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 Adult and Dislocated Worker 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.
YSS
YSS was selected as the local WIOA Title I Youth and Young Adult service provider.
YSS is one of Iowa’s oldest and most trusted local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving youth. With a mission to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS provides a continuum of care that addresses the comprehensive needs of youth across the state. The organization offers a range of services designed to build healthy minds and bodies, including addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and crisis stabilization.
Headquartered in Ames, Iowa, YSS operates a variety of tailored programs in communities throughout the state. With locations in Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Mason City, Webster City, and virtually, YSS ensures that youth across the entire state have access to the support they need. From prevention and afterschool programs to emergency shelters, foster care advocacy, supportive housing, and post-secondary education retention initiatives, YSS adapts its services to meet the specific needs of each community. In 2024 alone, YSS impacted thousands of young lives, providing 10,654 outpatient mental health visits and 1,150 substance use visits.
Success Story
A Pathway to Career Growth with IowaWORKS
An adult job seeker came to IowaWORKS seeking employment and career planning support after his previous position was coming to an end. IowaWORKS Career Planners stepped in to help with personalized career counseling, resume building, mock interview practice, and access to critical labor market information. The participant took full advantage of various resources, attending several hiring events and workshops hosted by IowaWORKS, including sessions on Personal Growth, Career Interests, and Job Searching.
The participant is excited to have secured a position with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), an opportunity he eagerly anticipated starting. He expressed his gratitude for being informed about the hiring event that led to his new job. The participant is thrilled by the prospects of career advancement and plans to grow professionally. The success is a testament to the comprehensive support provided to help individuals find employment and build a path toward long-term career success.
