EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS An Employee Training Resource HELPING IMPROVE IOWA’S SKILLED, PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE Iowa’s workforce training programs have evolved from a business expansion incentive tool into a comprehensive, targeted human resource tool available to all Iowa businesses. Iowa’s industry-driven workforce development programs and services enhance Iowa’s economic well-being by increasing the skills of an already productive Iowa workforce. Iowans, with their unmatched work ethic, are acquiring skills that will increase their earning and improve the competitiveness of Iowa businesses. By leveraging training resources, fi lling funding gaps in human resource development initiatives, and sponsoring business consortia that address common employment training needs, the skills of Iowa’s workers are enhanced, allowing its industries to grow. An Employee Training Program Designed for New or Expanding Business The Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E) was developed to assist businesses that are creating new positions or new jobs. If the company is expanding operations, or locating a new facility in the state, the New Jobs Training Program can provide fl exible funding to meet the wide variety of training and employee development needs for its new employees. The assistance available ranges from highly specialized educational programs to basic skill training for new positions. Valuable Program Services The Iowa New Jobs Training Program provides a variety of valuable services, including: y Basic adult education y Job-related instruction y Skill assessment y Training equipment, materials and supplies y Training services of a community college or another educational institution y Testing and evaluation of employees y Customized or general instruction at a training facility selected by the employer y Reimbursement of training travel costs for employees y College tuition, books and fees y Training services of a private trainer Another benefi t of the Iowa New Jobs Training Program is the Iowa New Jobs Tax Credit. The tax credit is available to a company that has entered into a New Jobs Training Program agreement and will increase its employment in Iowa by at least 10 percent. Enhancing the Skills of Iowa’s Existing Workforce The Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F) invests in customized training for existing employers. Each of Iowa’s community colleges aids businesses with funding. The maximum award is $25,000 for each project, provided the company offers a minimum 25 percent cash match. A business site may be approved for multiple projects — with maximum funding over three years, not to exceed $50,000 per site. Business consortiums may also apply. The training services provided may include: y Skill assessment y Adult basic education y Job-related counseling y Cost of training services for company, college or contracted trainer y Training-related materials, equipment, software and supplies y Rental of training facilities; training-related travel and meals y Contracted or professional services For more information on these and other programs, call the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) at 1.800.245.IOWA or +1.515.242.4896. Or, visit us on the Web at www.iowalifechanging.com. The Iowa Department of Economic Development oversees the Iowa Jobs Training Program and the Iowa New Jobs Training Program. Individual community colleges administer the programs located in their respective regions, offering a one-stop-shop training approach for Iowa businesses. Here’s How to Get Started … Contact your local community college or the Iowa Department of Economic Development at 1.800.245.4692. Des Moines Area Community College 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard Ankeny, Iowa 50021 515.965.7064 Eastern Iowa Community College 306 West River Drive Davenport, Iowa 52801-1221 563.336.3315 Hawkeye Community College Cedar Falls Center for Business and Industry 5330 Nordic Drive Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319.277.3806 Indian Hills Community College 525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 641.683.5182 Iowa Central Community College 330 Avenue M Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515.576.7201 Iowa Lakes Community College 19 South Seventh Street Estherville, Iowa 51334-2295 712.362.0431 Iowa Valley Community College 3702 South Center Street Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 641.752.4645 Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Road, Box 4-C Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502 712.325.3375 Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW Box 2068 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406 319.398.5623 North Iowa Area Community College 500 College Drive Mason City, Iowa 50401 641.422.4170 Northeast Iowa Community College Box 400 Calmar, Iowa 52132 563.562.3263 Northwest Iowa Community College 603 West Park Street Sheldon, Iowa 51201 712.324.5061 Southeastern Community College Center for Business and Industry RiverPark Place 410 N. 4th Street, Suite 220 Burlington, Iowa 52601 319.752.2731 Southwestern Community College 1501 West Townline Road Creston, Iowa 50801 641.782.1443 Western Iowa Tech Community College 4647 Stone Avenue, Box 5199 Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5199 712.274.6419 Multiple Locations? Call One Source... Utilizing the strengths of Iowa’s community colleges working as one, One Source Training provides powerful solutions to meet training challenges. One Source Training can deliver custom-tailored training programs, or existing programs, to your multiple business locations throughout Iowa, call 1.866.ONETRAIN (663.8724) or visit our Web site www.onesourcetrainingiowa.org to learn more. Eligible applicants should include businesses engaged in manufacturing, processing, assembling products, warehousing, wholesaling, or conducting research and development. Businesses engaged in the provision of services that have customers outside of Iowa may be eligible.