Laborshed Study To Be Conducted in Iowa City Area
CONTACT Bridget Weddle, Labor Market Research Economist Iowa Workforce Development 1000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319 Telephone: 515-281-7525 FAX: 515-281-9656 IOWA CITY AREA CONTACT Austin Korns, Director of Business Development Iowa City Area Development & Iowa City Area Business Partnership 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (309) 582-4182 Email: akorns@icadgroup.com […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Returns for Area Employers
Inclusive ICR, a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the workforce throughout the ICR region, has announced the return of the DEI Index. The free diversity, equity and inclusion assessment is available to all area employers starting April 18 through May 12. The DEI Index is made possible through Inclusive […]
UI REACH Introduces People with Disabilities to Johnson County’s Workforce
Only 19.1% of people with disabilities are working right now. UI REACH has over 200 alumni and 87% are employed! UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is a comprehensive transition program for students with intellectual, cognitive and learning disabilities through the University of Iowa College of Education. 20 students graduated from the program in May […]
Resources from Voc. Rehab. for Johnson County Employers
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Voc. Rehab.) is a state program that works with individuals who face barriers with employment. Voc. Rehab. prepares, trains, and educates these individuals to be productive team members. Voc. Rehab. also partners with businesses to prepare the workplace for and place these qualified candidates. Check out their no-cost business services listed […]
Inclusive ICR Releases DEI Regional Report
Jennifer Banta, our Vice President of Advocacy & Community Development, has been working as part of Inclusive ICR to release the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report. Inclusive ICR is a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in workforce throughout the region. We are excited to announce the release of […]