Career. Skilled Trades Is it the right career path for you? Northwest Indiana. Youth programs. february-march 2014

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1 february-march 2014 Career Northwest Indiana Skilled Trades Is it the right career path for you? Youth programs WORKONE SUCCESS STORIES GET MONEY SMART!

2 Helping Youth Find a Path to their Future Future Works Do you need a job or training to develop good job skills? WorkOne can help you prepare for success with: n Summer employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning n Paid and unpaid work experiences n Occupational skill training Do you need help finishing high school or getting your High School Equivalency* (HSE) Diploma? WorkOne can help improve your educational achievement with: n Tutoring, study skills training and instruction, leading to completion of secondary school including dropout prevention strategies n Alternative secondary school services * High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma was formerly known as GED. Do you need help staying motivated or financing your college dream? WorkOne can provide support with: n An array of supportive services n Adult mentoring n Follow up services n Comprehensive guidance and counseling opportunities WorkOne can provide services to help you develop potential as self-sufficient citizens and leaders: Leadership development opportunities Empowering youth and young adults to reach their full potential through education, training, and employment! I h W W S v If you are between the ages of and are struggling with how to pave a path to your future, contact your local WorkOne office and ask to speak with a Youth Career Advisor! WorkOne services cost you nothing so make the call now! See the back of this publication for a location near you or visit or call page 2 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014

3 Offering You NO-COST Individual Services n Skills evaluation n Resume development and cover letter assistance n Career planning n Training dollars and scholarship/grant information n Job search assistance n Interview preparation n Youth career and work information Job Search Tools Available You ll gain the competitive edge you need to be successful in your job search by using (for free) the following WorkOne tools and information: n Computer Lab n Internet Access n Fax Machine and Copier n Telephone n Information/Resource Center FREE Workshops Get valuable tips on how to get noticed by employers and land the job you really want! WorkReady workshop topics include: n I've Got Skills n Getting More n Build Up! Resume Construction 101-Part 1 n Build Up! Resume Construction 101-Part 2 n Internet Job Search n Preparing for Your Job Interview n WOW! No Nonsense Customer Service n Successful n Get Your Swag Back! Coping with JOB Loss n High Octane Job Search "Using Social Media" n Orientation n Unemployment Insurance n Northwest Indiana Professionial Network n VET Networking n Word Up! Microsoft Word Series n You Can Excel! Microsoft Excel Series n Look Out! Microsoft Outlook A WorkReady Completion Certificate will be presented to participants, based on completion requirements of workshops. Veteran Priority Service If you are a veteran you ll receive priority service! Ask to speak to a WorkOne Veteran Rep. inside February/March 2014 CareerConnect Northwest Indiana 4 Why 5 Myths 7 WorkOne 8 WorkOne 14 not consider a career in the skilled trades? vs. reality in skilled trade careers 6WorkOne serves youth programs in Northwest Indiana real life success stories Workshops Adult education and learning sites WorkOne Northwest Indiana Career Connect is an initiative of the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board. Serving Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke Counties. The WorkOne system is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the programs and services offered. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Call (800) (TDD/TTY relay services). Editorial for Career Connect provided by Barbara Grimsgard, Communications Manager, Center of Workforce Innovations, Regional Operator-WorkOne Region Boilermaker Court, Ste. E, Valparaiso, IN To advertise in Career Connect: WorkOne Career Connect is published in partnership with The Times Media Co. For advertising opportunities call your Times Recruitment Specialist today. Call Barb Carlson at WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 3

