Job Seeker Resources
You don't have to be unemployed to
utilize the services provided by the Iowa WORKS Partnership.
IowaWORKS will contribute to Iowa's economic growth by providing quality customer-driven services that support prosperity, productivity, health and safety for Iowans.
Develop career and job search
tools.
Don't have a résumé? Don't
have E-mail? No problem. Visit one of our Skills department
and use our computers to type your résumé and cover letters, search
job listings, practice or test your typing skills.
Review books and pamphlets on the
latest job seeking trends. or establish a free E-mail
account. Our professional staffing specialists are available to
assist you and can recommend other services that may be helpful.
The IowaWORKS Partnership offers many workshops designed
to help you develop or refine the tools and skills needed to obtain and
retain employment. View our
calendar of events for a list of upcoming workshops.
Need a Ride? We're Here to Help!
365ride is dedicated to ensuring that you are informed of, and have
access to, coordinated transportation services that promote
independence and enhance your quality of life. We work with the
Transportation Advisory Group to identify unmet needs and provide
solutions.
www.365ride.org
Stand out from the crowd.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and
Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit (WtWTC)
offers federal income tax credits to employers who hire
persons from certain qualified groups, such as low income or disabled.
Our professional staffing specialists can help you see if you qualify
for this hiring incentive and provide information on how to market this
incentive to potential employers.
Learn about employment assistance
for the disabled.
Assistance is available for
people receiving Social Security Disability (SSI or SSDI) by contacting a
benefits counselor before
you rule out employment. Know the facts about the work incentives awaiting
you!
For
more information call the at (319) 365-9474, ext 31115
Review
labor market trends.
Find prevailing wage rates for your occupation. Discover
projected job outlooks. Review local and national economic trends.
