Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Join us for the 2021 Workforce Roundtables
21 Sep 2021
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Featured topics:
- Employer and high school work based learning programs
- Resources to hire, train and retain workers
- Employer services at IowaWORKS
- Workforce programs
Learn from others and share your workforce strategies. Register online to attend here!
In conjunction with the roundtables, IWD will lead a support team to conduct workforce needs assessments for interested local employers onsite. Employers interested in hosting a workforce assessment can send an email to iwdassessments@iwd.iowa.gov. Participating employers will then be provided a tailored set of information about relevant state programs along with dedicated points of contact.
Two Opportunities to Attend!
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 12th | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: IowaWORKS | 600 S. Pierce Avenue | Mason City, IA 50401
Date & Time: Monday, October 25th | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Where: NIACC | 500 College Drive | Mason City, IA 50401
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