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Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0209  \nPhone: 515-242-5862  \nFax: 515 281-8203  \nE-mail: [iwd.lmi@iwd.state.ia.us](iwd.lmi@iwd.state.ia.us)  \n[Websites: www.iowaworkforce.org](Websites: www.iowaworkforce.org)[ ](Websites: www.iowaworkforce.org)[http://iwin.iwd.state.ia.us](http://iwin.iwd.state.ia.us)  \nFor deaf and hard of hearing, use Relay 711  \n(800) 831-1399  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction 1  \nIowa’s Jobs and Worker by Skill Level 3  \nIowa's Jobs by Skill Level 4  \nIowa's Middle Skill Jobs with the Largest Total Annual Job Openings, 2012-2022 5  \nIowa's Fast-Growing Middle Skill Jobs, 2012-2022 6  \nIowa's Middle-Skill Occupations, 2012-2022 7  \nMillennials Represent Largest Share of Iowa's Workforce 12  \nIowa's Labor Force Expands at Slow Pace 13  \nIowa's Nonfarm Employment by Industry 14  \nIowa's Community Colleges Develops Employer-Driven Training 15  \nAppendices  \nCommunity Colleges Employer-Driven Training Programs 16  \nIowa Workforce Development 's Regional Middle-Skill Jobs, 2012-2022: 27  \nIWD Region 1 (counties: Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek)  \nIWD Region 2 (counties: Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth) IWD Region 3-4 (counties: Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Sioux)  \nIWD Region 5 (counties: Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, Wright)  \nIWD Region 6 (counties: Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama)  \nIWD Region 7 (counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Grundy)  \nIWD Region 8 (counties: Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, Sac)  \nIWD Region 9 (counties: Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine, Scott)  \nIWD Region 10 (counties: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Washington)  \nIWD Region 11 (counties: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story, Warren)  \nIWD Region 12 (counties: Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Woodbury)  \nIWD Region 13 (counties: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby)  \nIWD Region 14 (counties: Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Montgomery, Ringgold, Taylor, Union)  \nIWD Region 15 (counties: Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne)  \nIWD Region 16 (counties: Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa)  \nIntroduction  \nMiddle-skill jobs remain an important part of Iowa’s expanding economy. This trend is expected to continue as more of the baby boomer generation retires and employers expect more from their employees in  \nterms of higher education and skills. “Middle-skill” jobs account for over half of the Iowa economy. They generally require some education and training beyond high school, but less than a bachelor’s degree.  \nMiddle-skill jobs are important because they pay family-sustaining wages and provide pathways to advancement. Industry sectors such as construction, manufacturing, health care and transportation have large concentrations of these jobs. Examples of middle-skill jobs in each of these industries in the  \norder in which they appear are carpenter, machinist, surgical technologist and truck driver. These jobs pay approximately $770 a week. There is a critical need for workers to fill these jobs, but there is a severe shortage of workers with the desired skills and training to fill them. In the past, employers provided the training for middle-skill jobs. It is increasingly up to individuals to search for the appropriate education and training in order to move into these careers.  \nThe preparation for middle-skill jobs is diverse and covers a wide range of options, including certificate or degree programs from postsecondary education institutions, training through employer-provided programs like internships, registered apprenticeships and military training. Competencies for some middle-skill jobs can also be acquired through significant o","cbCaihwWJPaU4xN1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihwWJPaU4xN1","pdf",1345026,"English","# Introduction\n# Iowa’s Jobs and Worker by Skill Level\n# Iowa's Jobs by Skill Level\n# Iowa's Middle Skill Jobs with the Largest Total Annual Job Openings, 2012-2022\n# Iowa's Fast-Growing Middle Skill Jobs, 2012-2022\n# Iowa's Middle-Skill Occupations, 2012-2022\n# Millennials Represent Largest Share of Iowa's Workforce\n# Iowa's Labor Force Expands at Slow Pace\n# Iowa's Nonfarm Employment by Industry\n# Iowa's Community Colleges Develops Employer-Driven Training\n# Appendices\n## Community Colleges Employer-Driven Training Programs","[{\"question\":\"What does the report mean by “middle-skill” jobs in Iowa?\",\"answer\":\"Middle-skill jobs require education and training beyond high school, but less than a bachelor’s degree. They make up over half of Iowa’s economy in the report’s framing.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does Iowa face a shortage of workers for middle-skill jobs?\",\"answer\":\"The report links the shortage to more available jobs than available workers and rising skill requirements. It also notes employers’ reluctance to hire people with only a high school degree and increased need for problem-solving and technical skills.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report describe the preparation paths for middle-skill careers?\",\"answer\":\"It describes multiple routes, including postsecondary certificate or degree programs, employer-provided training such as internships and registered apprenticeships, and military training. It also notes that some competencies can be gained through significant on-the-job training.\"}]","Middle Skill Jobs in Iowa - Released May 2015 | PDF",151]