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Senior Employment and Training Programs - Job
search assistance for individuals age 55 and older. Low-income
seniors 55 and older may also be eligible for the Dept. of Labor's
Senior Employment Program. Contact: Dana Gruber with AARP at (515)
281-9698 or email at her at
dana.gruber@iwd.iowa.gov Monday
through Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can also find your local
Experience Works representative at
http://www.experienceworks.org.
Business Service Center – Assistance for existing, expanding and new business start up, including assistance with required federal postings, labor law and human resource consultation, pre-employment testing, creating employee handbooks, job descriptions and other needs. Contact: (515) 281-9649 (Gloria Cano) gloria.cano@iwd.iowa.gov, (515) 281-9621 (Kristi Judkins) kristi.judkins@iwd.iowa.gov or (515) 242-5985 or (Craig Immerfall) craig.immerfall@iwd.iowa.gov.
Employment Services – Assistance finding employment, resume critiques, mock interviews, computers available for job search, online applications and resumes. Public contact number for questions is (515) 281-9619. http://www.iowaworkforce.org/region11/.
Ex-Offenders - Assistance for individuals with criminal records. Includes job skills workshop every Wednesday from 8:30 – 10 am (POETS – Providing Opportunity for Ex-Offenders to Succeed) and one-on-one consultations every morning from 8 – 10 am. Contact Elaine Bales at (515) 281-9608 or Elaine.Bales@iowa.gov.
IWD Job Fair – Every Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:30 am. 5-6 employers give information about their open positions, companies and how to apply for jobs with them. Free for employers to sign up. Contact: (515) 281-9701 (Tony Calaro) or Tony.Calaro@iwd.iowa.gov.
IWD Region 11 Community Calendar – Click on the link below to learn about workshops, job fairs, and other community events scheduled in the Central Iowa area. All events are free of charge. www.iowaworkforce.org/region11/calendar.
New Iowan Center – Assistance for anyone who is new to Iowa or of limited English ability in job search, resume assistance, help filling out applications, assistance with wage claims and other work-related problems, one-on-one English and citizenship classes, community referrals, limited English-to-Spanish interpretation and translation. Computer program for learning English, Spanish or Vietnamese open to anyone. General contact: (515) 281-9606 http://www.iowaworkforce.org/centers/newiowan/.
Spot Labor - Clients can be sent out on day labor jobs and the employer pays them “on the spot." Contact: (515) 281-9633 (Dave Brown).
Choices Career Assessment Workshop – The Choices Career Assessment is a web-based system with several career assessments and a “career finder” feature that matches assessment results to a list of careers. Occupational information is available through the Choices system as well as links to information about relevant educational programs. It has been made available through the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. Monthly Workshop at the Workforce Center at 430 East Grand in Des Moines: The 3rd Thursday each month in the 3rd Floor computer lab from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Contact: (515) 242-5695 and leave name and phone number. Staff will return calls to confirm registration.
Iowa Career Readiness Certificate - Whether you’re looking for a job or seeking to bolster your credentials, earning a Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) gives you proof of your job skills. There are three testing locations available. For further information on taking the Career Readiness Certificate contact Craig Immerfall (515) 242-5985 craig.immerfall@iwd.iowa.gov or Kay Maher-Sharp (515) 697-7710) klmaher-sharp@dmacc.edu.
Unemployment Assistance – Assistance applying for unemployment, answering unemployment questions, computers by the west windows are available for applying online. Public Contact Number for Questions: (515) 281-9619.
Job Corps – Residential job training program for individuals ages 16-24 to learn job skills, receive a high school diploma/GED and receive job placement assistance. Contact Leticia Hall at (515) 281-9685.
Promise Jobs – Assistance for individuals receiving FIP benefits. Need to apply first with Department of Human Services to enroll. Contact Department of Human Services at 1-877-937-3663 for more information on how to enroll.
