In this episode, we talk about the workforce resources available to refugee communities across Iowa. Henny Ohr, Director of EMBARC Iowa, explains how program navigators help members of refugee communities overcome barriers to employment and connect with job opportunities. 

IowaWORKS centers across the state are here to help your company find skilled employees. IowaWORKS Business Marketing Specialist Deborah Fox explains how she works directly with local businesses to help them identify their workforce needs, overcome hiring barriers, and recruit new talent.  

Building the workforce of tomorrow starts with innovation in the classroom today. In this episode, Central Campus Director of Career and Technical Education Tascha Brown explains how schools can help students explore their career interests and start making their post-graduation plans.  

There are job training programs that help individuals transition out of correctional facilities and back into the workforce. Reentry Coordinator for North Iowa Correctional Facilities Brian Pibal explains how workforce services help build skills and a supportive network for returning citizens looking for job opportunities.  

This episode focuses on Project Iowa, a non-profit organization that offers support and training services to Iowans seeking better careers. Project Iowa volunteer Chris Noth explains some of the ways the organization works with teenagers to connect them with training and mentorship opportunities in the community.  

This episode is all about the perspective of a job seeker here in Iowa. We spoke with Dan Rund to learn about his experiences searching for work and what he hopes to accomplish in his  journey. 

Join the conversation as we highlight St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that has programs to help underserved populations build job skills and find pathways to employment. Executive Director Steve Havemann talks about how St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines works with the community to help people overcome barriers and connect with new job opportunities.  

This episode is dedicated to the Workforce Roundtables scheduled throughout Iowa this fall. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend explains how each event opens up discussions about strategies and programs that help employers build their workforce.  

In this episode, we’re exploring how the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Young Adult program helps individuals between the ages of 18-24 earn a career training certification.  Program Navigator Alyssa Czapla and Employment Specialist Ruby Murillo share how a short-term training certificate can be a stepping stone for young Iowans to excel in high-demand careers.  

We’re talking about on-the-job training programs that help returning citizens learn skills for high-demand jobs. Dane Sulentic, Registered Apprenticeship Coordinator for the Department of Corrections, explains how Registered Apprenticeship programs train individuals transitioning out of correctional facilities and prepare them for reentering the workforce.