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 '10 include:

The ICC attended three national diversity and professional association related career fairs with representatives from eight different Iowa communities and companies, and state agencies:
- NAACP
- Society of Women Engineers
- Institute of Food Technologists
Attended the spring and fall in-state career fairs for University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and Iowa Career Expo.
Sponsored the player lounge at the NAIA Division II Women's National Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments in Sioux City.
Co-sponsored four Greater Des Moines Multicultural Professionals receptions.
Participated in the RAGBRAI event in Clear Lake.
Participated in Association of Business & Industry's (ABI) Business Horizons program