Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced that he will bring his "Getting Iowans Back to Work" Tour to Muscatine on FRIDAY, August 8th. At this forum, Loebsack will bring together businesses, labor organizations, local stakeholders, and education and training providers to discuss the SECTORS Act. This legislation, a jobs and workforce investment bill that Loebsack introduced in the House, creates partnerships to help close the gap between the kinds of skills that workers have and skills that businesses need. Large portions of Loebsack's SECTORS Act were recently signed into law by the President as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
"When traveling around Iowa meeting with business leaders, I hear time and time again that they can't find workers with the skill set they need to be able to hire, despite high unemployment rates," said Loebsack. "There is a gap between the kinds of skills that workers have and the skills that businesses need. The tools created by the SECTORS Act work to address this gap by targeting workforce development efforts to foster the kind of skills that local businesses need right now."
Loebsack will also hold forums in Burlington, Ottumwa, Davenport, Newton, Keokuk and Osceola. Media are invited to attend.
"Getting Iowans Back to Work" Tour - August 8th
2:15pm @ Muscatine Community College, 152 Colorado Street, Muscatine IA 52761
Attendees will include :
Bob Allbee, President of Muscatine Community College
Gary Mohr, Executive Director of External Affairs for Eastern Iowa Community College
Greg Jenkins, President of Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce
Muscatine Community College Staff
Local Industry Representatives
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