Central Iowa Works

Central Iowa Works (CIW) is a public/private partnership designed to strengthen & expand industry specific sector workforce development efforts in central Iowa.

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

What does a quality job look like? The Job Design Framework allows you to choose the combination of items that best fit the needs of your business and your employees.
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[Des Moines Chamber of Commerce @DowntownChamber]

Here in Des Moines we do our best to be the best for you.

Des Moines has been named the #1 Best Place to Live in the Midwest for High Salaries and Low Cost of Living according to The Ascent in 2021.

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Today, we commemorate the incredible work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

This article provides some great insights and truths to what the "Great Resignation" is all about.
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[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Work-based learning opportunities like apprenticeships are powerful, win-win solutions for employers and workers. Dive into more workforce terms with our Words of the Workforce field guide. #TalkAboutWork https://t.co/qO43fT34sZ

[The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program @AspenEOP]

In this report, @RanitaJain1 & @VivianPVazquez describe how practitioners in @AECFNews’ #GenWork initiative—@AJACtraining, @1199CTraining, @GoodwillIndy, & @PowerCorpsPHL—work with young adults & employers to create #WorkBasedLearning opportunities. https://t.co/WcKEtdloO9

[Central Iowa Works @central_ia]

University diversity officers discuss how to make new diverse hires feel... https://t.co/PlIT41q6zl via @YouTube

[United Way of Central Iowa @UnitedWayCI]

When we focus on fostering an equitable, engaged and empowered community, we foster a thriving community. We are so proud to receive the 2021 Inclusion Award from the @DSMPartnership https://t.co/09kVV4HCHS

[Business Ownership Initiative, The Aspen Institute @Aspen_BOI]

How can #wkdev organizations advance #jobquality and #smallbiz success in the midst of a pandemic? Hear concrete examples from @Connies_CW, @CivicWorksInc, and more. https://t.co/1W9Ap310o9 @AspenWorkforce @Aspen_BOI @National_Fund

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

The solutions framework is how we operationalize our mission. Learn more here about how we equip workers, activate employers, change systems, and co-invest for impact. #wkdev https://t.co/34AHKeL1ek

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Exactly! "Access to foundational and occupational-specific skills as well as reskilling is necessary to close the digital divide and achieve digital equity at work." #wkdev #digitaldivide https://t.co/yFU6b8fXvy

[William Berning @W_BerningIWD]

Great Workforce Round Table at @DMACCNews visiting with Employers, Educators and Community leaders @IowaWORKS @iowaworkforce @futurereadyiowa @homebaseiowa

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day, when the average Latina woman's pay finally catches up to the average white man’s pay from last year. Addressing related issues, like childcare, can help narrow that gap and support families to prosper. #wkdev https://t.co/gdBp75obu6

[Central Iowa Works @central_ia]

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[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

WATCHING NOW: Back to Work: Helping the Long-Term Unemployed, feat. @WorkforceAmanda https://t.co/xpJPRZKLXW

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Labor shortages are related to larger issues like job quality and the long-standing inequities baked into our institutions. Our new toolbox will reframe how you approach these critical issues by learning the principles behind systems change. #SCtoolbox https://t.co/EWB8bdmScg

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

Designing quality jobs is an important part of workforce development. The four pillars of this Job Design Framework are a good place for employers to start when creating good jobs that attract and retain the best workers. https://t.co/LvTen734nm

[Central Iowa Works @central_ia]

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[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

We’re all working through the psychological damage of the pandemic. We created this to help employers and workforce development organizations understand toxic stress and the effects of trauma on individuals in the workplace. https://t.co/EtRoGiA83h

[Mission: Employable @MissionEmployIA]

Diesel Technicians are in high-demand here in #Iowa! Des Moines Area Community College (@DMACCNews) recently hosted a job fair for #students in their #DieselTech program. Here’s a glimpse of what job seekers can expect if they enter the Diesel Tech #career field. #FutureReadyIowa