Apprenticeship Program
Iowa's Apprenticeship Program funds projects that increase the skills of workers through a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. The Iowa Department of Economic Development provides funding support for classroom and on-the-job training for workers in high-technology jobs, or jobs utilizing the most up-to-date technologies that are available in the workplace. For participating businesses, the advantages include more efficient production and greater profitability through valuable employee training.
Business Eligibility Requirements:
- Jobs for which classroom and on-the-job training is received must be high-technology jobs, or jobs utilizing the most up-to-date technologies that are available in the workplace.
- All apprenticeship projects funded through the Iowa Department of Economic Development must be approved by the federal Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
- Application for this program must be made through a local community college.
Locate a community college near you.
To Learn More:
Contact your local community college or:
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515.242.4867
E-mail: workforce@iowalifechanging.com
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