Elevate Advanced Manufacturing

How do I get involved?

Work with your local community colleges.

As a resource of new talent for your organization, Iowa’s 15 community colleges count on partnerships with advanced manufacturing companies, like yours. Ways to show your support:

  • Develop relationships
  • Offer Earn/Learn opportunities for students
  • Provide Plant tours
  • Volunteer time/resources
  • Provide mock interviews
  • Donate equipment
  • Provide classes for your current workforce

Share your Company Story.

Will you allow us to feature your company on the Elevate Iowa website?  We will include company information, product details/photos, and feature the types of careers and benefits are offered. Download a "Made in Iowa" form and return this via email to [email protected].

Host a "Manufacturing Day" Event!

National Manufacturing Day will take place on Friday, October 4th, 2018. Learn how you can host an event or attend one in your area!

Support The "Elevate" campaign!

Join this industry-driven effort to Elevate Advanced Manufacturing! Download a pledge form.

Join your statewide association!

Make your voice count by becoming a Voice in Iowa. Through the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), more than 1,400 member companies, employing over 300,000 Iowans have banded together to tackle issues important to Iowa businesses. Small or large, urban or rural, each member business adds its own particular resources and expertise to the growing strength of the Iowa business community; and, in turn, each receives the many benefits ABI membership provides. Learn more about the benefits of joining ABI.

Broaden your search for new, skilled talent

Expand your talent pool by posting your job openings. By utilizing the Iowa Workforce Development job board, your open positions will be shown right here on Elevateiowa.com! Other benefits to utilizing this service include:

  • Access to the largest talent pool of Iowa Job Seekers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Search for Job Seekers by the qualifications that you set
  • Immediately view summary information of Job Seekers who meet your specified qualifications
  • Electronically sort Job Seeker summaries based upon your review process
  • Directly contact Job Seekers of your choice

For more information about Iowa Workforce Development, please contact your local office.