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One of the keys to a healthy business environment is
having a strong foundation for workforce development.
Whether you are an individual with unique workforce
challenges, or a business wanting to further develop
your leaders, there are a host of opportunities and
programs available to assist.
America Works
Job placement for people receiving public assistance.
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(317) 923-3600 |
Bosma Industries for the Blind
Goal is to enhance the opportunities for individuals who
are blind or visually impaired. Also provides other services
such as information and referral services with various
consumer groups, public education, networking within the
community of social services agencies, and outreach to
individuals with visual impairment in the area.
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59 South State Avenue |
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Indianapolis, IN 46201 |
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(317) 684-0600 |
Choice for Change
Job placement for low-income men and women.
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(317) 931-3055 |
CICOA Access Network
A licensed employment agency whose non-profit mission
is to provide job opportunities for people age 50 and
older.
Community Centers of Indianapolis
Through the CCI federation of neighborhood centers, more
than 25 comprehensive programs are provided to the citizens
of Marion County including child care, senior citizen
services, counseling services, emergency assistance, job
training, job placement, and education enhancement activities.
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615 North Alabama Street,
Suite 400 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 638-3360 |
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www.ccicorp.org |
Crossroads Rehabilitation Center
Assists individuals who want to maintain employment by
providing services that match their needs, preference,
abilities, and interests. Helps people with disabilities
find jobs and provides computer training for the adult
learner.
Curtis and Associates Inc.
Workforce preparedness workshops for people who are receiving
public assistance.
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(317)638-0539 |
Customer Self Service System (CS3)
A computer network of employment and labor market information.
Can be used by both employers and job seekers. Residents
and employers in the state are eligible.
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Indiana Department of
Workforce Development |
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1-888-WORKONE |
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www.in.gov/dwd |
Gain Education and Training (GET)
A part of Skills 2016 and Advance Indiana programs. It
is designed to provide financial assistance to companies
and organizations committed to expanding the skills of
their existing workers through programs that develop industry
recognized credentials. Businesses that have innovative
training programs for employed workers are eligible.
Goodwill Industries of Central
Indiana
Description: Helps individuals with barriers to employment
achieve better participation in society by expanding their
opportunities and enhancing their employability.
Indiana Department of Workforce
Development
Helping Hoosiers prepare for rewarding careers and good
jobs through lifelong learning. Committed to building
a user-friendly system that helps hard-working Hoosiers
upgrade their skills and maximize their earning potential.
Provides employers with labor market information, recruitment
and referral of job seekers, and unemployment insurance
services. Helps employers, job seekers, and educators.
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Indiana Government Center
South |
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10 North Senate Avenue |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-7670 |
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www.in.gov/dwd |
Indianapolis Private Industry Council
IPIC is the local workforce development board for the
Indianapolis area. It works closely with the mayor's office,
the state, and Indianapolis economic development agencies,
bringing the latest and most pertinent information regarding
labor concerns and workforce development issues in and
around the city. Helpful if you are an employer looking
to expand or relocate your operations, a community service
provider, a member of the workforce/economic development
community, or a job seeker needing to identify specific
training and placement services.
Indiana Training 2000 Program
Designed to provide financial assistance to new and
expanding industries committed to training their workforce.
Eligible companies include:
- Manufacturing companies
- Distribution centers
- Regional headquarters or back offices may also
receive assistance under some circumstances
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Indiana Department of
Commerce, Business Development Division |
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One North Capitol, Suite 700 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-8888 |
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www.in.gov/doc |
Indianapolis Network for Employment
and Training (iNet)
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(317) 684-2400 |
IndyPendence Career Development
Center
Helps young women between the ages of 16 and 24 earn a
GED or high school diploma, learn various job skills,
use job placement services to secure a career, or earn
college credit.
Ivy Tech State College
An open-access, two year technical college. Offers courses,
degree programs, training leading to certifications and
continuing education. Also provides customized training
opportunities for business and industries.
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P.O. Box 1763 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46206 |
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(317) 921-4775 |
John H. Boner Community Center
Assessment, training, and placement assistance for people
receiving public assistance, economically disadvantaged,
and with disabilities.
