New workforce report: Manufacturing careers among growth forecasts for Indiana
New Conexus Indiana workforce report says automotive, biopharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing careers among growth forecasts for Indiana.
JAG post-graduation jobs program to expand in Indiana
Programs aimed at getting Hoosier students working after graduation are set to become more widely available.
Gary ready for tech revival with announcement of Fiber Smart House
Gary officials announced the development of an $8 million Fiber Smart House in the Gary Union Station that will open in fall 2024.
MonoSol plans to layoff 45 workers in La Porte facility
Merrillville-based MonoSol plans to layoff 45 works at its La Porte facility, according to a WARN notice.
A ‘she-cession’ no more
Women’s employment is at an all-time high, but fields such as construction and tech management remain male dominated.
Lake County has highest June unemployment rate in state
Lake County had the highest unemployment rate for June in the state, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Centier Bank lands spot on Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers
Merrillville-based Centier Bank earned No. 57 on Forbes’ new list of America’s Best Small Employers.
Merrillville extends deadline for businesses to sign up for job fair
More than 30 businesses have signed up for the town of Merrillville’s annual job fair July 27 at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center.
Pregnant workers get federal protections
Pregnant workers employed in Indiana now have access to guaranteed accommodations after the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect Tuesday.
Unemployment rate increases throughout Region
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s May unemployment report showed that all but two counties in Northwest and North Central Indiana had increased unemployment.