Iowa Workforce Development

E-mail us at: Region14.web@
iwd.state.ia.us
 

Creston Office
215 North Elm Street
Creston, Iowa 50801
(641) 782-2119
(641) 782-7060 Fax


 

Red Oak Office
1000 North Broadway
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
(712) 623-2569
(712) 623-3227 Fax

Osceola Office
2520 West McLane
Osceola, Iowa 50213
(641) 342-4955
(641) 342-6168 Fax

Business Services

Upcoming Seminar

Sexual Harassment --As an employer would you know how to protect yourself and your company if a sexual harassment case was filed?

Barb Tapscott, an employment attorney with Iowa Workforce Development will be discussing this topic and other related issues with employers.  She will discuss recent sexual harassment cases, potential employer liability, conducting investigations and what employers can do to protect themselves and their company.

Sexual Harassment Seminar
May 1, 2008
Southwestern Community College
Performing Arts Center
1p.m. - 3p.m.

There is no cost to you, you just need to pre-register to save your place at this informative seminar.  Contact the Creston Iowa Workforce Center for more information and to register at 641/782-2119 email Region14.web@iwd.iowa.gov.

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Iowa Workforce Development links employers to a variety of qualified applicants and provides job seekers with access to employment and training opportunities. Some services provided to employers include:

• Labor Market Information
• Assessment and Skill Testing
• Required Posters (New 7 in 1 Posters available at no cost)
• Work Permits
• Conference Rooms Available (at no cost)
• Tax Liability Information

In addition, the Workforce Development Centers have a  tool called Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (OPAC) which is a premier PC and office skills testing suite. With an array of over 30 tests, the OPAC System is the perfect tool to measure job applicant PC and office skills. For more information, please contact your local IWD office.

Businesses Linking to Job Seekers
Online Business Directory

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is offering a new online service for job seekers and businesses in Southwest Iowa. The regional Web site in Region 14, (Creston, Osceola and Red Oak) has new directories of business Web sites to make it easier for job seekers to find out about employer and to assist employers to find qualified workers.

The new service allows a business to link their Web site directly with IWD's web site at no cost. This provides the business with access to thousands of customers and exposure to workers seeking employment. It also makes it easier for job seekers to find out more about a business or apply for employment online. IWD's Web sites receive over 4 million hits per month.

Business interested in listing their Web site on the business directory may submit their web site for consideration at: http://www.iowaworks.org/directory.