Iowa Workforce Development continues to support the workers impacted by the upcoming layoffs at the Tyson Plant in Perry, IA. The IowaWORKS Transition Center is open three days a week and on scene to help answer unemployment questions, provide job search assistance, one-on-one support and more. 

Transition Center

Note: The Transition center is open only to workers impacted by Tyson plant layoffs. For information about rapid response services, please email dislocated.worker@iwd.iowa.gov.

The Transition Center is located at the Management Locker Room (Near the Front Gate), with the following hours: 

  • Wednesdays from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

  • Thursday and Fridays from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Impacted workers can call 515-281-9619 or email DesMoinesIowaWORKS@iwd.iowa.gov for support. 

For information about Iowa’s rapid response services, visit this link: Iowa's Rapid Response Services

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