Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is the state agency of Iowa responsible for a wide range of employment-related services. Its mission is to contribute to the economic security of Iowa's workers, businesses, and communities. IWD manages the state's unemployment insurance benefits program, provides comprehensive employment services through its Iowa*WORKS* centers, connects job seekers with employers, and gathers and disseminates critical labor market information. The agency also focuses on workforce training programs and the regulation of health, safety, and employment laws to ensure a robust and fair economic environment for the state.