Business Resources
IWD provides critical resources for employers, including support of day-to-day services and rapid response services during business closures.
Rapid Response Services
IWD's Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response team provide a variety of services for impacted employees and businesses.
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Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN) provides information on recent plant closings & mass layoffs.
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IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center
The Mobile Workforce Center is able to be quickly deployed to provide critical services to workers in an impacted area.
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Voluntary Shared Work Program
The Voluntary Shared Work Program acts as an alternative to layoffs and has been an effective tool for Iowa businesses.
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Trade Act Assistance (TAA)
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provides reemployment assistance to workers affected by foreign trade.
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Adult and Dislocated Workers Program
The adult & dislocated worker programs are designed to assist unemployed & underemployed Iowans to improve their skills.
In the Workplace
Required Employer Posters
Find resources on the state and federal posters that employers are required to post in the workplace.
Helpful Links
Common Forms Used By Employers
Get access to common forms used by employers for unemployment insurance, worker training, support areas and more.
Misc. Business Resources
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ACT WorkKeys®
Information on a job skills assessment system that helps employers develop and retain a high-performance workforce.
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Youth Employment Waiver
Information on Iowa's Youth Employment Law, which includes a waiver process for certain hazardous work activities.
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Iowa Meat Processor & Locker Resource Library
Training, grant programs and other industry resources for the meat processor and community meat locker industry.
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Employers with Federal Contracts
Information on Employers with Federal Contracts, via the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
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National Labor Exchange (NLX)
The National Labor Exchange (NLX) distribute jobs to the state job banks and the National Labor Exchange at no charge.
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Contractor Registration
Information that helps ensure Iowa employers are complying with workers' compensation and unemployment insurance laws.
Get in Touch
Contact with Business Engagement
Have a pressing workforce issue, or don't know where to begin? IWD's team stands ready to help.
Community membership for Business
Employers' Council of Iowa
The Employers' Council of Iowa supports the efforts and resources of employers in regions across the state.
Workforce Training Contacts (Community Colleges)
Connect with the contact at your local community college to get started on training programs.
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Des Moines Area Community College
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Eastern Iowa Community College
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Hawkeye Community College
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Indian Hills Community College
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Iowa Central Community College
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Iowa Lakes Community College
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Iowa Valley Community College
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Iowa Western Community College
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Kirkwood Community College
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North Iowa Area Community College
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Northeast Iowa Community College
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Northwest Iowa Community College
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Southeastern Community College
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Southwestern Community College
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Western Iowa Tech Community College