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I Have a Plan Iowa
The Iowa College Student Aid Commission sponsors a
statewide community web portal,
www.IHaveaPlanIowa.gov,
to help students transition through middle school, high school,
college and beyond, as well as provide tools for adults seeking
education and employment opportunities. This portal contains career
and college planning tools and resources; national and state
scholarships; free access to ACT, SAT and GRE test preparation
tools; and information on Iowa employment opportunities. This site
also is designed to equip education professionals with the knowledge
and skills needed to assist students, families, and individuals
seeking job training or retraining opportunities with career
exploration and information, as well as knowledge about educational
and financing opportunities.
Iowa College Student Analysis
A Survey of Iowa’s College Students
In January 2008, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), in partnership
with the Governor’s Office, Department of Education, and Department
of Economic Development, observed the need for a practical approach
to address the migration of college graduates from the state of
Iowa. IWD produced a college student survey consisting of questions
pertaining to students’ demographics, areas of study, future
ambitions, opinions of the state of Iowa, and what would attract
them to relocate/stay in the state of Iowa.
New Educational Opportunities for Unemployed Workers
Opportunity.gov
Americans with more education and training have more secure
jobs and higher earnings. With jobs hard to find, it may be a good
time to consider going back to school. The President recently
announced that unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits
may qualify for a special hand in paying for education and training.
And aid can be significant: In particular, the Federal Pell Grant
program can provide up to $5,350 for educational costs at community
colleges, colleges and universities, and many trade and technical
schools. This is only one example of several federal student aid
programs available to assist unemployed workers.
Ready for College and Ready for Work: Same or Different?
Results of an ACT study provide evidence that, whether planning
to enter college or workforce training programs, high school
students need to be educated to a comparable level of readiness in
reading and mathematics. Graduates need this level of readiness if
they are to succeed in college-level courses without remediation and
to enter workforce training programs ready to learn job-specific
skills.
Occupational Supply Demand System
The
Occupational Supply Demand System provides information and
resources that will assist with the analysis and discussion of
supply and demand issues relevant to today's labor market.
Financial Aid Estimator
Use the FAFSA4caster
to receive an early estimate of the financial aid you may be
eligible to receive.
Colleges and Universities In Iowa
A listing of Iowa Colleges and Universities.
State of Iowa's Department of Education
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa's Student College Aid Commission
College Student Aid Commission services include administration
of student financing, information services, research, and program
evaluation.
Labor Market Information For Students and Youth | Iowa Labor Market Information Careers | Longitudinal Employment - Household Dynamics (LEHD)
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Information from the Iowa Workforce Information Network Education
Site
Visit http://iwin.iowaworkforce.org
to gain the latest data and trends pertaining to the economy and
workforce.
