NiSource, NIPSCO make $100,000 donation
NiSource Community Foundation and NIPSCO donated $100,000 to United Way NWI and WorkOne to support employment growth in the Region.
State receives $3.9 million grant to expand apprenticeship programs
A nearly $4 million grant will help expand apprenticeship programs around Indiana.
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Annual community job fair in Michigan City April 13
Michigan City’s annual community job fair is focusing on hospitality and professional services.
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WorkOne and Goodwill partnership offers free retail training for young adults
WorkOne Northwest Indiana and Goodwill are offering free retail training for young adults between the ages 16 and 24 at the Gary Goodwill Store.
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Partners in hiring
Employers are collaborating with educational institutions, governmental and nonprofit entities to ensure they can find skilled and reliable workers.
Beyond the Benefit Basics
Businesses move toward out-of-box ways to attract, keep workers With low unemployment rates, the pressure on companies, especially those expanding, to find and keep good employees inches higher. “When you look at the current economy, we’re hearing all sorts of reports of low unemployment … from an HR perspective, the lower the unemployment rate, the
Skilling Up
Manufacturers, educators and community partnering to train workers Many Northwest Indiana manufacturers are facing a dilemma: not enough skilled workers to operate the sophisticated equipment on today’s factory floors. Training is the answer. But manufacturers are busy turning out products to service their customers. They don’t have the time or ability to develop full-scale training