Future Ready Iowa connects Iowans to the education and training required for good paying jobs and careers to improve people's lives. The Future Ready Iowa goal is to have 70 percent of Iowans with education and training beyond high school by 2025.
Future Ready Iowa Programs & Initiatives
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Registered Apprenticeship Funding
Grants and programs to build Iowa’s skilled workforce.
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Child Care
GrantsGrants supporting affordable child care across Iowa.
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Last-Dollar Scholarship
Learn more about the Last-Dollar Scholarship.
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Employer Innovation Fund
Business solutions that can help your organization.
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Registered Apprenticeship
View information about Registered Apprenticeship programs in the state.
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Child Care
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Summer Youth Program Grants
Create internship programs for high school students in your community.
New Opportunity: Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program
Gov. Reynolds has announced a new grant program to help build and expand child care opportunities with businesses across the state.
Applications are currently being reviewed. Check back for updates on when awards will be announced.
Become a Volunteer Mentor
Help Iowans on a path to a rewarding, high-demand career.
High Demand Jobs in Iowa
Top Job Postings on IowaWORKS.gov
- Registered Nurses
- Nursing Assistants
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Physicians and Surgeons
- Managers, All Other
- Physical Therapists
- General and Operations Managers
- Occupational Therapists
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Teacher Assistants
- Accountants
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Computer Programmers
Explore more about Future Ready Iowa
Accessibility at the Workplace
Learn about creating an inclusive Future Ready Iowa with this training series.
Iowa's Career Coach
Discover in-demand careers and education/training based on your interests!
Future Ready Iowa Alliance
Learn about Future Ready Iowa's development and strategic plan.