Veterans – Assistance for veterans including advocacy and business outreach, job placement, comprehensive case management for veterans with barriers to employment or service connected disabilities, housing, transition from the military, referrals to other veterans’ service agencies / organizations, and other related services. Brent Camery at (515) 281-9711 or Brent.Camery@iwd.iowa.gov, Jeff Johnson (515)-281-9692 or Jeffrey.Johnson@iwd.iowa.gov, Ted Hall (515) 281-9629 or Theodore.Hall@iwd.iowa.gov, (515) 242-5447 or Katherine.Bearce@iwd.iowa.gov.
DHS Online Application for State of Iowa Services (OASIS) – For people applying for benefits administered by the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). OASIS is a website that can be used to apply for: Food Assistance (formerly known as food stamps), Family Investment Program (limited time cash assistance for families with children), Medical Assistance (Medicaid and other health insurance programs) and Child Care Assistance (subsidized childcare for the working poor). https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/oasis/
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Training and job placement assistance for individuals with disabilities. Must sign up on waiting list to enroll for services. Telephone contact: (515) 242-027. http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov.
Tom Harkin Learning Center – Classroom used for Soft Skills Class and Job Club. Contact Deb Rivera at (515) 281-9632 (the number for the classroom).
Workforce Investment Act Adult Services – A federally funded program that provides training, education, and employment assistance to persons who are out of work due to low income or economically disadvantaged. For more information contact the Adult WIA/Adult Program at (515) 281-9700 or toll free 1-800-845-9013.
Workforce Investment Act Youth Services – A federally funded program that provides focuses on the needs of youth (ages 14-21) and aids them in education, training, and employment. For more information contact the Youth WIA/Youth Program at (515) 281-9655 or 1-800-845-9013.
DMACC Workforce Training Academy - DMACC in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development offer job seekers a variety of trainings to help prepare a job seeker in the areas of resume and cover letter development, interviewing, computer and internet skills training and computer lab assistance. All trainings are offered to the public at no cost. For more information contact Lisa King at (515) 697-7705.
DMACC Workforce Training Academy GED Tuition Assistance Program - Free GED classes during the day, Monday – Friday. Classes are free. Taking the GED test costs $85. Contact: 281-9680. The DMACC Workforce Training Academy may be able to cover the cost of the test for low-income jobseekers without agency funding. Contact (515) 697-7710 for more information.
Disability Program Navigator - Helps people with disabilities “navigate” through the challenges of seeking employment and better inform Social Security beneficiaries and other people with disabilities about the work support programs available. For further information contact Jade Hunt (Disability Navigator) at 515-281-7050 or jade.hunt@iwd.iowa.gov.
Iowa Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program - Supports all Iowa Social Security beneficiaries in pursuing their career objectives and effectively managing their benefits. Information on Social Security Work Incentives can be obtained by your local Community Work Incentive Coordinator (Suzie Paulson at (515) 281-9009) or Suzanne.Paulson@iwd.iowa.gov.
American Indian Council - Offers referral assistance, classroom training programs, work experience programs and on-the-job training programs and services to Native Americans/Alaskan Natives. Call (515) 281-9702, ext. #17 for more information.
Goodwill Industries - Provides people with the tools they need to succeed in working. We are one of the world's largest nonprofit providers of employment and training services for people with disabilities and other disadvantaging conditions such as welfare dependency, illiteracy, criminal history and homelessness. For further information contact (515) 265-5323 or go to http://www.dmgoodwill.org/.
Iowa Department for the Blind - Our program offers the specialized, integrated services that blind and severely visually impaired Iowans need to live independently and work competitively. At the Department, we know that with the right training and opportunity, people who are blind can become full, contributing members of their communities. Contact: Local Phone: 515-281-1333 Toll free (in Iowa): 800-362-2587 or E-mail: information@blind.state.ia.us.
Proteus, Inc. - A culturally-sensitive corporation primarily serving migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families by responding to their needs for employment, training, education, health care and other services that promote self-sufficiency through personal and social growth. For more information on Proteus and locations of main and branch offices call them at (515) 271-5303 or (800) 372-6031. Follow this link for more information.
