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Recent
Survey
Demonstrates Difficulties Faced By Unemployed Iowans
Posted 2 July
2010
Iowa Workforce
Development released the findings of a survey conducted in cooperation
with Iowa State University on the effects of unemployment on Iowans.
The survey findings showed high long-term unemployment was found, with
76 percent of respondents unemployed for over half a year.
“The survey findings demonstrate the severity of the impact felt by
Iowans during the recession,” state Iowa Workforce Development Director
Elisabeth Buck. “The results demonstrate the overwhelming need for
services designed to assist unemployed Iowans and the need for an
extension of the federal extended unemployment insurance benefits.”
During the height of Iowa’s recession, over 8,000 individuals were
filing initial claims for unemployment benefits, more than double of
typical filings. The high levels of unemployment felt throughout the
country caused more than 70 percent of Iowans to utilize retirement
savings as living expenses and 77 percent to report high levels of
stress over long periods of time.
As Iowa moves forward through its economic recovery, it will be
important that Iowans gain and retain the skill sets necessary to meet
the demands of new employment opportunities. Over 23 percent of
respondents to the survey reported receiving training assistance to
improve their skill sets.
To access the full survey, visit the “Announcement Section” at www.iowaworkforce.org.
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