4 Why not consider a career in the skilled trades? Most of these skilled trades occupations include above average salaries, challenging work, ability to work almost anywhere, and above average job opportunities. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 employers in 2013 to determine which positions are most difficult to fill and which workers are among the most-wanted, ManPower Group found that for the fourth consecutive year of conducting the survey, the results once again recognized carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other tool-wielding professionals. Skilled trades occupations can be found in several different sectors: n Construction Sector: includes electricians, carpenters, painters, heavy equipment operators, welders, and related occupations. n Transportation Sector: includes automotive painter, aviation technician, automotive service technician, and related occupations. n Service Sector: includes horticulturists, chefs, florists, and other related occupations. n Manufacturing Sector: includes tool and die makers, industrial electrician, drillers, and related occupations. The past 20 years, we ve been conditioned to believe that a college education is the best way to guarantee a good paying job and decent quality of life. However, in recent years we have seen that college doesn t ensure employment, nor does it guarantee a well-paying job. Based on this shift and what employers are saying, there is a demand for experienced and/or trained individuals in skilled trades. Manpower Group cites that the skilled trades shortage we face could stall future economic growth. What does going into the trades require? People wanting to pursue a career in the skilled trades area need to exhibit important traits that include creativity, analytic skills, mathematical aptitude, general problem solving skills, and more. More specifically, individuals must complete complex tasks that may include analyzing mathematical figures and other data, reading complicated blueprints, and utilizing the latest technology and many other complex tasks on a regular basis. To find out about training opportunities offering certifications and scholarships, contact your nearest WorkOne office (locations on the back page of this publication.) Resources: ManPower, Inc., Beyond.com, EMSI Analyst For information about apprenticeship opportunities, contact one of the following local labor organizations: UNITED ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBERS Local 210 of NW Indiana 2901 E. 83rd Place Merrillville, IN INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS IBEW Local 697-NW Indiana 7200 Mississippi Street, Ste. 200 Merrillville, IN UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS Carpenters Local 2005 of NW Indiana 780 N. Union Street Hobart, IN IRONWORKERS LOCAL 395-NW Indiana 890 E. 25th Avenue Lake Station, IN page 4 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014

5 Myths vs. reality of skilled trade careers Not only do tradespeople earn above average incomes, they can complete their studies without overwhelming debt. By taking on an apprenticeship, you ll also have the opportunity to earn while you learn. Now that s smart financial sense! MYTH: Skilled trades are dirty, noisy, and dangerous REALITY: Many people enter the skilled trades because they like hands on work, finding it more rewarding than a desk job. Fortunately, technology and new techniques have changed the face of trades. More and more trade workers work indoors, using state of the art computer equipment and technology. In advanced manufacturing jobs, an increasing amount of mechanical equipment is operated with the aid of computer software. MYTH: Skilled trades are dead end jobs REALITY: With a skilled trade you re not just getting a job, but a career. There are opportunities for advancement within a trade from supervisory positions to management positions. The possibility of owning your own business is always an option too! The level of advancement is up to the capability and desire an individual has. MYTH: Skilled trades are only seasonal jobs REALITY: It used to be that outdoor infrastructure projects were put on hold until after frost and snow left the ground, but now it s not uncommon to see skill workers building roads and buildings during winter months. Although the climate we experience in the Midwest is unpredictable and challenging for skilled workers, today s technology makes it possible to work in all types of weather conditions and temperatures. For example, with advanced masonry and concrete technology, it s possible to pour and cure even in below freezing temperatures. By adding propane heating and insulated tarps construction sites can create practical and productive work environments. Technology has even contributed to specialty clothing worn by trades worker, helping them get through a cold winter season. MYTH: Skilled trades don t pay well REALITY: Many trades earn above the national average. According to EMSI Analyst, specialty trade contractors in Northwest Indiana earned on average $73,416, which included their supplemental benefits. And depending on the trade, position and opportunities for overtime, earnings can higher. Legislated health and safety requirements enforce strict regulation on levels of noise and exposure to hazardous materials on job sites. The enforcement of additional workplace safety standards is common practice today. MYTH: Skilled trades are overly physically demanding REALITY: Yes, there are physical aspects to many trades, but the nature of the hands-on and physical side is exactly why skilled tradespeople love their work! They d rather be working hands-on and be out and about than sitting in an office. Remember that there is diversity in the tasks involved with trades work. From designing concepts and blueprints, to planning and project management, to administrative functions. Becoming technology literate is also important. Tradespeople need to learn how to operate the increasing amount of computer software and mechanical equipment that is incorporated to their jobs. The line between white-collar and blue-collar work has become blurred and skilled trades today requires more brains than brawn. MYTH: Women do not have the physical strength to perform skilled trades REALITY: Physical work does not only imply strength. Skilled trades require dexterity, stamina, good hand-eye coordination and balance all are attributes that women and men alike possess. Resources: eca.gov.nt.ca WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 5

