Articles tagged as: workforce development
March 15, 2018
Workforce Development Bills Pass, Despite Concerns From Business Leaders
Though workforce development was perhaps the highest-priority issue for Gov. Eric Holcomb in this year's legislative session, some are not sold on the legislation passed.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2018
House, Senate Reach Deal On Workforce Development Bills
Both the House and Senate will vote on the workforce bills before session ends next week.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
'Soft Skills' Bill Moves Forward In House
A bill focused on increasing lessons around employability skills like getting to work on time and working well with others in schools has been approved by the House Education Committee.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2018
Lawmakers Advance Workforce Bills As Session's First Half Ends
One provision attracting significant attention would dedicate every penny collected in state corporate income taxes to workforce training.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2018
Senate Approves Workforce Development Legislation
Lawmakers in the Senate approved a bill that includes pieces to amp up efforts to connect students with career and work opportunities.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2017
Chamber Outlines 2018 Agenda: Workforce Needs, Smoking Age Hike
Chamber Vice President Caryl Auslander says the education sector and the business community must work closer together.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2017
Grow With Google Training Launches In Indianapolis
Nearly 2,000 Hoosiers registered for digital workshops and training with Google. The two-day conference is the beginning of a relationship between the tech giant and Indiana.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2017
Governor Holcomb Unveils 2018 Agenda
Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to create the Education to Career Pathway Cabinet as part of an effort to better align workforce needs with education and training.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2017
Prosecuting Attorneys Council Asks For Marijuana Opposition
The council sent a letter to the Commission to Combat Drug Abuse asking for their opposition to legalization of marijuana in any form.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2017
Governor Says Change-Resistant Indiana Should Think Globally
Resistance to change is often touted as a virtue in Indiana. But Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb says the state's prosperity relies on rethinking that approach.
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