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DES MOINES – Three organizations were selected by Iowa Workforce Development to receive funding to strengthen or grow Registered Apprenticeship Programs and Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in Iowa – Iowa Jobs…

Today, ICR IOWA announced the launch of ICRfuture.org , a new career-connected learning hub for Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR) . The hub offers career pathway information and salaries, high demand…

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to create identical state and federal public policy agendas. The pair will advocate as one this year when working…

On November 15th, ICR IOWA, in partnership with Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS, announced the launch of a new partnership to support the workforce needs of regional employers. The three organizations have developed…

The Iowa City Community School District announced today a three-year, $310,000 commitment from ACT to introduce an innovative classroom-focused program designed to improve college readiness for all students, particularly low-income,…

IOWA CITY-CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – Today, ICR IOWA announced the launch of their new website, ICRIOWA.org, and a campaign designed to attract talent to the region. “Last December, we brought…

ICR IOWA is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR) seven county region which includes…

We are excited to welcome Peter Matthes, Senior Advisor to the President and Vice President for External Relations, and Lori Sundberg, President of Kirkwood Community College, to the ICR IOWA…