Advanced Manufacturing Sector Board
Resources
For Employers
Retrain and Retain Grant
Companies can be reimbursed for employee training focused on industry or business-specific skills, technical or computer skills, or foundational skills such as leadership, teamwork, or management.
Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E
The Industrial New Jobs Training Program provides businesses that are new or are expanding to the state with new employee training. In addition to increasing worker productivity and company profitability, businesses participating in the Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program may also be eligible a corporate tax credit if Iowa employment is increased by at least 10 percent.
Iowa Jobs Training 260F
The Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F) provides job training services to current employees of eligible businesses that are located in Iowa. Job training services are defined, as any training needed to enhance the performance of a business' employees. The 260F program provides state-funded forgivable loans or grants to Iowa businesses needing to train their existing employees. A loan is forgivable if a business completes its training program and trains a specified number of employees.
For Educators
Future Ready Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship
This program is intended to cover any remaining gap between federal and state financial aid and tuition for credentials based on in-demand industries.
Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant
Iowa residents enrolled in specific career or technical education programs at Iowa community colleges may be eligible.