The Heart of Workforce Retention
Workforce planning is a critical thread of an economic growth strategy. While talent recruitment often takes the spotlight, it is our companies’ ability to retain talent that fortifies an economy, and our community plays a critical role. Having employees embedded in a thriving community is an overlooked yet profoundly impactful aspect of retention. At […]
Activating Grant Opportunities in Rural Johnson County
Sarah Thompson, Greater IC’s Director of Rural Development, is working with rural communities to support grant writing and disseminate information on funding available from Johnson County this July. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently announced the allocation of $300,000 of grant funding to support nonprofit organizations that are at the forefront of economic innovation […]
Invest in Your Future: Spark Your Interns’ Passion for the Iowa City area with Ignite IC!
As a local employer, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for your company’s success. What better way to do that than by cultivating a love for the Iowa City area in the hearts and minds of the next generation of professionals – your summer interns? Ignite IC, a free summer intern program hosted […]
Connecting Talent with Opportunity: A Pilot Program for Personalized Recruitment in Iowa
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce is critical to the success of any community. The State of Iowa consistently has more job openings than people to fill them. Slow population growth has not kept pace with retirements. At the same time, Americans are more mobile than ever and they are looking for low […]
Host a Summer High School Internship
Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) at Kirkwood Community College provides career exploration and work-based learning experiences for thousands of high school students each year. One of Workplace Learning Connection’s major service offerings is the high school internship program for students in grades 11 – 12 (ages 16 – 18) to help students gain real-world experience with […]
SBA Disaster Assistance for Johnson County Businesses and Residents
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster designation for Johnson County and will offer disaster assistance to Iowa businesses and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Iowa businesses and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred […]