DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Today, Iowa Workforce Development launched the new IowaWORKS online employment-services system across the state. The IowaWORKS site provides a variety of employment resources, tools, and services to meet the needs of customers, employers, and staff-members.

Iowa Workforce Development modernized the system to align with the regulations of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), which streamlines employment resources and makes services more accessible. New and existing users can connect to the IowaWORKSsystem at regional IowaWORKS offices and anywhere they have internet access.

“IowaWORKS is a customer-centric program that makes it easier to navigate our employment services,” said Director Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development. “Whether you are a job seeker posting a resume or an employer looking for the right candidate, the IowaWORKS system helps connect Iowans to opportunities throughout the state.”

Key IowaWORKS features include:

  • Individual user portfolio
  • Assisted job search
  • Resume and letter builder
  • Virtual recruiter
  • Advanced skills matching

For more information about the new IowaWORKS employment services system, visit www.IowaWORKS.gov.

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