6 WorkOne Serves Youth programs in Northwest Indiana Since 2000, Northwest Indiana WorkOne has provided employment and training services to youth in: n East Chicago n Gary n Hammond n Jasper County n La Porte County n Newton County n Porter County n Pulaski County n Starke County At Risk Youth Succeed in NW Indiana through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program: With unemployment among youth ages at an all-time high, there are fewer employment opportunities for them in Northwest Indiana. Youth that have barriers to employment are finding an even harder time securing employment. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 enacted a youth program serving eligible low-income youth, ages 16-21, who face barriers to employment. WorkOne offices throughout Northwest Indiana provide WIA services to at-risk youth. Goals of the WIA Youth Program: The first goal of the program is for those youth in high school or postsecondary training to complete their education and obtain a diploma, certification, or degree. The second goal is placement into employment or post-secondary education. The third goal of the program is to increase literacy and numeracy skills for those who are basic skills deficient. The final goal is to provide them 12 months of follow up services. Youth Services and Future Works: Youth staff works with high school seniors transitioning to post-secondary education. The Future Works program assists in career exploration, applying to post-secondary institutions, and financial aid resources through a series of workshops. Successful participants in Future Works receive scholarships and transition to post-secondary education when completed. Work Experience: Many youth lack a work history and the skills needed for successful employment. A youth is placed at a worksite for temporary employment. During the work experience a youth learns more about an actual work environment while gaining job skills. Work Ready: Youth gain skills needed to enter the workforce through a series of work ready workshops including business etiquette, work habits, resume development, and interviewing skills. Guidance and Support. Youth staff provides participants with ongoing career guidance and support through case management services and throughout their participation in the program. Who do we serve? n Youth ages n Economically disadvantaged n Drop outs n Youth deficient in basic literacy skills n Pregnant and parenting n Homeless, runaway or foster youth n Ex-offenders n Youth with disabilities n Youth who need assistance in order to complete an education or training program Preparing Youth for a Future: Building Skills through Occupational Training Skills development has been seen as an important tool for addressing youth employment. Are you interested in training or have a career in mind? Get started with completing career assessment and exploration using resources and tools at WorkOne. Meet with a Youth Career Advisor for career counseling and guidance. Need assistance with the costs of training? Funding may be available to help with your training needs. WorkOne offers assistance with tuition, books, uniforms, tools and transportation costs. Contact WorkOne to see if you qualify. For a full list of WorkOne locations, see the back of this publication or visit page 6 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014

7 WorkOne helps people succeed Let the experts assist you to get on the path to career success. WorkOne provides no-cost services to help individuals gain the competitive edge they need to be successful in their job search. Through workshops, training scholarships, and individualized career counseling, WorkOne Career Advisors will guide you each and every step of the way. Haddie Taking determined steps to get a business degree Having just graduated from high school and working at fast food restaurant, Haddie always had hopes of obtaining a degree in business. In order to pay for college, she knew that finding a better paying job was needed, so she visited the Winamac WorkOne office for help. Her WorkOne Career Advisor provided oneon-one sessions to help Haddie develop her resume and coached her on interviewing skills that landed her a work experience opportunity with a local employer in their human resources department. The employer contacted Haddie s WorkOne Career Advisor after a few weeks to provide feedback on her work they were delighted! Shortly thereafter, the employer hired Haddie on full time as an HR Assistant. Haddie has decided to continue her education while working and is determined in getting the business degree she dreamed of. Dorwynn His hesitation turned into motivation with the help of WorkOne Dorwynn walked into the Hammond WorkOne for information regarding job search services and training options after becoming unemployed. He came in both hesitant and not too motivated, until he met with a Career Advisor who explained the services, conducted a skill assessment, and provided him with tools and options available to help him secure a job. Dorwynn immediately became more receptive and agreed to follow through on the many steps and suggestions made by the Career Advisor. He attended WorkOne workshops on effective communication skills, building a resume, preparing for the job interview, just to name a few. While attending workshops and checking in with his Career Advisor, Dorwynnn diligently continued with his job search. Dorwynn s Career Advisor was delighted to get a phone call from him letting them know he was hired into a full time position with a local major steel corporation, and was excited to be back on track and provide for his family. Andrea Her can-do attitude helped her forge ahead Andrea became unemployed in November of She immediately began her job search through the Hammond WorkOne office, where she utilized all the free services available to her. She went through the free WorkReady workshops that would prepare her to be employer ready and received her WorkReady completion certificate. In addition, Andrea took advantage of the many Microsoft and skill building workshops to help with interviewing. Recognizing that one of her weaknesses is interviewing, WorkOne even conducted mock interviews with Andrea both face to face and through Interview Stream a web based interview tool. Andrea was selected as a strong candidate to interview with a local McDonald s, after a Career Advisor was approached by two of their managers asking if there are any WorkOne clients that had excellent customer service skills and exemplified what it would take to be a Manager Trainee. Within 24 hours after her interview and before she can even send a thank you letter to the manager, Andrea was called and told she got the job! Her patience, motivation, and communication and training through WorkOne along the way paid off! For a listing of all the WorkOne offices in Northwest Indiana, see the back panel of this publication or visit WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 7

