Board hears workforce PEL expansion, AED procurement and community program updates

Aug 10, 2026

Supervisors heard that Northeast Iowa workforce development is expanding PEL grants to short-term accredited programs, the county will obtain new AED devices, and community programs (Parents as Teachers, Habitat fundraiser) reported activity and upcoming events.

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A board member reported that the Northeast Iowa workforce development board has expanded PEL grants to cover eligible students in short-term accredited programs (8–15 weeks), opening training options beyond four-year colleges.

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