Iowa Employment
Iowa Employment & Workforce Programs
This directory highlights employment support and workforce programs used by job seekers—including justice-involved individuals—across Iowa. Always confirm program eligibility and documentation requirements (especially if you’re on probation, parole, or supervision).
Central Iowa
Examples: Polk, Story, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Boone
✅ Verified Workforce Hubs & Public Programs
IowaWORKS (Des Moines area)
Job search, resume help, training referrals, employer connections.
Job search, resume help, training referrals, employer connections.
Des Moines
(515) 281-5706
DMACC Career & Employment Services
Career coaching, training pathways, job placement support (student/community options vary).
Career coaching, training pathways, job placement support (student/community options vary).
Ankeny/DM
(515) 964-6200
Goodwill of Central Iowa — Career Services
Job training, placement support, reentry-friendly pathways (programs vary by site).
Job training, placement support, reentry-friendly pathways (programs vary by site).
Des Moines
(515) 265-5323
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employment Support
Manpower (Central Iowa offices)
Temporary-to-hire opportunities; bring ID/work eligibility documents.
Temporary-to-hire opportunities; bring ID/work eligibility documents.
Des Moines
(877) 270-2594
Express Employment Professionals
Light industrial, clerical, skilled trades (placements vary).
Light industrial, clerical, skilled trades (placements vary).
Central IA
Varies
Apprenticeship / Skilled Trades Pathways (Local)
Union and contractor apprenticeships; eligibility/background requirements vary.
Union and contractor apprenticeships; eligibility/background requirements vary.
Central IA
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Eastern Iowa
Examples: Linn, Johnson, Scott, Clinton, Muscatine
✅ Verified Workforce Hubs & Public Programs
IowaWORKS (Cedar Rapids / Iowa City region)
Job search, workshops, training referrals, employer hiring events.
Job search, workshops, training referrals, employer hiring events.
Cedar Rapids
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Kirkwood Community College — Career Services
Training programs and career navigation support (services vary).
Training programs and career navigation support (services vary).
Cedar Rapids
(319) 398-4988
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) — Workforce Training
Career pathways, credential programs, employer partnerships.
Career pathways, credential programs, employer partnerships.
Davenport
(563) 336-3300
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employment Support
Adecco (Regional offices)
Warehousing, manufacturing, admin placements (varies by location).
Warehousing, manufacturing, admin placements (varies by location).
Eastern IA
(800) 544-0605
Randstad (Regional offices)
Industrial and office placements; requirements vary by job.
Industrial and office placements; requirements vary by job.
Eastern IA
(877) 664-0410
Local Workforce Boards / Nonprofit Job Programs
Work readiness support; ask about reentry-friendly placements.
Work readiness support; ask about reentry-friendly placements.
Multiple
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Northeast Iowa
Examples: Black Hawk, Dubuque, Bremer, Winneshiek, Clayton
✅ Verified Workforce Hubs & Public Programs
IowaWORKS (Waterloo / Cedar Falls region)
Job matching, training referrals, career workshops, hiring events.
Job matching, training referrals, career workshops, hiring events.
Waterloo
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Northeast Iowa Community College — Career Services
Job training and credential programs (services vary by campus).
Job training and credential programs (services vary by campus).
Calmar
(844) 642-2338
Dubuque Works / Regional Workforce Initiatives
Local employer connections and job readiness resources (availability varies).
Local employer connections and job readiness resources (availability varies).
Dubuque
(563) 589-4120
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employment Support
Kelly Services (Regional)
Temporary and contract roles; placement requirements vary.
Temporary and contract roles; placement requirements vary.
NE Iowa
(800) 252-5627
PeopleReady
On-demand general labor; verify onboarding requirements.
On-demand general labor; verify onboarding requirements.
NE Iowa
(800) 518-0104
Community Action / Work Readiness Programs (Local)
Employment coaching, benefits navigation, transportation support (varies by county).
Employment coaching, benefits navigation, transportation support (varies by county).
Multiple
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Southeast Iowa
Examples: Lee, Des Moines, Henry, Wapello, Jefferson, Mahaska
✅ Verified Workforce Hubs & Public Programs
IowaWORKS (SE Iowa region)
Employment services, training referrals, workshops.
Employment services, training referrals, workshops.
Burlington/Ottumwa
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Southeastern Community College — Career/Workforce
Training programs and workforce partnerships.
Training programs and workforce partnerships.
West Burlington
(319) 208-5000
Indian Hills Community College — Workforce Training
Job training programs and career pathways (services vary).
Job training programs and career pathways (services vary).