8 Get money smart on April 5th and April 12th! Here are two opportunities to strengthen your financial stability. Whether you want to learn the basics, improve your financial IQ, or start your own small business, we have a workshop to meet your needs. Workshops will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Drive in Valparaiso and on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. at Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway in Gary, Indiana. There will also be a personal budget presentation for 6th 12th grade students. Workshops include: n Borrowing Basics n Financial Recovery n WorkOne and being Work Ready n Getting the Career of Your Dreams n Identity Theft n Budgeting n Financial Aid 101 n Investing n Junior Achievement $ave USA These local workshop times and details will be available at Improve Yourself Improve Your Life Learning is a treasure Offering Day & Evening Classes Brush up on basic math, reading, and writing skills (ABE) Prepare for the G.E.D. exam or high school diploma completion Strengthen your English language skills (ESL) that will follow its owner everywhere. Chinese Proverb Call NOW for classes near you! page 8 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014

9 workshop offerings See a full calendar of WorkOne workshops on pages I ve Got Skills This workshop serves as an introduction to the job search process. Learn how to identify your skills and what information is essential when building an effective resume and completing job applications. Getting More out of Indiana Career Connect (ICC) This interactive, hands-on workshop will introduce you to Indiana Career Connect (ICC). It will cover the process of creating a profile properly and the importance of completing the personal assessments, while allowing you to complete your personal ICC profile. Build Up! Resume Construction Part 1 This interactive workshop guides you through the Resume Builder on ICC. You will learn how to use data from your background and profile to create a resume. You will also learn how to copy and paste, download, and save resumes as a Word Document. Upon completion of this workshop you will have an ICC resume online. Build Up! Resume Construction Part 2 This workshop is an introductory overview of the resume development process. Participants are guided through the different types of resumes and the advantages and drawbacks of each format. Additional features of the workshop include guidance on resume length and prioritizing information. Internet Job Search This hands-on workshop covers internet job searching techniques. Actual job searches, based upon your employment interests will be performed. Preparing for Your Job Interview This workshop will introduce you to the interviewing process. Topics covered include: purpose of the interview, types of interviews commonly used, qualities employers are seeking, and how to prepare for questions. WOW! No Nonsense Customer Service This workshop provides you with strategies and approaches for providing excellent customer service and maximizing customer satisfaction. Topics covered include: dealing with difficult people, preventive maintenance, effective listening, and constructive confrontation. Successful Effective communication is essential in all areas of our lives. It is important for people to be able to communicate well with employers, co workers and customers. This workshop covers how to effectively communicate through speaking, listening, and nonverbal (body language). You ll also learn how to handle criticism, speak in large groups, and properly use . Get Your Swag Back! Coping with JOB Loss Getting through the initial shock of losing your job is the first step in preparing for your new employment. This workshop provides information to help understand the emotional stress of losing your job. Topics include; understanding the grieving process, steps to staying focused and positive, and career changing. High Octane Job Search Using Social Media Rev up your JOB Search by creating an on-line presence. Learn how Social Networking sites can get you noticed by employers. This workshop provides an overview of popular social networking Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook. Orientation This workshop will provide you with an overview of the services available at WorkOne. Workshop can be directly accessed at any WorkOne computer station. Unemployment Insurance This workshop will provide you with the information you need to navigate the Unemployment Insurance process. Topics include the initial claim, eligibility, and work search requirements. Northwest Indiana Professional Network (NIPN) (8 session series) This networking group is a vehicle for improving job search skills while networking with others who have similar experiences. Customers can enter the group at anytime in the series. Only currently enrolled (intensive level) WorkOne customers with a minimum of an Associate s Degree or higher are the target audience. A non-enrolled individual may attend one session as a guest. You must be scheduled for this session by a Career Advisor. VET Networking (8 session series) This networking group is designed to help Veterans improve their job search skills while networking with Veterans who have similar experiences. Customers can enter the group at anytime in the series. Only currently enrolled (intensive level) WorkOne Veteran customers are the target audience. A non-enrolled Veteran may attend one session as a guest. Veterans must be scheduled for this session by a Career Advisor. Word Up! Microsoft Word Series Intro to Word This workshop will help attendees understand the different groups, commands, and icons on the NEW Word Ribbon. Additional features of the workshop include learning how to open, edit, and save documents in different formats. Attendees will edit an existing document. Advanced Word Attendees will learn the different ways to format text, pages, and paragraphs. Additional features of the workshop include learning how to adjust margins, insert page breaks, page numbers, and headers and/or footers.attendees will created a one page newsletter from an existing unformatted document. Graphics for Word Attendees will learn how to insert Tables, Charts, and Images in Microsoft Word. Additional features of the workshop include learning how to add and delete rows and columns, and move or resize graphics. Attendees will create a flyer with pictures and shapes from an existing unformatted document. You Can Excel! Microsoft Excel Series Intro to Excel This workshop helps attendees understand different groups, commands, and icons on the NEW Excel Ribbon. Additional features of the workshop include how to open, edit, and save spreadsheets in different formats. Advanced Excel Attendees are guided through the different ways to format cells, and move around in a workbook. Additional features include learning how to add and delete rows and columns, as well as print options in Excel. Formulas in Excel Attendees will learned how to create formulas, copy formulas, and make charts from cell data. In addition attendees will learn how to calculate a loan using the PMT function. Look Out! Microsoft Outlook Attendees will learn to use Microsoft Outlook for organization, time management, workplace communication, internal and external communication, and calendar sharing. WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 9

