Iowa Labor Market Information

Making Informed Choices...

Young Worker Profile 2009
The Young Worker Profile of ages 14 to 24 make up 17.0 percent of Iowa's covered workforce in 2007. Where do they work and how much do they make?

A large wave of workers born during the Baby Boom of 1946 to 1964 will be leaving the workforce over the next few decades. How many workers do we have in the workforce to replace them? What does our young workforce look like now? What industries will have worker or skill shortages?

What the workforce of the future looks like will depend on many factors. Decision makers are looking at the economic and policy implications for a wide range of programs and institutions, including Social Security and Medicare; financial markets; the housing market; and recreation, transportation and healthcare systems. Planners in Iowa will be able to keep an eye on the impact of such factors and emerging trends by using these Local Employment Dynamics statistics.

Hot Jobs
Iowa's Hot Jobs - high demand and high wage occupations with even  more Iowa Labor Market career information.

Iowa Wage Survey
The Iowa Wage Survey although somewhat dated, provides a glimpse of wages paid for occupations in Iowa.

Occupational Projections 2006-2016
Occupational Projections listed by major occupational groups with wages and top skills.

Industry Projections 2006-20016
Industry Projections for Iowa employment by industry.

Workforce Needs Assessment
The Workforce Needs Assessment was conducted by Iowa Workforce Development with support from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. Employers were asked to provide information regarding both their current level of employment and their current and expected job vacancies. The goal of the survey was to collect and analyze data regarding the demand for workers and the skills required of workers in the area.

Apprenticeship Builds Skills
Registered Apprenticeship is a critical postsecondary education, training and employment option available in every state in the country.

All About Grad Schools
All About Grad Schools provides a comprehensive geographic directory of graduate schools in the United States along with test preparation information & recommended books.

Iowa Trends
Iowa Trends is Iowa Workforce Development's Iowa Labor Market Information news, trends and important economic indicators.

Iowa’s Workforce and the Economy
Iowa's Workforce and the Economy includes a discussion of Iowa’s key economic indicators as well as commentary on various aspects of the statewide economy.

Youth at Work
Youth@Work, is the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's web site for youth in the workforce.

Youth Rules
The YouthRules! site was launched by the U.S. Department of Labor to increase public awareness of Federal and State rules concerning young workers. YouthRules! promotes positive and safe work experiences that help prepare young workers to enter the 21st Century workforce.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is an agency that follows occupational trends. The following link provides guidance to young workers on exploring career options. http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

Iowa Workforce Information Network (IWIN)
The Iowa Workforce Information Network (IWIN) is Iowa Workforce Development's web site for Iowa Labor Market Information

 

Iowa Labor Market Information Careers  | Longitudinal Employment - Household Dynamics (LEHD)

 

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 Information from the Iowa Workforce Information Network Youth Page
 
Visit http://iwin.iowaworkforce.org to gain the latest data and trends pertaining to the economy and workforce.