Iow@Work  Region IX, the provider and coordinator for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), offers a variety of program services to youth, adults, dislocated workers, and employers. Please check the corresponding links to the left for detailed information about the program services and other areas of interest to you.  Our Mission Statement Our mission is to strengthen our communities and create a better quality of life by increasing the size and improving the quality of the workforce. This is accomplished by individual and group counseling, training, and placement. These efforts include partnerships to maximize the opportunities for each job seeker and employer.

What's New Summer Jobs for Youth 16-21 Iow@Work is searching for more than 200 Eastern Iowa youth who want a paying summer job. We are also seeking local companies willing to employ them-at no cost to the business.   The program, approved in June, is funded by the Department of Human Services through funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  The purpose of the program is to help businesses expand and provide youth with valuable work experience.  Wages earned will help provide additional income for needy families and in turn will help the communities where they shop. Employers seeking summer help Iow@Work is seeking employers who can provide summer jobs.  For the first time, private sector jobs are funded.  This program will assist employers wanting to expand their workforce during the summer. Employers provide supervision and work.  Iow@Work pays the wage and provides workers compensation. Employers who participate must certify they have not received federal funds that are being used to pay the worksite supervisor, and that no employees in existing similar positions are laid off. Please call the Iow@Work office nearest you for more information.  Youth seeking summer jobs  If you are age 16-21 and looking for a summer job read on.  Iow@Work is taking applications in June and possibly July for temporary summer jobs.  To qualify, youth must be from a low income household and be a dependent in a family, or be a pregnant or parenting youth.  Additionally you  must reside in Scott, Clinton, Jackson, or Muscatine counties. Youth placed can work up to 40 hours a week through September 3rd. Jobs pay $7.25 per hour.  To apply, contact the Iow@Work office nearest you. For more information youth and employers should call these numbers:   Scott County  (563) 336-3468, Muscatine (563) 288-6172, Clinton (563) 242-9060, Jackson County (563) 652-5000 Career One Stop Remployment Portal A site to assist with Employment Training and financial help during your job transition!