10 no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit Gary Office February 2014 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 8:30AM-10AM 10-11:30AM Interview Prep 101 8:30-10:00 Intro to PowerPoint 10:00-11:30 Advanced PowerPoint 1:00-2:30 Mastering Animations 1:00-2:30 Graphics for Word 8:30-10 AM Intro to Word 10-11:30 AM Advanced Word 1:00-2:30 Graphics for Word 8:30-10:00 Intro to Excel 10:00-11:30 Advanced Excel 1:00-2:30 Working with Formulas 8:30-10:00 Intro to PowerPoint 10:00-11:30 Advanced PowerPoint 1:00-2:30 Microsoft Outlook :30AM Internet Job Searching :30PM Veterans Networking 10 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 11 8:30-10AM :30AM Interview :30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part2 1-2:30PM No Nonsense Customer Service 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 1 8:30-10AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part :30AM Interview Prep :30PM Successful Communication Skills 2:30-3:30 Getting More 8:30-10AM 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM 1-2:30PM Successful Prep :30PM Out of ICC :30AM Internet Job Searching :30PM I ve Got Skills 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part :30-10AM I ve Got Skills 25 8:30-10:00AM 26 No workshops scheduled :30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 2 1-2PM Interview Prep 101 Hammond Office February :30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10-11:30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part2 1-2:30PM No Nonsense Customer Service 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN (219) Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 11:00-12:30 No Workshops Scheduled 8:30-10 AM 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10-11:30AM Internet Job Searching :30PM Veterans Networking 2:30-3:30PM Getting More 8:30-10AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part :30AM Interview Prep :30PM Successful 2:30-3:30 Getting More Intro to PowerPoint 1:30-3:00 Advanced PowerPoint 3:00 4:30 Mastering Animations in PPT 10 11:00-12:30 Intro to Word :30AM Interview 12 8:30-10 AM :30-3:00 Advanced Word 3:00-4:30 Graphics for Word Prep :30PM 17 11:00-12: :30AM Internet Job 19 8:30-10 AM Intro to Excel 1:30-3:00 Advanced Excel 3:00-4:00 Working with Formulas Searching :30PM I ve Got Skills 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 1 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10-11:30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 2 1-2PM Interview Prep :00-12: :30AM 26 No Workshops Scheduled Intro to PowerPoint 1:30-3:00 Advanced PowerPoint 3:00 4:30 Microsoft Outlook Coping with Job Loss 1-2:30PM 2:30-3:30PM Getting More page 10 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014

