Windmills is a highly interactive training program based on the concept that attitudes about persons with disabilities are instrumental in forming behaviors toward individuals with disabilities. 

By addressing attitudes as a foundation for behavior, Windmills helps create a more supportive environment that encourages the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. This program equips supervisors and employment professionals to better understand the value of hiring individuals with disabilities.

Create a more inclusive and welcoming environment by conducting ADA assessments to ensure your facility is accessible to all employees, customers, and visitors.

Beyond compliance, accessibility demonstrates your commitment to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. By prioritizing accessibility, your business can enhance employee engagement, attract a wider customer base, and position itself as a leader in innovation and inclusion.

Unlock your business’s full potential with a comprehensive task and job analysis! This process includes in-depth evaluations through observation and interviews with management, HR, and employees to gain a clear understanding of essential job functions and the tasks required to complete them. By documenting these elements alongside your workplace culture, we create detailed, accurate job descriptions that align with your values and goals.

Additionally, we identify inefficiencies in workflows and provide actionable recommendations to improve outcomes, helping your team work smarter, not harder. Together, we can build a more efficient, productive, and inclusive workplace.

Support your company in creating an accessible and inclusive workplace by identifying reasonable accommodations tailored to your team’s needs.

In addition to universal design recommendations, ensuring that every employee has the tools to succeed, we’ll pinpoint necessary modifications and offer suggestions that align with your business goals while promoting a supportive, equitable environment.

Our services also include guidance on tax credits and funding sources that can help offset the costs of implementing accommodations. Let us help you build a workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter their individual needs.

Offender Workforce Development Specialists (OWDS) are trained professionals who assist businesses in hiring justice-involved individuals by providing guidance on best practices, available resources, and strategies for successful reintegration into the workforce.

These specialists help employers navigate potential challenges, connect with qualified candidates, and create supportive work environments that enhance retention. Their expertise ensures that businesses can tap into an often-overlooked talent pool while contributing to community safety and economic growth.

Additionally, OWDS support justice-involved jobseekers in IowaWORKS centers, helping them prepare for employment opportunities, while Re-Entry Career Planners work with incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release from Iowa's correctional facilities, ensuring a smoother transition into the workforce.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal incentive designed to encourage businesses to hire individuals from certain target groups, including justice-involved citizens.

Employers who hire eligible individuals may receive a tax credit of up to $2,400 per qualified new hire, with higher credits available for certain categories. This program helps businesses offset hiring costs while providing second-chance employment opportunities that benefit both the employer and the local economy.

Bringing in employees with different backgrounds and life experiences adds fresh perspectives, strengthens problem-solving, and reinforces a workplace culture built on perseverance and adaptability.

The Federal Bonding Program provides free insurance coverage to businesses that hire justice-involved individuals, offering protection against potential losses due to employee dishonesty. This six-month bond, valued at up to $5,000, serves as a risk-mitigation tool for employers who may have concerns about hiring individuals with criminal records.

Employees who have been given a second chance often demonstrate strong dedication and work ethic, helping to build a culture of loyalty, responsibility, and teamwork. By reducing perceived hiring risks, the program encourages businesses to consider qualified candidates they might otherwise overlook, ultimately supporting workforce reintegration.

Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) offers workforce development programs that provide incarcerated individuals with job skills, training, and hands-on experience in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and logistics.

By hiring individuals trained through IPI, employers can access a reliable talent pipeline while supporting successful reentry and reducing recidivism rates.

Businesses can partner with IPI to recruit skilled workers who have gained industry-relevant experience through these programs. IowaWORKS Business Services professionals are happy to connect you or you can learn more at www.iaprisonind.com