Spectrum - Spectrum Resources is a local nonprofit agency providing services to the formerly incarcerated. Primary services include: employment, wraparound services, and faith based mentoring services as well as a host of other services based on the individuals needs. Contact: Ericka Wiley - ewiley.spectrum@yahoo.com or (515) 281-9630 office.
Business Service Center – Assistance for existing, expanding and new business start up, including assistance with required federal postings, labor law and human resource consultation, pre-employment testing, creating employee handbooks, job descriptions and other needs. Contact: (515) 281-9649 (Gloria Cano) gloria.cano@iwd.iowa.gov, (515) 281-9621 (Kristi Judkins) kristi.judkins@iwd.iowa.gov or (515) 242-5985 or (Craig Immerfall) craig.immerfall@iwd.iowa.gov.
Employment Services – Assistance finding employment, resume critiques, mock interviews, computers available for job search, online applications and resumes. Public contact number for questions is (515) 281-9619. http://www.iowaworkforce.org/region11/.
Ex-Offenders - Assistance for individuals with criminal records. Includes job skills workshop every Wednesday from 8:30 – 10 am (POETS – Providing Opportunity for Ex-Offenders to Succeed) and one-on-one consultations every morning from 8 – 10 am. Contact Elaine Bales at (515) 281-9608 or Elaine.Bales@iowa.gov.
IWD Job Fair – Every Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:30 am. 5-6 employers give information about their open positions, companies and how to apply for jobs with them. Free for employers to sign up. Contact: (515) 281-9701 (Tony Calaro) or Tony.Calaro@iwd.iowa.gov.
IWD Region 11 Community Calendar – Click on the link below to learn about workshops, job fairs, and other community events scheduled in the Central Iowa area. All events are free of charge. www.iowaworkforce.org/region11/calendar.
New Iowan Center – Assistance for anyone who is new to Iowa or of limited English ability in job search, resume assistance, help filling out applications, assistance with wage claims and other work-related problems, one-on-one English and citizenship classes, community referrals, limited English-to-Spanish interpretation and translation. Computer program for learning English, Spanish or Vietnamese open to anyone. General contact: (515) 281-9606 http://www.iowaworkforce.org/centers/newiowan/.
Spot Labor - Clients can be sent out on day labor jobs and the employer pays them “on the spot." Contact: (515) 281-9633 (Dave Brown).
Choices Career Assessment Workshop – The Choices Career Assessment is a web-based system with several career assessments and a “career finder” feature that matches assessment results to a list of careers. Occupational information is available through the Choices system as well as links to information about relevant educational programs. It has been made available through the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. Monthly Workshop at the Workforce Center at 430 East Grand in Des Moines: The 3rd Thursday each month in the 3rd Floor computer lab from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Contact: (515) 242-5695 and leave name and phone number. Staff will return calls to confirm registration.
Iowa Career Readiness Certificate - Whether you’re looking for a job or seeking to bolster your credentials, earning a Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) gives you proof of your job skills. There are three testing locations available. For further information on taking the Career Readiness Certificate contact Craig Immerfall (515) 242-5985 craig.immerfall@iwd.iowa.gov or Kay Maher-Sharp (515) 697-7710) klmaher-sharp@dmacc.edu.
Unemployment Assistance – Assistance applying for unemployment, answering unemployment questions, computers by the west windows are available for applying online. Public Contact Number for Questions: (515) 281-9619.
Job Corps – Residential job training program for individuals ages 16-24 to learn job skills, receive a high school diploma/GED and receive job placement assistance. Contact Leticia Hall at (515) 281-9685.
Promise Jobs – Assistance for individuals receiving FIP benefits. Need to apply first with Department of Human Services to enroll. Contact Department of Human Services at 1-877-937-3663 for more information on how to enroll.
Veterans – Assistance for veterans including advocacy and business outreach, job placement, comprehensive case management for veterans with barriers to employment or service connected disabilities, housing, transition from the military, referrals to other veterans’ service agencies / organizations, and other related services. Brent Camery at (515) 281-9711 or Brent.Camery@iwd.iowa.gov, Jeff Johnson (515)-281-9692 or Jeffrey.Johnson@iwd.iowa.gov, Ted Hall (515) 281-9629 or Theodore.Hall@iwd.iowa.gov, (515) 242-5447 or Katherine.Bearce@iwd.iowa.gov.
