Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Workforce Development
March 17, 2020
Indiana Sees Spike In Unemployment Claims, Urges Unemployed To File Online
Indianas unemployment insurance program has seen a significant increase in claims as business is disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2020
State Workforce Agency Holding Job Fair For Celadon Employees
The online job fair is only for former Celadon employees who lost their jobs when the company declared bankruptcy in early December.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2019
CTE Funding Proposal Would Cut Funding For Life-Skills Classes
The Department of Workforce Development is proposing a cut in state funding for several life-skills classes that teach things like basic nutrition and personal finance.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2019
SW Indiana Plant To Close, Costing 80 Workers Their Jobs
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says Westech Building Products USA expects the last of the 81 employees affected by the Mount Vernon plant's closure to lose their jobs by Nov. 21.
Read MoreJune 4, 2019
High School Awarded First Statwide Construction Apprenticeship Certification
Starting next year, about 40 students at Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, Indiana, will be able to participate in the State Earn and Learn program.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2019
Indiana Parolees Find Success, Employment After Prison
The state's Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry program helped more than 1,000 ex-offenders find jobs last year.
Read MoreApril 23, 2018
Is Indiana Taking The Right Approach To Workforce Development?
The state is spending a lot of time and money trying to addressworkforce needs, through legislation passed earlier this year. But, some question whether the measures are truly tackling the problem.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
Sony Disc Plant In Terre Haute Laying Off 375 Workers
The first layoffs are to start on March 23 and continue through August.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2017
DWD Chief Braun To Resign As Rumors Of Congressional Run Swirl
Gov. Holcomb spokesperson Stephanie Wilson says the reason for Braun's departure will soon be clear.
Read MoreMay 22, 2017
Carrier Gives State Official Notice Of Indianapolis Layoffs
The notification says 632 workers will lose their jobs at Carrier's Indianapolis fan coil factory between late July and the end of the year.
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