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Council Bluffs Workforce Center

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Council Bluffs Workforce Center

 

Omni Centré Business Mall
300 W. Broadway, Suite 13
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone:  (712) 242-2100
Fax:  (712) 242-2155
Jobs Hotline:  (712) 242-2175

New Office Hours
Monday - Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Established in 1997, the Council Bluffs Workforce Development one-stop center allows customers to access a wide variety of services at one location.  By offering these services in a convenient location, customers spend less time searching for the right place to go and more time using up-to-date services to get the answers to their questions.  Regional partners and local agencies also use the center to meet with their customers and clients.   

The Council Bluffs Workforce Development Center is the home of the following "Partner Agencies": Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), Iowa Western Community College Workforce Development Office (WIA, PROMISE JOBS), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), Iowa Western Community College Adult Learning Center, Job Corps, and the West Central Development Corporation.

In recognizing the education, training, and employment needs of the workforce in Southwestern Iowa, the Council Bluffs Workforce Development Center prides itself on not only providing job seekers the tools they need for a successful job search, but also by making sure the resources available are used effectively.  For those individuals looking for in-depth employment assistance, staff members are available to help with traditional internet job searches, résumé development, job search and placement assistance, and career planning.

Employers can find information on occupational trends, unemployment, industrial growth, wage rates, and current economic issues affecting the workforce in our region.  As always, staff members are available to post job orders, make appropriate referrals, and take the appropriate steps towards meeting the employment needs of prospective employers.  The Council Bluffs Workforce Development Center continues its commitment to doing its part to ensure the successful growth and development of the community. 

Services Available:

• Resource Center 
  - Job Information
  - Résumémaker
  - Choices Career Exploration
  - Internet Access
  - Labor Market Information
  - Typing Tutorial
  - Proficiency Testing in Typing and 10-Key
  - Word Processing and Spreadsheet
  - IntelliKeys - Adaptive keyboard
  - Remote Speaker Telephone
  - Portable Personal Amplifier
  - Telephone Amplifier

• Brochures and Pamphlets 

• Job Placement Assistance 

• Job Information 

• Unemployment Insurance 

• PROMISE JOBS

• Reemployment Services 

• Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits 

• Work Permits 

• Required Posting Information 

• Veterans Services

About Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs is a city that is proud of its intriguing heritage, unique landscapes and friendly people.  When you come to Council Bluffs, you will probably notice the picturesque bluffs, known as the Loess Hills (pronounced “luss”), as well as the dynamic Missouri River Valley.  For those who enjoy a faster pace, entertainment is easy to find in Council Bluffs.  The city features a variety of lush parks, bicycle trails, shopping areas and Harvey's Recreation Complex.  There are also three casino resorts drawing eight million visitors every year, featuring live entertainment and world-class dining facilities. 

Served by two interstates, a major airport and a diverse workforce, Council Bluffs has strengthened its financial, medical, retail, trade and transportation centers through a community-wide commitment to business growth.  The Pottawattamie County Growth Alliance, a partnership of local governing agencies, business, education and economic development groups, works proactively to keep Council Bluffs on the leading edge of business opportunity.
 

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