An Employable Workforce

28 Mar 2016

As of June 2015, the national unemployment rate has dropped to 5.3%. But for those looking for work, it might be good to know that the Iowa Lakes Corridor region has an even lower unemployment rate of 4.7%.

How has the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation helped to make the unemployment rate so low? By continuously working to study the area with a variety of reports, and then applying what they learn through numerous workforce training programs. With multiple colleges and partnerships throughout the region, Iowa Lakes CDC strives to make everyone in the region an employable, skilled worker; from preparing young entrepreneurs for the business world to helping veterans find their place in the economy, Iowa Lakes CDC works for you.

For more information on workforce training, or other general information on the Iowa Lakes CDC, click here: http://www.lakescorridor.com/ilcdc/jobs/workforce

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