IowaWorks, in conjunction with JobWorks Education and Training Systems, is partnering to offer an accelerated information technology course aimed at people who lost their job during the pandemic “through no fault of their own.” The 12-week online course will provide participants with two IT training certificates, A+ Certification and IT Fundamental Certification, that will prepare […]
IowaWorks is now offering Grow with Google training certificates to Iowa job-seekers for free. IowaWorks offices are receiving free access to the program through a partnership being funded by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies and Google. Participants will complete the six-month program through online courses to earn a certificate in the fields of data analytics, […]
The Iowa Workforce Development announced the statewide launch of its new IowaWORKS online employment services system, the Corridor Business Journal reports. The IowaWORKS site provides a variety of employment resources, tools and services to meet the needs of customers, employers and staff members. IWD modernized the system to align with the regulations of the Workforce […]
Communications Engineering Company (CEC) is launching a new continuing education program in collaboration with the IowaWORKS Center in Cedar Rapids, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. The Technical Career Advancement Program provides employer-driven training that combines firsthand experience with classroom-style instruction provided by CEC. Interested participants should contact CEC’s TCAP administrator, Ryan […]