The Iowa Careers Consortium (ICC) is a public-private partnership created to meet Iowa's need for highly skilled employees. The Consortium includes Iowa businesses, communities, educational institutions, professional associations, the Iowa Department of Economic Development and Iowa Workforce Development.

The mission is to attract qualified, skilled workers to Iowa by raising the awareness of the progressive, innovative businesses that are creating quality career opportunities. Combined with the excellent quality of living — Iowans are able to achieve a balanced lifestyle.

The Consortium's efforts are designed to reach as many qualified individuals as possible in information technology, engineering, manufacturing, research/scientific, financial/insurance, and professional/managerial career fields. Activities for FY '09 include:

The ICC attended five national diversity and professional association related career fairs with representatives from eight different Iowa communities and companies:
- NAACP
- National Black MBA Association
- Society of Women Engineers
- BIO International
- Institute of Food Technologists
Attended the spring and fall in-state career fairs for UNI, ISU, U of I, and Iowa Career Expo.
Sponsored the player lounge at the NAIA Division II Women's National Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments in Sioux City.
Sponsored and coordinated a spring Diversity Roundtable.
Co-sponsored four Greater Des Moines Multicultural Professionals Receptions.
Along with five companies, participated in the RAGBRAI overnight in Greenfield.
Participated in ABI's Business Horizons program
Produced SmartNews newsletter which is sent to 7,500 subscribers.