Strategic Partners
Iowaworks
IowaWORKS brings together various program partners to ensure businesses and job seekers have access to information and services that lead to positive educational and employment outcomes. The one-stop system integrates workforce development, education, and other human service-focused services into a seamless customer-focused network. The goal of the system is to enhance access to programs and improve long-term employment outcomes for individual customers.
The comprehensive one-stop center, located at 200 E Army Post Road in Des Moines, is a physical location where individual and employer customers can access the programs and services of all required partners, along with any additional partners as determined by the CIWDB and the Chief Lead Elected Official. The CIWDB chooses an IowaWORKS “One-Stop Operator” and certifies the center.
National Able Network
National Able Network, Inc. was selected as the local WIOA Title I service provider and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1977 that specializes in providing innovative workforce development programming to job seekers and businesses. Able assists more than 75,000 individuals annually through the administration of multiple workforce development programs across the Midwest and brings decades of experience operating federal workforce programs.
- Helping dislocated workers transition into new industries through personalized career coaching and skills training.
- Offering certifications in high-demand fields like IT and healthcare to help job seekers stay competitive.
- Connecting businesses with skilled talent ready to make a difference in the workforce.
- On-the-job training to participants and strong partnerships with local ethnic community-based organizations.