Adult Program
The adult program is designed to assist unemployed and underemployed individuals improve their skills and obtain quality employment by providing a combination of career, training, and support services.
SERVICES FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY MAY INCLUDE
Career services cover a broad range of activities, including skill assessments, staff assisted resume preparation and job development, the development of an individual employment plan, career counseling and career planning, financial literacy, adult basic education, pre-vocational activities, and work experience.
Training services include occupational skills training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and entrepreneurial training.
Support services may be provided, when necessary, to enable individual participation in career or training services. Supportive services include dependent care assistance, transportation reimbursement, and required clothing and tools for work.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
To be eligible, individuals must meet all of the below criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- A citizen of the United States or U.S. Territory, a U.S. permanent resident, or an alien/refugee lawfully admitted to the U.S.
- Registered with Selective Service if applicable (Males born after 12/31/1959)
Priority is granted for Veterans and eligible spouses and individuals who are low-income or recipients of public assistance, are basic skills deficient, and those with barriers to employment.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Register on IowaWORKS.gov, to have access to all of our online services including career assessments, skills matching, resume and cover letter creation, and automated job searches.
Call or visit your local IowaWORKS Office to meet with a Career Planner to determine eligibility for the adult program.
For additional questions please fill out this Form and we will contact you.
Dislocated Worker Program
The dislocated worker program is designed to help individuals re-enter the workforce as quickly as possible after becoming dislocated from employment due to a no-fault job loss, mass layoff, global trade dynamics, or transitions in economic sectors by providing a combination of career, training, and support services.
SERVICES FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY MAY INCLUDE
Career services cover a broad range of activities, including skill assessments, staff assisted resume preparation and job development, the development of an individual employment plan, career counseling and career planning, financial literacy, adult basic education, pre-vocational activities, and work experience.
Training services include occupational skills training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and entrepreneurial training.
Support services may be provided, when necessary, to enable individual participation in career or training services. Supportive services include dependent care assistance, transportation reimbursement, and required clothing and tools for work.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
To be eligible, individuals must meet all of the below criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- A citizen of the United States or U.S. Territory, a U.S. permanent resident, or an alien/refugee lawfully admitted to the U.S., and
- Registered with Selective Service if applicable (Males born after 12/31/1959)
- Dislocated worker as defined by one of the below:
- Terminated or laid off through no fault of your own including a separation from active military service or
- Self-employed and now unemployed because of economic condition or a natural disaster in the community or
- Displaced Homemaker or
- Spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who is unemployed/underemployed or lost employment due to relocation
HOW TO GET STARTED
Register on IowaWORKS.gov, to have access to all of our online services including career assessments, skills matching, resume and cover letter creation, and automated job searches.
Call or visit your local IowaWORKS Office to meet with a Career Planner to determine eligibility for the dislocated worker program.
For additional questions please fill out this Form and we will contact you.