Coalition Launches New Career-Connected Learning Hub
Today, ICR IOWA announced the launch of ICRfuture.org , a new career-connected learning hub for Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR) . The hub offers career pathway information and salaries, high demand…
Educators and Industry Partner to Support Computer Science Education
Computers are everywhere and changing every industry on the planet, yet fewer than half of all schools in our country teach computer science. When computer science is offered, classes tend…
ICR Legislative Launch
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to create identical state and federal public policy agendas. The pair will advocate as one this year when working…
New Workforce Solutions Team Launched to Support ICR Employers
On November 15th, ICR IOWA, in partnership with Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS, announced the launch of a new partnership to support the workforce needs of regional employers. The three organizations have developed…
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust commits $12 million to the UI College of Engineering to improve human health
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has committed a transformational $12 million grant to fund life-changing research and discoveries in the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the University of Iowa…
Iowa City Community School District Receives $310,000 Commitment from ACT to Implement AVID Program
The Iowa City Community School District announced today a three-year, $310,000 commitment from ACT to introduce an innovative classroom-focused program designed to improve college readiness for all students, particularly low-income,…
New Campaign Launched for Talent and Business Attraction
IOWA CITY-CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Today, ICR IOWA announced the launch of their new website, ICRIOWA.org, and a campaign designed to attract talent to the region. “Last December, we brought…
Laborshed to be Conducted in ICR IOWA
ICR IOWA is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR) seven county region which includes…
Looking For Your Workforce?
Labor analytics play a crucial role in site selection and location analytics. Finding the right mix of available, qualified workers and solutions that will generate an ongoing pipeline of talent…
Matthes and Sundberg Join ICR IOWA Board
We are excited to welcome Peter Matthes, Senior Advisor to the President and Vice President for External Relations, and Lori Sundberg, President of Kirkwood Community College, to the ICR IOWA…