Center of Workforce Innovations

Hammond WorkOne will continue offering services during temporary office closure

Hammond WorkOne will continue offering services during temporary office closure (Hammond, IN) The WorkOne office located at 200 Russell Street will temporarily be closed beginning December 20 with no reopening date yet scheduled. Employment and job search assistance will still be available virtually with WorkOne representatives....

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Two summer training programs allow young adults to earn while they learn

Two summer training programs allow young adults to earn while they learn Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board are delighted to launch their SummerWorks program featuring two free training programs for young adults. Young adults ages 16-24 will have an opportunity to...

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Local high school educators learn how students can enter the Army with more career options than ever

Local high school educators learn how students can enter the Army with more career options than ever READY NWI hosted their monthly meeting for K-12 educators on Thursday, January 14.  The meeting featured a presentation by U.S. Army representatives who shared the many opportunities the Army offers in way of careers and career paths....

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4th Annual Construction and Skilled Trades Day is going virtual!

4th Annual Construction and Skilled Trades Day is going virtual! We’re going VIRTUAL! Although we won’t be meeting in person at the Lake County Fairgrounds this year, we look forward to offering teachers and opportunity to share valuable Information with their students via Live ZOOM sessions—featuring 14...

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WorkOne and Goodwill partner to provide FREE retail training for young adults

WorkOne and Goodwill partner to provide FREE retail training for young adults WorkOne Northwest Indiana and Goodwill are offering free retail training for young adults ages 16-24 at the Gary Goodwill Store. Training will be provided by Goodwill through the National Retail Federation (NRF). Participants that successfully...

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NWI 21st Century Talent Region Announcement and Zoom Event

NWI 21st Century Talent Region Announcement and Zoom Event The Center of Workforce Innovations and the Northwest Indiana Forum are excited to share that our seven-county region has been recognized and will receive the state’s designation as a 21st Century Talent Region. Secretary of Career Connections and...

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