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(317) 264-1379 |
Manufacturing Technology Center
at Indianapolis
Part of an on-going partnership with the city to develop
and establish workforce-training programs to meet the
needs of Indiana companies and trade groups, identify
advanced manufacturing practices and encourage their implementation
into Indiana companies, and to respond to industry requests
for resources to remove obstacles for their success. Four
main areas of expertise are productivity and cost containment
consulting, workforce assessment, tailored training, and
customized business solutions.
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50 South Meridian Street,
Suite 302 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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www.mtci.org |
Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center
Provides employment counseling and referrals to available
training programs for low income, un- or under-employed
Marion County residents 18 and older. Also provides a
resource room with employment information and internet
access.
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1920 West Morris Street |
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Indianapolis, IN 46221 |
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(317) 639-6106 |
Neighborhood Self-Employment Initiative
Not-for-profit organization that helps individuals who
want to turn a business idea into an on-going business.
Helps people create and stabilize their own small businesses.
Offers training and technical assistance to individuals
starting or operating a small business.
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324 West Morris Street,
# 105 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46225 |
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(317) 917-3266 |
Noble of Indiana
Mission is to recognize, embrace, and include the contributions
of individuals with disabilities. Supported employment
service assists businesses in hiring people with disabilities
by matching their needs with the job candidate's skills
and interests and by providing on the job training and
support.
Opportunities Industrialization
Centers
Provides services such as adult education, child care,
vocational training, job search and placement services,
and other services that impact the disadvantaged to prepare
for viable jobs. Run by the Indiana OIC State Council,
a part of OIC America, Inc.
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(317) 924-9440 |
Purdue Cooperative Extension
Service of Marion County
Helps local people gather knowledge and put that knowledge
to work on the job, at home, and in the community. Extension
educators work with citizens to support them in accepting
responsibility for their lives, develop how they participate
in their communities, and helping them understand connections
between local communities and the global picture. Services
include:
- Leadership and volunteer development
- Citizenship, public issues, and community development
- Science education
- Career development and workforce preparation
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6640 Intech Blvd., Suite
120 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46278 |
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(317) 275-9305 |
Regional Re-Employment Centers
Job search workshops and computer training for executives,
managers, and technicians in career transition.
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(317) 842-7239 |
Regional Skills Alliance
A part of Skills 2016 and Advance Indiana programs.
Firms that work together to coordinate training for
mutual benefit are eligible.
Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
(STA)
A part of Skills 2016 and Advance Indiana Programs.
It provides financial assistance to companies and organizations
who want to expand the skills of their workers. Manufacturing
firms with training costs associated with industrial
trade apprenticeships and upgrading skills of journeymen
are eligible.
Sycamore Services Inc.
Provides individualized training and services for people
with disabilities that enhance independence in all areas
of life.
Temporary Avenue LLC
A staffing company specializing in the placement of
highly skilled office professionals in the areas of
accounting, finance, and administrative support. Offers
opportunities through temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct
hire placements.
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8440 Woodfield Crossing
Blvd., Suite 370 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46240 |
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(317) 469-4141 |
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www.temporaryavenue.com |
The Training Institute (TTI)
Training for people receiving public assistance.
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(317) 931-9732 |
Training Inc.
Provides low income individuals with job skills training
that helps them obtain living-wage employment. The curriculum
offers the combination of technical training, soft skill
development, and ongoing support that trainees need
to find and retain good jobs.
Trustee Leadership Development,
Inc.
Provides leadership education workshops, institutes,
and forums for individuals, organizations, and community
groups. Also provides governance training and development
for boards, individual and organizational assessment
and strategic planning, coaching and mentoring executives
and employees, and customized and skill-based workshops.
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36 South Pennsylvania
Street, Suite 750 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 636-5323 |
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www.tld.org |
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Funds are used to provide unemployed, dislocated workers,
and individuals who need assistance in obtaining or
retaining self-sufficient employment with skills enabling
them to return to or keep productive employment. Residents
and employers of Indiana as well as some out of state
residents are eligible.
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Indiana Department of
Workforce Development |
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Indiana Government Center South |
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10 North Senate Avenue |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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1-888-WORKONE |
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www.in.gov/dwd |
Workforce Investment Now (WIN)
A part of Skills 2016 and Advance Indiana programs.
It grants financial assistance to companies and organizations
who want to expand the skills of their workers through
programs that lead to industry recognized credentials.
To be eligible, companies must have recognized risk
factors such as non-seasonal layoffs, a decrease in
production or quality, loss of a product line or other
production challenges.
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