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Current Market Trends

2.7%
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Important Notice: The IowaWORKS.gov website is currently down due to an external outage with the website vendor. The vendor is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. ... read more

New Legislative Changes to UI system: All new claims filed on or after July 3, 2022 will fall under new changes passed by the legislature. The changes include a reduction in the maximum length of an unemployment claim and new percentage guidelines for suitable work requirements ... read more

Beginning July 3rd, the maximum weekly benefit for unemployment claimants and injured workers will change ... read more

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Unemployment Help Request Form: You can submit an Unemployment Help Request Form for the fastest assistance. A customer service representative will contact you either by phone or from the uiclaimshelp@iwd.iowa.gov email address.

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Voluntary Shared Work Program

Employers can learn more about the Voluntary Shared Work program, Iowa's version of Short Term Compensation.

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Job Openings Located on IowaWORKS.gov

89,032

As of June 23, 2022

Employers with Most Posted Openings

UnityPoint Health - 2,175
The University of Iowa - 1,697
Live Trucking - 1,030
Decker Truck Line, Inc. - 977
Trinity Health - 954

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The Greene County Early Learning Center is moving into a new facility thanks in part to the Future Ready Iowa Child Care Challenge Grant. Find out how the grant helped create lasting community partnerships along with additional child care slots.
Iowa needs truck drivers and the state is helping Veterans transition into this high-demand career! The Iowa Department of Transportation will waive Commercial Driver's License (CDL) testing for eligible Veterans who have related military experience and have been out of the service for less than a year. Find out more details, including the full list of requirements here: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/military_cdl
Having a child care facility equipped to care for children with special needs is a top priority for their working parents. In Ames, Iowa, ChildServe has been providing child care for kids with Autism more than five years, and now they are able to expand their services thanks to the Child Care Challenge Grant. Find out how the grant is being used at their facility in Ames and how it will impact the community, especially for parents of a young child with Autism.
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
Women are shaping the manufacturing industry across Iowa. Three Iowa business share how women have become an important part of their workforce and encourage others to consider a career in manufacturing. Find more information about manufacturing careers at www.IowaWORKS.gov.

The Greene County Early Learning Center is moving into a new facility thanks in part to the Future Ready Iowa Child Care Challenge Grant.
Iowa needs truck drivers and the state is helping Veterans transition into this high-demand career!
In Ames, Iowa, ChildServe has been providing child care for kids with Autism more than five years, and now they are able to expand their services thanks to the Child Care Challenge Grant.
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.
Women are shaping the manufacturing industry across Iowa.

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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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