11 no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit Portage Office February 2014 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-10 Successful 10:30-12 Build Up! Resume 8:30-10:00 Construction 101 part 2 Intro to PowerPoint 10-11:30 I ve Got Skills 1-2:30 Internet Job Search :00-11:30 Advanced 2:30-4 Finding Swag, Coping with PowerPoint Job Loss 1:00-2:30 Mastering Animations in PowerPoint 8:30-10 I ve Got Skills 10-11:30 Interview Prep 101 2:30-3:30 Build Up Resume 8:30-10 Getting More out of ICC 10-11:30 Build up! Resume 1-2:30 Internet Job Search 101 2:30-4 Build up! Resume Construction 101 part :30 NIPN 11 10:30-12:00 High Octane Job 12 8:30-10: :30-12:00 VetNetworking Intro to Word 10:00-11:30 Advanced Word :30 NIPN 18 10:30-12:00 Successful 19 8:30-10: :30-12:00 VetNetworking Search, Using Social Media 1-2:30 Wow! No Nonsense Customer Service Construction 101 part 2 2:30-3:30 Build up! Resume Ameriplex Commercial Park Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN (219) Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Intro to Excel 10:00-11:30 Advanced Excel 8:30-10 Wow! No Nonsense Customer Service 10-11:30 Finding Swag, Coping with Job Loss 2:30-3:30 Build Up Resume :30 NIPN 25 10:30-12:00 26 No Workshops Scheduled :30-12:00 VetNetworking I ve Got Skills 1-2:30 Internet Job Search 101 LaPorte Office February Legacy Plaza West - Sagamore Center, LaPorte, IN (219) Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM tuesday 8:30-10 Getting More out of ICC 10-11:30 Build Up! Resume 1-2:30 NIPN 8:30-10 Internet Job Search :30 Interview Prep NIPN 2:30-3:30 Build up! Resume tuesday 8:30-10 Getting More out of ICC 10-11:30 Build up! Resume 1-2 NIPN 2-3:30 Successful tuesday 8:30-10 Finding Swag, Coping with Job Loss I ve Got Skills 1-2:30 NIPN 1:00-2:30 Getting More out of ICC Construction 101 Part wednesday 9-10:30 AM Intro to Excel 10:30 AM-12 PM Advanced Excel thursday 9:00-10:30 Intro to Word 10:30-12:00 Advanced Word 1:00-2:30 Microsoft Outlook Program wednesday 9:00-10:30 Intro to PowerPoint 10:30-12:00 Working with Slides in PowerPoint 5 10:30-12:00 VetNetworking thursday 10:30-12 VetNetworking 1-2:30 Build Up! Resume Construction 101 part 2 2:30-4 High Octane Job Search, Using Social Media friday 10:30-12 VetNetworking Construction 101 thursday No Workshops Scheduled Southern Counties February 2014 Jasper County 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm MONday Morocco 10 8:30AM-10AM Getting More 10AM-11:30AM Resume Construction Part 1 1PM-2:30PM Resume Construction Part 2 2:30PM-3:30PM Interview Prep 101 Knox 8:30a-10a Getting More 10a- 11:30a High Octane 1p-2:30p Resume Part 2 2:30p-4p Interview 101 Rensselaer :30-10 AM Getting More 10AM-11:30AM Resume Construction Part 1 1PM-2:30PM Resume Construction Part 2 2:30PM-3:30PM Interview Prep 101 Newton County 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN Fax: Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm Starke County 53 W. Lake Street Knox, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm Pulaski County 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac, IN Fax: Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm THURSday Winamac 8a-9a (In Knox) WIN Training 11a-12p Customer Service 1p-2:30p Interviewing 101 2:30p-3:30p High Octane Morocco 1:00 2:30 Intro to Word 2:30 4:00 Advanced Word WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 11

