Hawkeye Employment Network

DISABILITY BENEFITS 101 WEBSITE

Having trouble navigating Social Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, or SNAP benefits while working? A new website, Disability Benefits 101, can help Iowans navigate these programs while providing information and tools specific to Iowa. Thank you to Blueprint for Change for helping make this possible. Explore these resources and tools by visiting: https://ia.db101.org/

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH: RESOURCE FAIR

ONSITE JOB FAIR: O'NEAL MANUFACTURING
Location: 7100 Chancellor Dr., Cedar Falls, IA
October 13-15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for our onsite hiring event and explore exciting career opportunities for our 2nd shift. We are seeking dedicated and reliable MIG Welder and CNC Operators to join our team. ✅ Paid Weekly Meet with our hiring team, learn about available positions, and take the next step in your career. Please apply to this posting. We look forward to meeting you!

REGISTER HERE:

recruiting.ultipro.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 10AM-1:00 PM

🌟 YOU’RE INVITED — Waterloo IowaWORKS Open House! 🌟

Join us on Monday, September 21, 2026, for a community celebration of Workforce Development Month at IowaWORKS Waterloo!

📍 Location: 3420 University Ave, Waterloo
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✨ What you’ll experience:
✔ Learn about key workforce programs that support job seekers and employers in Northeast Iowa
✔ See how we partner with local employers to help upskill the workforce
✔ Discover services from partner agencies and how they can help you move forward
✔ FREE professional headshots — perfect for LinkedIn or social media profile

Bring a friend and let’s continue building a stronger community together!



Northeast Iowa Workforce Development Board City of Waterloo, Iowa - City Hall Cedar Falls, Iowa, City Government

IowaWORKS

Wednesday, September 9
9:30am - 11:30am - Create a Great Resume

To Join a Workshop: Go to zoom.us/join and enter the meeting code of 839 2687 6987

Join Meeting | Zoom Join a Zoom Meeting directly from your web browser using a meeting code or link.

IowaWORKS
Tuesday, September 8
2pm - 4pm - Essential Tools for Job Seekers

To Join a Workshop: Go to zoom.us/join and enter the meeting code of 839 2687 6987

Join Meeting | Zoom Join a Zoom Meeting directly from your web browser using a meeting code or link.

EMPLOYERS!

Order your Fall Sack Lunch TODAY!

Fall Sack Lunch order forms are officially open! Order a Fall Sack Lunch today to support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Pick-up and deliveries will take place on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25.

Each $10 lunch will include 🍴:
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Cornbread
- Fruit
- Dessert
- Chips
- Water

⏰ Order deadline: September 18th

Gather your coworkers, friends, family, or team and place a group order to support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Order 8 or more lunches, and we deliver!

Fall Sack Lunch Order Form: https://form.typeform.com/to/ffKTnUBe

Bremer County Order Form: https://form.typeform.com/to/Ue7Ng74O

Thank you for supporting NEIFB!

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Searching for a Job

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Searching for a Job | Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security Have you sent out countless applications to potential employers but haven't heard anything back from them? You may be making these common mistakes while job hunting. Here are some tips that can help!

What concerns do you have about working?

• Worried about losing your benefits?
• Concerned about losing your health care?
• Unsure if you will be able to keep working after a while?

The Ticket to Work Program can help ease these concerns. Check out our fact sheet for answers to these questions and all the ways the program can support you.
👉 https://bit.ly/4iztodi