An 18-24 year old resident of one of the Federally designated Empowerment Zones (EZs), Enterprise Communities (ECs), or Renewal Communities (RCs). Note: All Round I Enterprise Communities (ECs) including enhanced Enterprise Communities expired on December 31, 2004. Round II EDs are still in existence as are all the EZs;

A 16-17 year old EZ/EC or RC resident hired between May 1 and September 15 as a Summer Youth Employee. Note: All Round I Enterprise Communities (ECs) including enhanced Enterprise Communities expired on December 31, 2004. Round II EDs are still in existence as are all the EZs;

A veteran who is a member of a family that received Food Assistance.

A Vocational Rehabilitation Referral who completed or is completing rehabilitative services from the State agency, an Employment Network, or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

An ex-felon who has been convicted of a felony and has a hiring date which is not more than one year after the last date on which he was so convicted or released from prison. See also Federal Bonding information.

A recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Show me the time line on filing the WOTC 

For questions call:

Iowa SESA
Ms. Jeanne Sorensen-Wright
Workforce Development Administrative Center
150 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-9010