Articles tagged as: workforce development
April 20, 2021
Indiana Selected To Pilot Federal Mental Health Employment Initiative
The push will be led by the state's Family and Social Services Administration and will marshal both public and private agencies across the state.
Read MoreApril 16, 2021
Unemployment Rate Improves, But Shrinking Labor Force A Cause For Concern
The unemployment rate in Indiana continues to creep lower according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021
Statewide College Internship Initiative Expanding To Get More Workers Into Jobs
An Indiana program to keep college graduates in the state will expand its focus to a broad range of work-based learning opportunities as it aims to connect everyone from high schoolers to adults to the workforce.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2021
GOP Leaders Supportive Of Holcomb's Regional Recovery Program
Under the program, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will work with regions -- rather than just individual counties or cities -- on projects that aim to improve quality of life.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2021
East Central Indiana Designated As Newest State Talent Region
East Central Indiana is getting its chance to be recognized as a "talent region" by the state of Indiana. The distinction comes with promises by local leaders to find ways to attract and keep talented workers.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021
DWD Announces Target Dates For Reopening Federal Unemployment Benefits
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will reopen a federal program on Jan. 22 that extends unemployment benefits.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2020
Policy Experts: Too Many Hoosiers Think High School Diploma Is Enough To 'Get Ahead In Life'
Indiana workforce and education agencies have a goal of seeing at least 60 percent of Hoosiers get some post-secondary education by 2025.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2020
State Report Shows More Hoosiers Getting Job Training With Certificates
Hoosiers earned more than 20,000 workforce certifications in 2019 according to a new report, many in health care or business sectors.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Free Job Training Gives Hoosiers Hope Amid Pandemic
As a dying wish to her mother, 48-year-old Winona Parker vowed to get her high school diploma. Now, the former fast-food worker is enrolled in a pharmacy tech training program in Indianapolis. It will allow her to be certified in about four months to help serve pharmacy teams on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2020
Report: Workforce Programs Need To Improve How Resources Are Shared During COVID-19
Despite increased state funding to prioritize training for high-demand jobs, there's little evidence more students are taking those classes.
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