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There are over 100 Home Base Iowa Communities in the state. Their mission? Help veterans find careers as they return to civilian life. Why should your community become the next to join the fight to make Iowa the leading state for veterans?
Governor Reynolds addresses situations when workers laid off due to COVID-19 are called back to their place of employment but refuse to return. Refusing to return to work may disqualify claimants from future unemployment insurance benefits. (Video courtesy of Iowa PBS)
Although we may not be in our normal offices, we're always going to be committed to serving Iowans.
Lakeside Village is a Senior Community Center in Panora, Iowa. With the help of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Employer Innovation Grant, the staff was able to receive certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a local CNA training center. Now they're able to better care for their senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at FutureReadyIowa.gov

Registered Apprenticeships allow for businesses to develop a pipeline of talented workers.
Home Base Iowa leaders discuss the benefits of becoming a Home Base Iowa Community
Workforce update from Governor Kim Reynolds on April 24, 2020
Although we may not be in our normal offices, we're always going to be committed to serving Iowans.
Future Ready Iowa Grant helps assisted living community train CNAs.