In this episode of Mills County Routes, host Carlene Hall sits down with Jeff Veit of Iowa Workforce Development to talk about the resources available to job seekers and employers across Southwest Iowa.Jeff explains how Iowa Workforce Development serves as a connection point between businesses looking for employees and individuals searching for work or career advancement. His role as a Business Engagement Consultant covers 13 counties, helping employers solve workforce challenges and helping people find meaningful employment opportunities. In this conversation, you’ll learn about:• How Iowa Workforce Development helps businesses recruit employees• Free services for job seekers including resume help and interview preparation• Paid training opportunities such as CDL and CNA programs• On-the-job training programs that help employers hire and train new workers• Weekly hiring events that connect employers with candidates• Workforce solutions for small businesses and rural communities• The importance of hiring and developing talent within local communitiesJeff also discusses the challenges employers and workers face in rural Iowa and how workforce programs can help strengthen local economies while keeping young people working and building careers in their hometowns. If you are a business owner looking for employees, or a job seeker exploring new opportunities, Iowa Workforce Development offers services that can help and many of them are completely free.Mills County Routes is dedicated to sharing the people, programs, and opportunities that strengthen communities across Mills County and Southwest Iowa.Subscribe for more conversations highlighting local businesses, community leaders, and resources that make a difference in our region.