Webinar: Iowa Workforce Development Joins ABI Members to Discuss the New Business Engagement Division

Join ABI for this virtual meeting with our partners at Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). During this meeting, you will hear from leaders of the new Business Engagement Division at IWD about the resources available for employers. You will also have the opportunity to share with them your needs as an employer.

Agenda:
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM        Welcome-ABI
10:05 AM - 10:25 AM        What is the Business Engagement Division –How can we help?
                                         Beth Townsend, Director - IWD
                                         Kathy Anderson, IWD
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM        Feedback on employment challenges from ABI members
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM        Next steps. How can I schedule a discussion with IWD?

How IWD can help:
Exploring and building workforce (available assistance with worker training and work-based learning)
Surviving a slowdown (rapid response team, voluntary shared work program)
Developing, expanding, and retaining workforce (help finding more workers, expanding the pool through targeted programs and retention programs)