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Project Iowa reports early ARPA-funded results: 13 Story County graduates, about 75% employment rate

3212349 · May 6, 2025
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Project Iowa briefed the board on an ARPA-funded workforce program that has graduated 13 participants in Story County and reports a roughly 75% employment rate among graduates; the program provides virtual cohorts, one-on-one coaching, loaner laptops and hotspots.

Project Iowa director of programs Gabby Cox told the Story County Board of Supervisors that the ARPA-funded workforce program has begun producing local outcomes and is serving residents with barriers to employment.

Cox said 13 Story County participants have graduated from the program and an additional seven to eight residents have received services though not…

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