https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKQMNec3xGY Being considered a triple threat (actor, dancer and singer) in the entertainment field can open many doors. In the education and workforce realm, Carrie Lively has more than three designations to her name – and she’s putting them all to good use. A former teacher, school counselor, administrator and state agency official, Lively is now the executive director [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWFVRSQVup0 It may be early in this legislative session, but much activity is taking place by the Indiana Chamber’s government affairs team on your behalf. Of the utmost is advocating for our top policy priorities to better the state’s economic climate for your business. Our President and CEO Kevin Brinegar discusses these key policies. For more on the Indiana Chamber's [...]
From nearly the moment after the speaker’s gavel brought a contentious 2022 legislative session to a close, the Indiana Chamber has been pushing hard on multiple fronts to ensure that 2023 would be different. The state simply cannot afford another session consumed by factious, culture war issues that might play well politically but do little to move Indiana forward. [...]
On List: Talent Attraction/Retention, Health Care Access, State Energy Plan (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is pushing for various efforts to help attract and retain talent in its 2023 policy agenda, which was unveiled today at the group’s annual legislative preview. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. “We hope [...]
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 [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce named Dan Elsener, president of Marian University, its inaugural Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented Tuesday during a luncheon at the organization’s annual workforce summit. Going forward, this annual award will be renamed in Elsener’s honor. Read Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar’s full remarks from the award [...]
Dan Elsener and Kevin Brinegar The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today named Dan Elsener, president of Marian University, its inaugural Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented during a luncheon at the organization’s annual workforce summit. Going forward, this annual award will be renamed in Elsener’s honor. Read Brinegar’s full remarks from the award ceremony: [...]
More than one million jobs must be filled in Indiana over the next 10 years. To help Hoosier employers fill them, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has created Next Level Jobs, an Employer Training Grant (ETG) for Hoosier companies. This program reimburses employers that train, hire and retain new or incumbent workers to fill in-demand positions within [...]
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is a proud part of Operation Allies Welcome to welcome vulnerable Afghans into the state. Former Commissioner Fred Payne saw the immediate need for the agency to get involved as employment is one of the key factors for a family to thrive and be self-sufficient. A talented workforce is critical to the success [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qTt44bmkvA It's impossible to have a conversation about business today without the topic of workforce challenges coming up. The Indiana Chamber's goal for the Institute for Workforce Excellence is to drive a highly skilled and productive workforce by bringing together tools and resources for employers to use in building their own talent pipeline. Learn more about the Institute for [...]
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