DHS Online Application for State of Iowa Services (OASIS) – For people applying for benefits administered by the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). OASIS is a website that can be used to apply for: Food Assistance (formerly known as food stamps), Family Investment Program (limited time cash assistance for families with children), Medical Assistance (Medicaid and other health insurance programs) and Child Care Assistance (subsidized childcare for the working poor). https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/oasis/
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Training and job placement assistance for individuals with disabilities. Must sign up on waiting list to enroll for services. Telephone contact: (515) 242-027. http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov.
Tom Harkin Learning Center – Classroom used for Soft Skills Class and Job Club. Contact Deb Rivera at (515) 281-9632 (the number for the classroom).
Workforce Investment Act Adult Services – A federally funded program that provides training, education, and employment assistance to persons who are out of work due to low income or economically disadvantaged. For more information contact the Adult WIA/Adult Program at (515) 281-9700 or toll free 1-800-845-9013.
Workforce Investment Act Youth Services – A federally funded program that provides focuses on the needs of youth (ages 14-21) and aids them in education, training, and employment. For more information contact the Youth WIA/Youth Program at (515) 281-9655 or 1-800-845-9013.
DMACC Workforce Training Academy - DMACC in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development offer job seekers a variety of trainings to help prepare a job seeker in the areas of resume and cover letter development, interviewing, computer and internet skills training and computer lab assistance. All trainings are offered to the public at no cost. For more information contact Lisa King at (515) 697-7705.
DMACC Workforce Training Academy GED Tuition Assistance Program - Free GED classes during the day, Monday – Friday. Classes are free. Taking the GED test costs $85. Contact: 281-9680. The DMACC Workforce Training Academy may be able to cover the cost of the test for low-income jobseekers without agency funding. Contact (515) 697-7710 for more information.
Disability Program Navigator - Helps people with disabilities “navigate” through the challenges of seeking employment and better inform Social Security beneficiaries and other people with disabilities about the work support programs available. For further information contact Jade Hunt (Disability Navigator) at 515-281-7050 or jade.hunt@iwd.iowa.gov.
Iowa Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program - Supports all Iowa Social Security beneficiaries in pursuing their career objectives and effectively managing their benefits. Information on Social Security Work Incentives can be obtained by your local Community Work Incentive Coordinator (Suzie Paulson at (515) 281-9009) or Suzanne.Paulson@iwd.iowa.gov.
American Indian Council - Offers referral assistance, classroom training programs, work experience programs and on-the-job training programs and services to Native Americans/Alaskan Natives. Call (515) 281-9702, ext. #17 for more information.
Goodwill Industries - Provides people with the tools they need to succeed in working. We are one of the world's largest nonprofit providers of employment and training services for people with disabilities and other disadvantaging conditions such as welfare dependency, illiteracy, criminal history and homelessness. For further information contact (515) 265-5323 or go to http://www.dmgoodwill.org/.
Iowa Department for the Blind - Our program offers the specialized, integrated services that blind and severely visually impaired Iowans need to live independently and work competitively. At the Department, we know that with the right training and opportunity, people who are blind can become full, contributing members of their communities. Contact: Local Phone: 515-281-1333 Toll free (in Iowa): 800-362-2587 or E-mail: information@blind.state.ia.us.
Proteus, Inc. - A culturally-sensitive corporation primarily serving migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families by responding to their needs for employment, training, education, health care and other services that promote self-sufficiency through personal and social growth. For more information on Proteus and locations of main and branch offices call them at (515) 271-5303 or (800) 372-6031. Follow this link for more information.
Spectrum - Spectrum Resources is a local nonprofit agency providing services to the formerly incarcerated. Primary services include: employment, wraparound services, and faith based mentoring services as well as a host of other services based on the individuals needs. Contact: Ericka Wiley - ewiley.spectrum@yahoo.com or (515) 281-9630 office.
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