12 no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit Gary Office March :30-10:00 Intro to Word 10:00-11:30 Advanced Word Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10 AM-12 PM 10-11:30AM Interview Prep 101 8:30-10:00 Intro to Excel 10:00-11:30 Advanced Excel 1:00-2:30 Working with Formulas 8:30-10:00 Intro to PowerPoint 10:00-11:30 Advanced PowerPoint 1:00-2:30 Mastering Animations in PowerPoint :30AM Internet Job Searching :30PM Veterans Networking 10 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills AM-12 PM :30AM Interview :30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part2 1-2:30PM No Nonsense Customer Service 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 1 Prep :30PM Out of ICC 17 8:30-10AM AM-12 PM :30AM Internet Job Build Up! Resume 101 Part :30AM Interview Prep :30PM Successful 2:30-3:30 Getting More 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM 1-2:30PM Successful Out of ICC Searching :30PM I ve Got Skills 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 1 No Workshops Scheduled 24 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills AM-12 PM :30AM Coping with :30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 2 1-2:30PM Interview Prep 101 2:30-3:30 Getting More Job Loss 1-2:30PM 31 Hammond Office March 2014 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10-11:30AM Internet Job Searching :30PM Veterans Networking 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10-11:30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part2 1-2:30PM No Nonsense Customer Service 8:30-10AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part :30AM Interview Prep :30PM Successful 2:30-3:30 Getting More 8:30-10AM I ve Got Skills 10-11:30AM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 2 1-2:30PM Interview Prep 101 2:30-3:30 Getting More 3 11:00-12:30 Intro to Word :30AM Interview Prep :30-10 AM :00-12: :30AM Interview 12 8:30-10 AM :00-12: :30AM 19 8:30-10 AM :00-12:30 Intro to Word :30AM Coping with 26 8:30-10 AM :30-3:00 Advanced Word 3:00-4:30 Graphics for Word Intro to Excel 1:30-3:00 Advanced Excel 3:00-4:00 Working with Formulas Intro to PowerPoint 1:30-3:00 Advanced PowerPoint 3:00 4:30 Mastering Animations in PPT 1:30-3:00 Advanced Word 3:00-4:30 Microsoft Outlook 1-2:30PM Successful Out of ICC Prep :30PM Internet Job Searching :30PM I ve Got Skills 2:30-3:30PM Build Up! Resume 101 Part 1 Job Loss 1-2:30PM 5265 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN (219) Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM page 12 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014

13 no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit Portage Office March 2014 Ameriplex Commercial Park Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN (219) Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-10 Getting More out of ICC 10:30-12 Build Up! Resume 8:30-10: :30 Build Up! Resume Construction 101 part 2 Intro to PowerPoint 10:00-11:30 1-2:30 High Octane Job Search, 2:30-3:30 Build UP! Resume Advanced PowerPoint Using Social Media Construction part 1 1:00-2:30 Mastering Animations in PowerPoint :30-10 Successful 10-11:30 Interview Prep 101 2:30-3:30 Build Up Resume 8:30-10 Getting More out of ICC 10-11:30 Build up! Resume 1-2:30 Internet Job Search 101 2:30-4 Build up! Resume Construction 101 part 2 8:30-10 Wow! No Nonsense Customer Service 10-11:30 Finding Swag, Coping with Job Loss 2:30-3:30 Build Up Resume :30 NIPN 11 10:30-12:00 High Octane Job 12 8:30-10 AM Intro to Word :30-12:00 VetNetworking Search, Using Social Media 1-2:30 Wow! No Nonsense Customer Service Construction 101 part :30 AM Advanced Word 1-2:30 PM Microsoft Outlook :30 NIPN 18 10:30-12:00 Successful 19 8:30-10: :30-12:00 VetNetworking 2:30-3:30 Build up! Resume Intro to Excel 10:00-11:30 Advanced Excel 1:00-2:30 Working with Formulas :30 NIPN 25 10:30-12:00 I ve Got Skills 26 8:30-10: :30-12:00 VetNetworking 1-2:30 Internet Job Search 101 Intro to PowerPoint 10:00-11:30 Advanced PowerPoint LaPorte Office March Legacy Plaza West - Sagamore Center, LaPorte, IN (219) Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM tuesday 8:30-10 Build Up! Resume part :30 High Octane Job Search, Using Social Media 1:00-2:30 NIPN 8:30-10 Internet Job Search :30 Interview Prep NIPN 2:30-3:30 Build up! Resume 8:30-10 Getting More out of ICC 10-11:30 Build up! Resume 1-2 NIPN 2-3:30 Successful 8:30-10 Finding Swag, Coping with Job Loss I ve Got Skills 1-2:30 NIPN 1-2:30 Getting More Construction 101 Part wednesday 9:00-10:30 Intro to Excel 10:30-12:00 Advanced Excel 9:00-10:30 Intro to Word 10:30-12:00 Advanced Word 1:00-2:30 Graphics for Word 9:00-10:30 Intro to PowerPoint 10:30-12:00 Working with Slides in PowerPoint THURSDAY 5 10:30-12:00 VetNetworking 6 10:30-12 VetNetworking :30 Build Up! Resume Construction 101 part 2 2:30-4 High Octane Job Search, Using Social Media 19 10:30-12 VetNetworking 20 Construction Southern Counties March 2014 monday Morocco 8:30AM-10AM Resume Construction Part 1 10AM-11:30AM Resume Construction Part 2 1PM-2:30PM Interview Prep 101 2:30PM-3:30PM Social Media Job Search Rennsselaer 8:30AM-10AM Getting More 10AM-11:30AM Resume Construction Part 1 1PM-2:30PM Resume Construction Part 2 2:30PM-3:30PM Interview Prep 101 Knox 8:30a-10a Interview a-11:30a Resume Part 1 1p-2:30p Succecssful Communication 2:30p-4p HighOctane 24 Morocco 8:30-10:00 Intro to Excel 10:00-11:30 Advanced Excel 1:00-2:30 Working with Formulas Jasper County 116 N. Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm Newton County 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN Fax: Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm Starke County 53 W. Lake Street Knox, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm Pulaski County 123 N. Market St., Ste. 2 Winamac, IN Fax: Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm thursday Winamac 9:30a-11a Getting More 11a-12:30p High Octane 2p-3:30p Resume Part 2 3:30p-4:30p Customer Service 13 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 13

