The Jobs for America’s Graduates program, operated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, can alter the course of high school students’ lives through talent development. Hear from participants and the employers providing them opportunities. Our Anthony Schoettle has the story for our BizVoice magazine: Decatur Central High School junior Don Papa Fall dropped his favorite class to join [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrLhNkUPU3I Given today’s talent-driven economy, elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce is one of the most vital steps the state can take. In the latest episode of IN Chamber, meet Marilyn Pitzulo of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development where she leads the agency’s adult education efforts. Pitzulo highlights what her division does and how employers [...]
Richard Paulk Gov. Eric Holcomb recently appointed Richard Paulk as the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Paulk joined the DWD in January as chief administrative officer. He previously served as chief financial officer for Chicago Rising, a redevelopment organization focusing on the restoration of commercial and residential buildings, as well as providing employment [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMgdcWSSXQ In Indiana, May is for racing, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. But for Force Indy, these 31 days are for attracting new talent to automotive careers and motorsports in the Hoosier State. Individuals looking to access training to these careers are encouraged to follow the links below: Training options for automotive engineers: https://indemandjobs.dwd.in.gov/Occupation/Training/17-2141/ Training options for [...]
Marilyn Pitzulo Our latest guest BizVoice® column is from Marilyn Pitzulo of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, which highlights the impact adult education efforts have on Indiana's job seekers and employers. She writes: The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education recently honored Hoosier adult learners and Indiana [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QDCnxlORbU The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently honored Indiana employers and adult learners at the Statehouse. Learn more about adult education in Indiana.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit for private, for-profit employers to encourage hiring jobseekers who traditionally have difficulty finding employment, such as some Hoosier Veteran groups, individuals who have utilized welfare programs, ex-felons, individuals with disabilities and certain groups of Hoosier youth. To submit your applications, complete and send your IRS Form 8850 and [...]
The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students of promise who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences achieve success through graduation. JAG is a resiliency-building workforce program that helps students learn in-demand employability skills and provides a bridge to post-secondary education and career advancement opportunities. Currently there [...]
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development provides services to assist Hoosier businesses in attracting and retaining top talent in our state. Indiana’s no cost, NextLevel business services include (but are not limited to) the following: - Improving local connectivity through direct business engagement by: Accessing untapped labor pools Strategic planning & economic development Layoff Aversion Rapid Response / Business [...]
Did you know the Indiana Department of Workforce Development offers a skills-matching tool that connects Indiana employers to job seekers? The Hoosier Talent Network has the ability to go beyond an individual’s experience and education, recognizing transferable work skills that could be relevant for jobs across different industries. It opens up an entirely new group of candidates, providing companies with workforce and [...]
