Workforce Development
Job Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Program
The Job Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Program provides technical assistance grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations that are providing training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The grant funds may be used for the direct purchase of technical services to pursue local integrated employment initiatives, including market expansion, integration of workforce, or production expansion. The program is a joint effort of the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Iowa Department for the Blind, and IDED. For information, call 515.242.4790.
Job Creation, Retention and Enhancement Fund
Nearly $6 million in CDBG funds are reserved annually for activities that promote employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income Iowans. Three programs within the fund are the Economic Development Set-Aside (EDSA), the Public Facilities Set-Aside (PFSA) and Career Link. Applications for these programs are accepted from cities and counties at any time. EDSA and PFSA are designed to assist businesses either through a direct or forgivable loan or through infrastructure projects. Career Link is an industry-driven training program designed to help the underemployed and working poor obtain the training and skills they need to move into available higher-skill, better-paying jobs. For more information about EDSA or PFSA, call 515.242.4831. For more information about Career Link, call 515.242.4790.
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