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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A new survey shows a large majority of eastern Iowa workers lack basic jobs skills.
90% of businesses responding to a Kirkwood Community College survey report their employees lack basic skills like attendance, accountability, and reliability.
Another 60% reported problems filling job openings too.
Kirkwood researchers surveyed just over 400 companies across 7 eastern Iowa counties for the report.
Nearly half the respondents were mid-sized companies with 50-250 workers.
They were spread amongst manufacturers, health care, and construction.
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