Central Iowa Workforce Development Board
Our Vision
All Central Iowans are engaged and thriving in our workforce
Central Iowa Workforce Development Board (CIWDB) is a strategic, business‑led group of community leaders appointed by local elected officials to guide and oversee the workforce development system in Central Iowa. Its purpose is to ensure that job training, employment services, and economic development initiatives meet the needs of both employers and job seekers, while supporting regional economic growth
Local Board Members
By acting as a strategic leader and convener, the LWDB ensures that workforce development is coordinated, effective, and responsive to local labor market needs. This helps close skill gaps, expand job opportunities, and sustain economic vitality in the community
Meeting and Minutes
Summaries of discussions, decisions, and actions taken during CIWDB meetings. They serve as an official record, ensuring transparency, accountability, and clarity for all board members and stakeholders.
WIOA Compliance Documents
Essential tools that ensure Iowa’s adherence to state and federal regulations, promoting efficient and coordinated efforts among agencies and organizations.
What is Central Iowa Workforce Development Board?
A Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a local or regional organization that oversees and coordinates workforce development programs and services to address employment and skill needs within a specific area. These boards are typically composed of business leaders, educators, labor representatives, community organizations, and government officials. They operate under the framework of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in the United States.
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Strategically Leading Workforce Strategies
Central Iowa Counties
Local Board Members
Program Partners
Business & Job Seeker Resources
IowaWORKS
IowaWORKS connects job seekers with employers, offers career counseling, training, workshops, and supports unemployment, veterans, and youth services.
Labor Market information
Provides data on employment trends, wages, industries, workforce demographics, and economic conditions to support informed decision-making and planning.
IWD Business Engagement Division
Connects businesses with resources to support growth, employee development, and community engagement initiatives.
Business Engagement Consultation
One-stop shop ready to provide individualized assistance for employers facing workforce challenges.
CIWDB Updates
What's Happening and the CIWDB Newsletter
July 2026 E Newsletter
Important updates impacting the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board’s Central Iowa region. Newsletter Topics: IowaWORKS Job Seeker Success Story IowaWORKS Resources State and Federal Workforce Updates Iowa Manufacturing Grant Read
June 2026 E Newsletter
Important updates impacting the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board’s Central Iowa region. Newsletter Topics: IowaWORKS Job Seeker Success Story IowaWORKS Career Fairs State and Federal Resources State of Iowa Labor
May 2026 E Newsletter
Important updates impacting the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board’s Central Iowa region. Newsletter Topics: IowaWORKS Integrated Resource Success Story LSI to operate Evelyn K Davis Center Highway 30 Mobile Workforce