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Serving the ‘continuum of workforce’ at the Jacobson Institute

When Skylar Mayberry-Mayes joined the Jacobson Institute at Grand View University as executive director, he redeveloped the organization’s mission so its training and education serves people across the full “continuum of workforce.”

“The focus now is really …

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Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education award over $3.6 million to expand career academies

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced in a news release that four Iowa community colleges, including Iowa Valley Community College District in Grinnell, will receive a total of over $3.6 million …

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Iowa’s labor force continues to shrink

Iowa’s labor force participation rate continued to shrink in March, the fourth consecutive month the rate has declined, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

In March, the state’s labor force participation rate was 67%, the lowest …

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Tyson closure reflects the tight labor market

In spring 2018, Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. requested the state of Iowa’s help with financing a $43.7 million project to modernize the company’s decades-old processing plant in Perry.

The approved request was expected to provide …

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Registration open for summer DSM Intern Connection events

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the dates for the intern professional development series, DSM Intern Connection. The series will feature opportunities for college-aged interns to connect with community leaders and executives, as well …

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ID.me will be required for unemployment claims beginning April 1

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced a successful testing period for the ID.me verification method used in the state’s unemployment system. ID.me will become the requirement for all claimants starting April 1. Since the testing …

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Business owners speak out against anti-trans bills at Statehouse

Bills that are trying to strip rights away from members of the LGBTQ community are continuing to hurt Iowa and its efforts to retain and attract top talent, owners of small businesses in Valley Junction …

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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic infrastructure

The Business Record recently held its third think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused on infrastructure, specifically about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic infrastructure needs. Panelists included:

Joe Murphy
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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic business climate

The Business Record recently held its second think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused on “Business Opportunities” and specifically about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic business climate. Panelists included:

Mike Ralston,…
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Lutheran Services in Iowa receives $10,000 grant from Accenture

Lutheran Services in Iowa got a $10,000 grant from Accenture to support LSI’s Immigrant Education and Workforce Program in Des Moines and Sioux City. IEWP includes the Career Pathways program and Community Based English Language …

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