The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) Adult Education and Learning Centers will be providing scholarships to cover the $95 cost of High School Equivalency (HSE) testing for adult learners enrolled in their programs throughout Northwest Indiana....
Center of Workforce Innovations
Northwest Indiana Workforce Board announces slate of officers
The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board (NWIWB) has announced its slate of officers for 2020-2021. Officers are Chair-Barbara Sacha, Labor Relations Manager at ArcelorMittal-Burns Harbor, Vice Chair-Gary Olund, President & CEO at...
Local JAG students bring home awards from state competition
Three Northwest Indiana JAG students competed at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) 12th Annual Career Development Conference on May 8, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 170 students from across the state were required to...
WorkOne continues offering quality resources for job-seekers throughout COVID-19 pandemic
On the best of days, looking for work can be difficult. During the pandemic and ensuing shutdown, new challenges arose for those seeking employment. The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board's (NWIWB) WorkOne program was ready to pivot and continue...
Sweet Results through SkillUp program
The SkillUp program is helping American Licorice build up their maintenance workforce internally, providing critical help now and for the future. Carol Flaherty, the HR business partner at American Licorice in La Porte, collaborated with other local...
GreatNews.Life offers thanks, support to partners who have suspended operations
In the wake of state regulations relating to COVID-19, dozens of local businesses have made the difficult decision to cease operations altogether until the dust settles. As many of the establishments are local favorites, the news is sure to...
Filing for unemployment benefits if COVID-19 has affected your job
According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Hoosiers can file for unemployment assistance online via a computer or smartphone at www.in.gov/dwd/2334.htm. They can also call the unemployment insurance help...
Midwest Urban Strategies visits region for first-hand look at what they consider a best practice in workforce development
The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board (NWIWB) welcomed leaders affiliated with Midwest Urban Strategies (MUS) to the region on February 18-19, in order to share their process of moving dislocated workers,...
Michigan City Community Job Fair returns for its fifth year
The City of Michigan City, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, WorkOne, and the Blue Chip Casino are continuing their partnership to host the 5th Annual Michigan City...
WorkOne Northwest Indiana offers funding to train employees at Region businesses
The modern workplace requires workers and employers to be more adaptable than ever. There is a constant need to fill new roles, learn new skills, and face tough challenges. Often, the default response for businesses around the Region is to hire a new...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 5
- Next Page »
