Building a Stronger Future: South Central and Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Boards to Merge
On August 25th, the State Workforce Development Board approved the merger of the South Central Workforce Development Board and the Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board to create a more unified and resilient workforce system to serve businesses, job seekers, and communities across 22 counties in Iowa. This merger comes in response to significant federal workforce funding reductions and the need to strengthen administrative efficiency, accountability, and service delivery. By combining fiscal
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Retrain & Retain Grant Helps Businesses Strengthen Their Workforce
The Retrain & Retain Grant is designed to help businesses keep valued employees and prepare them for the next step in their careers. By funding training that expands skills, strengthens leadership, and supports professional growth, the program creates clear pathways to promotion and advancement within the company. This proactive approach not only boosts employee satisfaction and retention, but also helps businesses avoid layoffs by adapting their workforce to meet changing industry needs. Investing in
