Iowa Admin. Code r. 877-4.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 877-4.8 - Workforce development centers

The purpose of workforce development centers is to provide a one-stop career center within each region of the state to deliver an integrated network of information resources and workforce development services to job seekers, businesses, employees, students, schools and colleges, and the public at large.

(1)Core services. The following services shall be provided in each workforce development center in the state:

1.Individual career and employment consulting.

2.Employment readiness training.

3.Occupational skill development.

4.Basic skills development.

5.Individual income and support services.

6.Business employment consulting.

7.Employment networking and placement.

8.Labor market information services.

9.Special assistance with plant closings and layoffs.

10.Community workforce development consulting.

(2)Optional services. Other services may be offered in a workforce development center by the coordinating service provider based upon needs identified by each regional advisory board.

(3)Satellite centers. In addition to a full-service workforce development center in each region, full-time or part-time satellite offices may be established to provide ease of customer access.

(4)Electronic access. Workforce development services may be accessed electronically via the Internet and other means.

(5)Service coverage. Every county in each region must have access to services either through electronic means or through a satellite office or workforce development center.

(6)Accessibility. All locations must meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All locations are also encouraged to provide office hours which meet customers' needs for accessibility.

(7)Other service providers. Other public and private workforce development vendors are encouraged, but not required, to locate within the workforce development centers to expand services available to the public. Organizations locating within the centers will be required to share the cost of the lease and maintenance of the building and their share of actual secretarial and other required support costs.

(8)Training assistance. Training assistance shall not be provided in occupations for which there is a current oversupply of trained persons or in subjects which are considered as general life improvement, as compared to educational, job-keeping, job-retention, or skill improvement.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 877-4.8