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Iowa College Student Analysis

The Iowa College Student Survey and The Iowa College Student Analysis are a production of  Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Research and Strategic Initiatives Unit, in cooperation with Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED), Iowa Department of Education (DE), and the Governor of the State of Iowa’s Office. 

In February 2008, The College Student Survey was emailed to representatives of community colleges, state universities, and private institutions across the state of Iowa. The survey was then distributed electronically to the student populations by the college representatives. Therefore, using a scattershot random sampling of college students. The window for responses extended from February 2008 through April 2008.  There were 10,491 responses received.

Iowa College Student Analysis 2008

Iowa Workforce Needs Assessment Survey

The Workforce Needs Assessment was conducted from September 2007 through January 2008 by Iowa Workforce Development with support from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.  Employers were asked to provide information regarding both their current level of employment and their current and expected job vacancies.  The goal of the survey was to collect and analyze data regarding the demand for workers and the skills required of workers in the area.  This information can be used by economic developers, government agencies, and departments of education to guide their decision making on issues related to workforce development, vocational training, and employee recruitment programs.

Statewide Needs Assessment Survey 2007/2008

Laborshed Studies

Laborshed studies provide community economic developers and existing or prospective employers a flexible tool to understand the local labor market and make informed expansion and site selection decisions.

A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers. Laborshed studies show the distribution of the workers irrespective of natural or political boundaries. Laborsheds also address underemployment, the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce, current and desired occupations, wages, hours worked and distance willing to commute to work. 

Laborshed Executive Summaries:

Regional Laborshed Executive Summaries:

Laborshed/Regional Executive Summaries Archive:

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