Future Ready Iowa returned to Pella with an employer summit Wednesday morning. A group of more than 30 individuals representing employers, educators, government organizations, and development groups attended the forum at the Vermeer Global Pavilion. Director of Iowa Workforce Development Beth Townsend led the morning sessions aimed at updating the area about employment needs statewide and the educational opportunities available to bolster post-secondary education rates in the state of Iowa. Extensive discussion was held about reentry of individuals from the Department of Corrections and apprenticeship programs there, as well as connecting youth and women to trades, among other topics.