Iowa Administrative Code

66.5(1) Each applicant that is approved for financial assistance under the program shall enter into an agreement with the department for the provision of such financial assistance. The agreement will establish the terms on which the financial assistance is to be provided and may …

directed to administer a future ready Iowa expanded registered apprenticeship opportunities program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to encourage apprenticeship sponsors of apprenticeship programs with 20 or fewer apprentices to maintain apprenticesh…

following definitions apply. Additional definitions can be found in Iowa Code section 84F.2. “Agreement” means a contract for financial assistance under the program describing the terms on which the financial assistance is to be provided. “Director” means the director of the depa…

67.3(1) Amount, form, and timing of assistance. a. Financial assistance received by an apprenticeship sponsor under this chapter shall be used only for the cost of conducting and maintaining an apprenticeship program. b. Applicants are eligible to apply for grant awards annually …

67.4(1) Program eligibility. a. To be considered for an award under this program, an apprenticeship program sponsor must meet the following eligibility requirements: (1) The apprenticeship sponsor has an apprenticeship program with at least one eligible apprenticeable occupation.…

67.5(1) Each applicant that is approved for financial assistance under the program shall enter into an agreement with the department for the provision of such financial assistance. The agreement will establish the terms on which the financial assistance is to be provided and may …

workforce in Iowa. The program assists Iowa’s community colleges in establishing or expanding programs that train individuals in the occupations most needed by Iowa businesses. [ARC 9567C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25]

“260G data system” means the data system established by the department to record and submit data, upload documentation, and track programs and agreements. “Accelerated career education program” or “ACE program” means the program established pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 260G and …

68.3(1) In order to receive an allotment of program job credits, a community college must designate an eligible program. All programs must demonstrate increased capacity to enroll additional students. To be eligible, a program must be either: a. A credit career or technical educa…

68.4(1) Base allocation. The department will allocate the total amount of program job credits authorized and available to each community college for each fiscal year based on the formula established in Iowa Code section 260C.18C. For purposes of such allocation, the applicable ra…

68.5(1) Eligibility. To be eligible to receive program job credits, an employer will demonstrate it has met the following requirements: a. The program agreement must provide for pledged program positions paying at least 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a family of two…

68.6(1) Program agreements will be developed by an employer and a community college. The development of the program agreements may be facilitated by an entity representing a group of employers. If a bargaining unit is in place with the employer pledging the jobs, a representative…

internship program is provided in Iowa Code section 84A.21. [ARC 9568C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25; ARC 0034D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 1/12/26]

69.10(1) A business seeking assistance under the program will submit a complete application to the department. Successful applicants will enter into a contract with the department prior to posting or advertising the internship. 69.10(2) If an award is made, the business will secu…

department. The director may approve, defer or deny each application for financial assistance based on the availability of funds. The department will score applications according to the criteria specified in rule 871—69.12(84A). Applications that receive a minimum score of 65 out…

program are reviewed, the following criteria will be considered and scored as described below: 69.12(1) The extent to which the student is involved in a substantive experience in one or more of the following areas: research and development; engineering; process management and pro…

69.13(1) Notice of award. Successful applicants will be notified in writing of an award of assistance, including any conditions and terms of the approval. 69.13(2) Contract required. The department will execute a standard contract, which includes but is not limited to a descripti…

students to small- and medium-sized Iowa firms through internship opportunities. [ARC 9568C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25; ARC 0034D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 1/12/26]

“Board” means the members of the department appointed by the governor and in whom the powers of the department are vested pursuant to Iowa Code section 84A.1. “Community college” means a community college established under Iowa Code chapter 260C. “Department” means Iowa workforce…

69.4(1) The maximum award amount that may be awarded for any single internship is $3,100 or $9,300 to any one employer. 69.4(2) Funds are to be used for reimbursement of wages during the designated internship period. Employers will pay students hired as interns an hourly wage tha…

the program. The program is available to Iowa businesses that meet all of the following criteria: 69.5(1) The business is either: a. An Iowa-based business with fewer than 500 employees, or b. A business that is not based in Iowa with a significant portion employed within the sta…

69.6(1) A business that is engaged in retail sales, health care, or other businesses requiring a professional license. 69.6(2) A business that closes or substantially reduces its workforce by more than 20 percent at existing operations in order to relocate substantially the same …

at one of Iowa’s community colleges, private colleges, or institutions of higher learning under the control of the state board of regents are eligible. A student as defined in this chapter is eligible for an internship under this rule. The department will encourage youth who resi…

Students who are immediate family members of management employees or board members of the applicant business are ineligible. Students who do not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements described in rule 871—69.7(84A) are not eligible. [ARC 9568C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/…

69.9(1) The department will develop a standardized application and make the application available to eligible businesses. To apply for assistance under the program, a business will submit an application to the department. Required forms and instructions are available by contactin…

