office in #Davenport or by visiting: ow.ly/PnIf50QHQVB

The Summer Youth Internship Program is great for employers & #nonprofits to build a talent pipeline for the future. Program Coordinator Melanie Johnson and Grants Admin. Patrick Rice joins the #MissionEmployable to discuss more details about the grant.

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Reminder: Applications for the Summer Youth Internship Grant close Wednesday, February 21, 2024! Whether you’re new or familiar with the #grant — #businesses , #nonprofits , and organizations welcome!

Learn more here: futurereadyiowa.gov/youth-intern-p…

Employers can find any number of resources through Iowa Workforce Development (Iowa Workforce) regardless of where they are in their #business cycle. Post job openings or find other tools to help you build your #workforce .

Learn more by visiting: workforce.iowa.gov/employers

Home Base Iowa serves as a resource for #Veterans & their family members. New #HomeBaseIowa Program Manager Harrison Swift joins the #MissionEmployable #podcast & shares his passion for connecting #Veterans with meaningful employment after service.

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Iowa Workforce Development can be a resource for individuals rejoining the workforce, including justice-involved citizens. Local IowaWORKS offices and other programs can assist Iowans who have faced obstacles on their path to employment.
Learn more here: workforce.iowa.gov/jobs/worker-pr…

There's still time to register for the upcoming #webinar ! And, thanks to the Business Record for highlighting this #grant funding to help youth ages 14-24 prepare for high-demand #career fields.

📰: businessrecord.com/iowa-workforce…

Register here: iowaworks.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The best place for posting education jobs is IowaWORKS! Iowa Workforce has a new series of videos to teach #educators about the benefits of hosting jobs on IowaWORKS. Whether you’re looking to post an education job or apply for one, we’re here to help!📚✏️ workforce.iowa.gov/education-jobs

Attention #nonprofits , educational institutions, #employers , and community organizations! The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) Grant is now open. Learn more at the upcoming webinar for the grant on 1/29/24, at 1:00 PM.

Register now here: iowaworks.zoom.us/j/88072091073?…

In the first #MissionEmployable #podcast of 2024, we chat w/ newly named Business Engagement Disability Bureau Chief Michelle Krefft! She shares how her division will help #businesses become more proactive in hiring Iowans with disabilities and much more.
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