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CHILD CARE TASK FORCE

Governor Reynolds launched the Child Care Taskforce to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the child care shortage and barriers to work in Iowa.

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Home Base Iowa helps serve Veterans like Matthew Trout every day. Listen to Matthew’s story to find out why he says Iowa is the perfect place for Veterans and their families to live and work. Find out how HBI can serve you or a loved one at HomeBaseIowa.gov
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
Looking for skilled workers? Inmates at the Anamosa State Penitentiary are getting upskilled in various industries as we speak. They recently had a chance to share their skills with employers at the Anamosa Employer and Reentry Roundtable event. Here is a glimpse behind the scenes as they train to return to the workforce.

Listen to Matthew’s story to find out why he says Iowa is the perfect place for Veterans and their families to live and work.
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.
Imates at the Anamosa State Penitentiary are Upskilling as We Speak