2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 318, into conformity with federal requirements, necessary for the approval of the Iowa office of apprenticeship law by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship in accordance with 29 CFR 29.13(a)(1). [ARC 7075C, IAB 10/4/23, effect…

Regulations (CFR) in this chapter are as amended to September 8, 2023. [ARC 7075C, IAB 10/4/23, effective 9/8/23; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

competency-based and hybrid apprenticeship frameworks based on the regional and statewide collection of valuable credentials. 74.3(1) The Iowa office of apprenticeship shall establish the following standards and processes in conformance with 29 CFR Part 29: a. Program performance…

responsible for the following: 1. Ensuring the program conforms to 29 CFR Part 29 standards of apprenticeship. 2. Ensuring the program complies with 29 CFR Part 30 equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship. 3. Ensuring the program complies with the Iowa Office of Apprentices…

eligible for approval by the Iowa office of apprenticeship must comply with 29 CFR Parts 29 and 30; 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 318; the state plan approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship; and the administrative rules. [ARC 7075C, IAB 10/4/23, e…

STEM internship program is provided in Iowa Code section 84A.21. [ARC 9569C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25; ARC 0033D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 1/12/26]

75.10(1) An employer seeking assistance under the program will submit a completed application to the department. 75.10(2) If an award is made, the employer will secure an intern or interns within the time period stated in the contract between the department and the employer. 75.1…

received by the department. The department will attempt to award as many eligible internships as funding allows. However, the department may deny applications for incompleteness or because of insufficient funds. The department will score applications according to the criteria spe…

financial assistance under the program are reviewed, the following criteria will be considered and scored as described below: 75.12(1) The extent to which the student is involved in a substantive experience closely related to the student’s STEM field of study. 30 points. 75.12(2)…

75.13(1) Notice of award. Successful applicants will be notified in writing of an award of assistance, including any conditions and terms of the approval. 75.13(2) Contract required. An employer receiving an award under the program will execute a standard contract prepared by the…

assist in placing Iowa students studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into internships that lead to permanent positions with Iowa employers. [ARC 9569C, IAB 9/17/25, effective 10/22/25; ARC 0033D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 1/12/26]

“Board” means the members of the department appointed by the governor and in whom the powers of the department are vested pursuant to Iowa Code section 84A.1. “Community college” means a community college established under Iowa Code chapter 260C. “Department” means Iowa workforce…

75.4(1) The maximum amount that may be awarded to an employer for any one internship is $5,000. The maximum amount that may be awarded to any one employer in any one fiscal year is $50,000. 75.4(2) Funds are to be used for reimbursement of wages paid during the designated interns…

department for assistance under the program. The program is available to employers that meet all of the following criteria: 75.5(1) The employer is either: a. An Iowa-based business, or b. A business that is not based in Iowa that has a significant portion of its employees locate…

eligible for the program: 75.6(1) An employer that is a business engaged in retail sales, health care, or other businesses requiring a professional license. 75.6(2) An employer that closes or substantially reduces its workforce by more than 20 percent at existing operations in or…

requirements of a “student” as defined in rule 871—75.3(84A) and is a person who is within one to two years of graduation, has declared a major in a STEM field or is enrolled in a STEM-related academic or degree program at a community college, and is hired for an internship at an…

from graduation are ineligible. Students who have not declared a major in a STEM field or are not enrolled in a STEM-related academic or degree program at a community college are ineligible. Students who are immediate family members of management employees or board members of the…

75.9(1) The department will develop a standardized application and make the application available to eligible employers. To apply for assistance under the program, an employer will submit an application to the department. Required forms and instructions are available by contactin…

“Act” means the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, 29 U.S.C. Sections 3101 et seq. “Adult education and literacy program” means the same as “adult education and literacy programs” defined in Iowa Code section 84A.19, as well as other activities specified in the Act. “Career…

administration of state and federally funded adult basic education programs and for supervision of the administration of adult basic education programs. The department is responsible for the allocation and distribution of state and federal funds awarded to eligible providers for …

Professional Development Standards in this chapter are as amended to November 1, 2023. [ARC 7750C, IAB 4/3/24, effective 5/8/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

and literacy education funding for activities related to the development and implementation of the basic skills component of a career pathways system. 76.4(1) Collaboration. Adult education and literacy programs are to coordinate with other available education, training, and soci…

is eligible if the person meets the criteria in 29 U.S.C. Section 3272(4). [ARC 7750C, IAB 4/3/24, effective 5/8/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 5/14/25]

prior to July 1, 2015, are exempt from this rule. 76.6(1) Professional staff. Professional staff providing instruction in an adult education and literacy program to students possess at minimum a bachelor’s degree. 76.6(2) Volunteer staff. Volunteer staff possess at minimum a high…

76.7(1) Responsibility of program. Adult education and literacy programs are responsible for providing professional development opportunities for professional and volunteer staff pursuant to this rule, including: a. Proper procedures for the administration and reporting of data; …