Central Iowa Workforce Development Board
Our Vision
All Central Iowans are engaged and thriving in our workforce
Central Iowa Workforce Development Board (CIWDB) serves as a strategic convener, fostering collaboration between elected officials and economic, education and workforce partners in the Central Iowa area. The Board develops strategies to continuously strengthen the workforce system through innovation, alignment, and improvement of employment, training, and education programs to drive economic growth.
Local Board Members
CIWDB board members develop local workforce strategies, collaborate with partners, and create initiatives to enhance job training, employment, and economic growth in Central Iowa.
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
Capital Crossroads Announces Workforce Development Ecosystem Map
Capital Crossroads, in collaboration with the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Workforce Collaborative, has launched the Capital Crossroads Workforce Development Ecosystem Map that offers a visual representation of workforce
March 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the March edition of the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board’s e-newsletter. If I can help your workforce development efforts in anyway, please feel free to e-mail me at eric.kress@ciwdb.org –
2024 Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report of the CIWDB highlights achievements in workforce development, strategic partnerships, program outcomes, economic impact, and service expansions, focusing on strengthening labor force engagement, regional collaboration, and
