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Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.

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Vocational Assessment
Prevocational Training
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation

Provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Services include:

Reception and Placement: Meeting critical needs in the early months after arriving in the United States. IRC staff and community partners ensure newly arrived refugees are greeted at the airport, have a furnished home, receive time-limited rental assistance, have access to nutritious food, healthcare and education, and are given appropriate social services referrals.

Employment Services: Early self-sufficiency through employment is the foundation of the US Refugee Program. IRC staff and volunteers provide job readiness training, vocational counseling, resume preparation, job search and placement services, and financial assistance for basic needs with the goal of helping refugees find their first job in America. Employment services are provided to refugees for up to five years from their date of arrival.

Intensive Case Management: Some refugees face barriers that make rapid employment difficult. Others face cultural barriers that require additional training and orientation support to learn to navigate American systems independently. Still others face crisis after an initial period of stability. For those refugees, IRC provides intensive case management services for up to five years after arrival.

Financial Coaching: Financial Coaching at IRC offers new Americans and other vulnerable populations an opportunity to build their financial knowledge, skills, and assets. Through a combination of one-on-one coaching and financial education classes, IRC delivers innovative, effective programs by combining evidence-based strategies with an unparalleled ability to deliver culturally and linguistically accessible programs. As a result of these programs, people are able to build their family income and assets, contributing to the economic vibrancy of communities across America.

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Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Immigrant/Refugee Support Groups
Immigrant Resettlement Services
Refugee Resettlement Services
Immigrant Benefits Assistance

Offers to help veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce. This is accomplished through three goals: maximizing veterans employment, earning, retention, and competitiveness; assuring that service members transition to quality civilian employment; and protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.

Service information can be obtained by calling the local IowaWorks Center.

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Job Retraining
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Job Search/Placement

Provides a multi-year program that provides spouses with paid 12-week fellowships at employers across various industries and locations. Military spouses accepted into the program will:

- Be placed with best-match organization based on their educational attainment, previous work experience and employer needs.

- Receive paid experience working in their desired industry or field.

- Have access to in-person and remote professional training, networking and hands-on experience in the civilian workplace.

Spouses who excel in their fellowship and are a good fit for their host company may be invited to join the employer as a direct hire at the end of the 12-week fellowship.

Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance

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Job Search/Placement
Work Permits
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Unemployment Insurance
Welfare to Work Programs
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

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Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Categories

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Categories

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Categories

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation

Assists youth with developing and achieving career and educational goals.

Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.

Categories

Vocational Assessment
Prevocational Training
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation

Provides FIP recipients with experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will benefit the community. They will, to the maximum extent possible, learn and perform all assignments associated with a position. Participants do not receive wages for work performed, but instead receive a transportation allowance, child care assistance if necessary, and Workers' Compensation Coverage from Promise Jobs.

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Job Search/Placement
Occupation Specific Job Training
Welfare to Work Programs

Health education and training to participants, health and social service providers, and the community at large. Includes nutrition education, infant CPR, breastfeeding, and pregnancy education.

Courses related to maternal/child health, anger management, intimate partner violence, healthy relationships, money management, job readiness, and more.

Community meetings quarterly that address key issues that impact infant mortality.

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General Health Education Programs
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Prejob Guidance
Financial Literacy Training
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Nutrition Education
CPR Instruction
Anger Management
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

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Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment
Supported Employment
Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance

Categories

Job Search/Placement
Work Permits
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Unemployment Insurance
Welfare to Work Programs
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Categories

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Categories

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Offers a paid, 10-week work-based experience for individuals 14-21 years old to develop and strengthen employment skills. Successful completion of a mandatory 2-week pre-employment training is required in order for students to receive job placement. For two weeks, participants will be trained in the core competencies of proper workplace ethics, communication, attire, and time management. Participants will receive training in financial literacy, financial tools, asset building, entrepreneurship, post-secondary processes, and resume building. Additionally, youth will understand the value of being work-ready and prepared to be a leader in their own lives.

Provides programs and training for adults, including:

- Life skills training

- Counseling

- Life and health coaching

- Health and wellness training

- Career coaching and job application/resume training

- Financial literacy

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Career Counseling
Financial Literacy Training
General Counseling Services
Life Skills Education
General Health Education Programs
Provides FIP recipients with work experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will be of benefit to the community. Participants in Promise Jobs are assigned to work sites three days per week (or more), eight hours per day, for a maximum of six months. They will, to the maximum extent possible, learn and perform all assignments associated with a position. Participants do not receive wages for work performed, but instead receive a transportation allowance, child care assistance if necessary, and Workers' Compensation Coverage from Promise Jobs.

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Welfare to Work Programs
Job Search/Placement
Occupation Specific Job Training
Resource and referral agency that fosters economic and emotional stability for heads of households. Meet with staff to discuss:
--Constant money shortages
--Better job with better hours
--Preparing a resume and practicing for a job interview
--Community resources for which clients may be eligible
--Enrolling in school to increase earning power
--Applying for local single parent scholarships for associate or bachelor degree college courses
--Applying for the United Way Certification Course scholarships for women in transition
--'How to' on parenting, working and attending school at the same time
--How to budget and shop for a used car
--Referrals to appropriate legal counsel

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Personal Financial Counseling
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Job Search/Placement
Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.
Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance

Categories

Job Search/Placement
Work Permits
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Unemployment Insurance
Welfare to Work Programs
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Categories

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Driver Training
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Admissions and career transition services offers a free residential program to provide educational and vocational training programs. Offers room and board, basic medical and dental care, clothing allowance, and a basic living allowance. Students may train for up to two years, depending on academic and vocational goals. GED or high school diploma assistance is part of program.