A manufacturing industry job fair is scheduled for today, hosted by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board and Center for Workforce Innovations.
Continue readingManufacturing Industry Job Fair Today
SummerWorks Programs Provides Free Training for Young Adults
The launch of the SummerWorks program begins June 14 and young adults ages 16-24 are encouraged to participate in the programs.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Get Update on WorkOne Efforts
Linda Woloshansky updated the Starke County Council and Starke County Commissioners on how Work One is working for the residents of Starke County in placing people in employment.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Memorandum of Understanding with WorkOne
The North Judson-San Pierre school board approved a memorandum of understanding between the NJ-SP School Corporation and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board when they met Tuesday night.
According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, or WorkOne, oversees the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program in Indiana High Schools. The agreement between the school and the organization is in line with complying with recent changes to graduation requirements. Continue reading
Electrical Maintenance Training Class Proves Successful for Pulaski County
Last Wednesday, seven employees graduated from an 18 week-long NIMS Electrical Maintenance Training Class. This was the first training class to be offered at this capacity in the nation and it was an incredible success for Pulaski County.
All seven employees had perfect attendance throughout the course. According to Pulaski County Economic Development officials, these individuals demonstrated dedication to their craft and a commitment to continuously work on advancing their skills. Each graduate was awarded a nationally recognized credential issued by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Employers stated that employees who went through the training are already displaying noticeable results on the job. Continue reading
