Build. Inspire. Grow.

At LifeSkills Connection Inc., our vision is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.

Who We Are

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is a family and veteran owned business, with a mission to create change and add value to individuals and organizations. For over 30 years, our leadership has been helping change lives. We operate Job Corps’ contracts for the Department of Labor and Forest Service around the nation. In addition to our Job Corps contracts, we operate the Healing Heart Center and Holistic Health in the state of Iowa. These centers provide a host of counseling, therapeutic and coaching services.

Where

Are

The LifeSkills Connection corporate office is located in Manning, IA. We currently operate Job Corps contracts in the following locations:

Cascades Job Corps Center
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Chicago Region 5 Forest Service OA/CTS Contract
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Missouri
Philadelphia Region 2 Forest Service OA/CTS Contract
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky

The Healing Hearts Center is located in Bettendorf, IA and Holistic Health is located in Manning, IA. We also operate Options Ink in Carroll, IA.

In July 2024, LifeSkills Connection was awarded WIOA youth funds to support the Connect Program. The Connect Program supports young adults across 17 counties in Northeast Kansas as they begin their career pathway.

LifeSkills Connection also serves as the Iowa Plains Workforce Development Board One Stop Operator and the Northeast Oklahoma Workforce Development Board One Stop Operator.

Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation’s largest free, residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16 through 24.

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Holistic Health

A holistic healing center located right in Manning, IA . Our center has been carefully designed to provide a multitude of holistic approaches to wellness and self-care. As soon as you walk in our doors we hope you are entranced by our peaceful atmosphere and can take a break from the busy world to focus on you.

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Kansas Connect

Our team connects young adults, aged 14-24, with FREE education and training programs, industry-recognized credentials, paid work experiences, and support services to become self-sufficient in 17 Kansas counties.

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Healing Hearts Center

Located in Bettendorf, IA, the skilled and licensed practitioners at The Healing Heart Center provide a host of counseling, therapeutic, and coaching services, including Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Halotherapy, Thai Body Massage, Chiropractic, Personal Yoga, Guided Meditation, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Amethyst Infrared BioMat, Acupuncture, Bio Acoustic Mat, Individual and Family Counseling, Divorce Mediation, Life Coaching, and Business Coaching.

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