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More Iowans Now Eligible For Jobs Program Posted 18 July 2008 Governor Chet Culver announced that additional Iowans are eligible to work in the Emergency Public Jobs program funded by the $17.1 million National Emergency Grant (NEG). “Communities large and small saw many public areas damaged or destroyed,” said Governor Culver.  “Our state must do all it can to help those affected recover, and that is why the National Emergency Public Jobs Program is so important.  With these federal dollars, we are able to help towns and cities restore their public areas while putting Iowans back to work.  I am proud to announce that more Iowans are now eligible for this program, and encourage Iowans in impacted areas who are currently seeking employment to apply.  With their help, and the help of all Iowans, we can rebuild this state better, stronger, and safer than before.” The Governor previously requested the NEG to hire Iowans displaced by the flooding to provide clean-up and recovery efforts for Iowa’s public facilities and infrastructure.  The project is now accepting applications from individuals living in counties declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA who have been unemployed for 15 of the last 26 weeks.  Additionally, individuals participating in the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program will be eligible to work on the Emergency Public Jobs program without jeopardizing their additional benefits. “By allowing Iowans whose employment situation has been adversely affected for a significant period of time to participate in the program, the grant is able to assist the greatest number of individuals,” stated Iowa Workforce Development Director, Elisabeth Buck. The grant projects contain employment opportunities for over 800 Iowans.  117 projects have been identified across the state and additional projects are still expected. Individuals can work for approximately six months in the program and can earn up to $12,000. Individuals are paid at the prevailing rate for the worksite, which provides higher compensation than unemployment insurance benefits. To apply, Iowans who are eligible are encouraged to contact their local Iowa Workforce Development Office.

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