Workforce Development

Access to talent is often the largest challenge facing Iowa's technology industry. TAI is helping build the talent pipeline, from encouraging the next generation to pursue technology education and careers to creatively transitioning incumbent workers to technology roles.
Workforce Development

Iowa technology leadership institute

The Iowa Technology Leadership Institute (ITLI) develops tomorrow’s Iowa technology leaders through programming designed to fill gaps that technical education and experience can often neglect. The institute provides access to networking with peers and experienced executives from across the industry.

Workforce Development

Iowa Tech Connect

As Iowa solidifies its position as a technology hub, nurturing and retaining skilled professionals is essential for sustainable growth and success. Iowa Tech Connect addresses an overlooked need by providing guidance and a sense of community to early-career tech professionals looking to advance their careers, find their purpose, and impact Iowa’s thriving technology ecosystem.

Workforce Development

College to Career

The College to Career Campaign aims to connect Iowa technology leaders and businesses with college students. Iowa tech leaders present at various colleges and universities around the state, educating students on the different types of career opportunities within the Iowa tech industry.

For more information, contact Mollie Ross.

Workforce Development

TAI Apprenticeship Program

Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, the TAP program assists member companies in expanding their technical workforce and reach a new pool of candidates. TAI member companies can utilize fully developed and approved apprenticeship standards for Application Developer, IT Generalist, and Help Desk Technician job types.

For more information, contact Mollie Ross.

Workforce & EDUCATION

How to Get Involved

Make an impact in Iowa’s workforce and talent development.

The Committee supports TAI in its efforts to build the talent pipeline from encouraging the next generation to pursue technology education to creatively transitioning incumbent workers to technology roles.

Submit your interest in joining today!

The (STEM) Internship program provides grants to Iowa companies for internship programs with a goal of transitioning interns to full-time employment in Iowa upon graduation. Learn more!

Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, this program assists member companies to expand their technical workforce and reach a new pool of candidates. For more information, contact Mollie Ross.

Interest Form

Join A TAI Roundtable

Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in joining one of Technology Association of Iowa’s Roundtables.

Participation in the CIO, CISO or CEO Roundtables is exclusively reserved for technology executives of TAI member organizations with these (or comparable) job titles. All other TAI Roundtables is exclusively reserved for individuals employed by TAI member organizations. Not a member? Join now.

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