Case Report: Engaging Grant Resources to Implement Small Business Advisor Program

WORC prepared a case report for the National Fund for Workforce Solutions highlighting a job quality leader - Central Iowa Works (CIW)

Central Iowa Works, a workforce intermediary housed at the United Way of Central Iowa, expanded its small business advising support for small to mid-sized businesses to 15 companies that employ more than 1,000 workers in retail, hospitality, warehousing, transportation, and logistics. Using the skills gained during a precursor grant, CIW partnered with a local Design + Build construction company Silent Rivers to help improve staff retention. Conversations and surveys between advisors and staff revealed unique opportunities to improve communication throughout the organization and upskill incumbent workers.

Learn more about the Small Business Advisor Program and how you can replicate a similar program here