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Workforce development boosts our region’s economic stability and prosperity by focusing on our people! Recruiting, staffing, training, education, retention, and up-skilling are all key factors in developing your team and maintaining qualified candidates as an employer. In an effort to create a competitive workforce advantage in Boone County, the BCC continues to expand its strategic workforce efforts. Looking for more information- contact Jennifer@BooneCountyChamber.com.
Where: Boone County Chamber of Commerce | #903 Story St, Boone IA 50036
When: First Wednesday of the month | 9AM – 12PM
Join us at the Chamber the first Wednesday every month for a FREE career clinic supported by Iowa Workforce Development! Talk to a friendly career planner and learn how to brighten your future.
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Child care is a constant concern for people in the workforce and employers.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is implementing a multi-phase Shared Services project. This work is in response to the Governor’s Child Care Task Force Report (November 2021).
The multi-phase Shared Services project includes:
Launch of two new online tools, Child Care Search and Child Care Data Dashboards, powered by Iowa Child Care Connect (C3);
Extension of state-funded monthly CCMS licenses for brightwheel and Playground through June 30, 2025;
Process for additional CCMS vendors to connect to C3;
Continued funding for business coaching that helps providers learn to use the CCMS software and analyze data in the system to improve business practices; and
Launch of a child care-specific business resource library with over 50 topics.
More information can be found here:
hhs.iowa.gov/media/14243/download?inline
If you are a childcare program and want to participate or learn more about this opportunity, click here:
midsioux.org/resources/files/programs/CCCI/108C%20OneStopShop.pdf
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There’s already child care search. Maybe they should pay the people who provide the care a decent wage. Give them health insurance so they don’t have to be on Medicaid & paid time off. McDonald’s workers make more.
Join NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and Central Iowa Small Business Development Center for the three-part, online Entrepreneurship series! This series is your guide to start mastering the fundamental aspects of business creation, financial management, and effective marketing strategies.
Register for this free series today! www.pappajohncenter.com/event/business-essentials-fall2024/
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DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy will be offering another CDL Jumpstart program in Perry in September.
CDL Jumpstart is a preparation program for English Language Learners interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The course is intended for individuals with high intermediate to advanced English language skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate.
Requirements to Participate:
Valid Iowa driver’s license
Driving experience in the U.S. for at least 1 year
Minimum reading and listening test scores
English Language Learner
Review of Certified Iowa Driving Record
CDL Jumpstart helps Students:
Learn industry-specific vocabulary
Gain hands-on experience at the Transportation Institute
Prepare for the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam
Create a resume and practice interviewing skills
Navigate the steps of enrolling in the CDL program
Registration: Interested students can complete this online registration formhttps://iowa.getconnectable.com/des-moines-area-community-college/start
or call 515-697-7854.
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Have you missed any of our #WorkforceWednesday posts? Need to refer back to a resource that was posted? Don't worry, we have you covered! They are all listed on our website www.boonecountychamber.com under Workforce Development. Check them out anytime!
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Are you looking update your skills or advance your career? Sign up for one of DMACC's many continuing education classes today. Visit www.dmacc.edu/ce/index.html to secure your spot!
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CIRAS Training, Events, and Workshops
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is a part of the College of Engineering and the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) at Iowa State University. CIRAS collaborates with Iowa companies and communities to support their growth and success.
Click on the link below to see upcoming events offered by the Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service.
www.ciras.iastate.edu/events-workshops/
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📣The Central Iowa Jobs Training Grant is currently open for applications until August 1, 2024. This funding opportunity aims to assist unemployed and underemployed individuals in Central Iowa in developing essential skills necessary to secure well-paying careers.
For more information and eligibility, please visit,
workforce.iowa.gov/opportunities/grants/central-iowa-job-training?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR11n8…
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Central Iowa Job Training Program Grant
workforce.iowa.gov
The Central Iowa Job Training Program Grant helps unemployed & underemployed individuals develop essential skills to help attain higher-paying jobs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa's small businesses, including startups, manufacturers, and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds?
Join America's SBDC Iowa for a free lunch-and-learn informational panel event at The Outlet Co-Work & Space, 119 East Main Street, Marshalltown, on Tuesday, July 30th to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs.
Registration is required to attend this event.
To learn more or register, visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEZEIFz_mdUn9NJvykwakkf-0Ci_BewqfvTzLx5LMGhTqDdQ/viewform
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Thanks to the Biden administration for making these funds possible