Ottumwa
(800) 726-2585
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employment Support
Local Temp Agencies / Light Industrial Hiring
Manufacturing and warehouse roles; ask about second-chance hiring policies.
Manufacturing and warehouse roles; ask about second-chance hiring policies.
Multiple
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Goodwill / Community-Based Employment Programs
Work readiness, placement assistance, soft-skills coaching (location-specific).
Work readiness, placement assistance, soft-skills coaching (location-specific).
SE Iowa
Varies
Reentry & Supportive Employment Programs (Local)
Programs may require referral; check supervision/eligibility rules.
Programs may require referral; check supervision/eligibility rules.
SE Iowa
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Northwest Iowa
Examples: Clay, Dickinson, Sioux, Plymouth, Woodbury, Cerro Gordo (north/central overlap)
✅ Verified Workforce Hubs & Public Programs
IowaWORKS (Sioux City / NW region)
Job search support, training referrals, employer connections.
Job search support, training referrals, employer connections.
Sioux City
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Northwest Iowa Community College — Workforce Training
Career training programs and employer-connected pathways.
Career training programs and employer-connected pathways.
Sheldon
(800) 352-4907
Western Iowa Tech (WITCC) — Career Services
Training and job placement support (services vary by campus/program).
Training and job placement support (services vary by campus/program).
Sioux City
(712) 274-6400
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employment Support
Express Employment Professionals (Regional)
Industrial and office placements; onboarding requirements vary.
Industrial and office placements; onboarding requirements vary.
NW Iowa
Varies
Local Manufacturing / Packing Plants Hiring
Walk-in hiring and online applications; ask about background policies up front.
Walk-in hiring and online applications; ask about background policies up front.
NW Iowa
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Community Action Agencies (Local)
Employment coaching + barriers support (transportation, childcare—varies).
Employment coaching + barriers support (transportation, childcare—varies).
Multiple
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Western Iowa
Examples: Pottawattamie, Mills, Harrison, Shelby, Cass
✅ Verified Workforce Hubs & Public Programs
IowaWORKS (Council Bluffs / Western IA)
Workforce services, job matching, training referrals.
Workforce services, job matching, training referrals.
Council Bluffs
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Iowa Western Community College — Career/Workforce
Career pathways, training and employer connections.
Career pathways, training and employer connections.
Council Bluffs
(712) 325-3200
Reentry Resource Navigation (Local)
Ask IowaWORKS or local nonprofits about reentry employment programs.
Ask IowaWORKS or local nonprofits about reentry employment programs.
Western IA
211
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employment Support
Randstad / Adecco / Manpower (Regional Placements)
Office + industrial placements; always ask about job requirements and policies.
Office + industrial placements; always ask about job requirements and policies.
Western IA
Varies
Temp-to-Hire Warehouse & Logistics (Local)
Common entry point for fast employment; confirm shifts + onboarding.
Common entry point for fast employment; confirm shifts + onboarding.
Western IA
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Local Nonprofit Job Coaching
Interview practice, work readiness, referrals (availability varies).
Interview practice, work readiness, referrals (availability varies).
Western IA
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Statewide Programs
Available across Iowa
✅ Verified Statewide Workforce & Career Tools
Iowa Workforce Development / IowaWORKS
Official workforce system: job listings, training programs, unemployment resources, job centers.
Official workforce system: job listings, training programs, unemployment resources, job centers.
Statewide
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CareerOneStop — Local Job Center Finder
Find job centers, training programs, and career resources by zip code.
Find job centers, training programs, and career resources by zip code.
Statewide
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Apprenticeship.gov — Apprenticeship Finder
Search registered apprenticeships and trades programs (requirements vary).
Search registered apprenticeships and trades programs (requirements vary).
Statewide
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🛠️ Eligible Job Boards & Support Navigation
211 Iowa — Supportive Services Navigation
Ask for employment support, transportation, work clothes, IDs, and local programs.
Ask for employment support, transportation, work clothes, IDs, and local programs.
Statewide
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Indeed / ZipRecruiter (Statewide)
Search jobs by city/zip; always verify employer requirements and background policies.
Search jobs by city/zip; always verify employer requirements and background policies.
Statewide
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Second-Chance Hiring Pathway (Ask IowaWORKS)
Ask about employers open to reentry hiring and available coaching/program referrals.
Ask about employers open to reentry hiring and available coaching/program referrals.
Statewide
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Important: Hiring decisions and eligibility rules vary by employer and program. Always confirm requirements (ID, work authorization, background policy, schedule, onboarding) before enrolling or accepting a job.
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