14 Northwest Indiana is home to over 30 adult education and learning sites Providing FREE classes! Many area adult education programs can help you: n Brush up on basic math, reading and writing skills before registering for college n Prepare you for the G.E.D. exam n Strengthen your English language skills and adapt to practical everyday situation in the U.S. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Addresses basic skill needs; e.g., reading, writing, language and math. Adult Secondary Credit (ASC) Provides the opportunity for those who didn t finish high school to return as adults and complete credits toward a regular high school diploma. General Educational Development (GED) Preparation Prepares the student to pass the exam for the GED diploma the equivalent to a credential for high school completion. The actual GED testing is only offered at a few sites. English as a Second Language (ESL) Provides English language instruction to non-english speaking adults along with practical skills for everyday personal, social, and working situations. *Note: Many adult education locations may require an annual $20.00 administrative fee to cover books, materials, and/or supplies, however instruction is free. page 14 WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 Northwest Indiana Adult Learning Sites Jasper County Jasper County Adult Learning Center First Reformed Church 9991 W N., Demotte, IN (219) Tues., Thurs. and Fri. - 8:30 am to Noon Jasper County Adult Learning Center Drexel Hall 1027 S. College Ave., Rensselaer, IN (219) Mon. & Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Tues. & Thurs., - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Lake County Crown Point Adult Learning Center Lakeview Square, 928 B S. Court St. Crown Point, IN (219) Mon. & Wed. - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm East Chicago Adult Education West Side Junior High School 4001 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago, IN Mon.-Fri. from 9:00 am to Noon (219) ext 2210 or ext Central High School 1100 West Columbus Drive East Chicago, IN Mon.-Thurs. 4:30 to 7:30 pm ext Lowell Adult Learning Center Cedar Creek Community Center 151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN (219) Mon/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tues.1:00 pm to 6:00 pm School City of Whiting Adult ESL Program Nathan Hale Elementary 1831 Oliver St., Whiting, IN Contact: Dr. Sandra Martinez at smartinez@ns.whiting.k12.in.us Tues. and Thurs. - 5:00 to 7:00 pm Hobart Adult Learning Center Hobart Public Library 100 Main St., Hobart, IN (219) ext. 762 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 12:00 to 4:00 pm Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 to 8:00 pm

15 Tri-Town Adult Learning St. John Community Center 1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN (219) Tues/Thurs - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wed. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Hammond Area Career Center 5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN (219) Mon thru Thurs. ESL - 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Mon. thru Thurs. GED - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon. thru Thurs. ESL/GED - 6:00 to 8:30 pm ESL/Citizenship Class - Sat. 9:00 am to 12:30 at Greater Hammond Community Center) Lake Ridge Schools 6111 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN (219) or (219) Mon. thru Fri. - 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm GED, ABE, ASC, ESL Merrillville Adult Education 6701 Delaware St., Merrillville, IN (219) GED Prep. Program (ABE) Mon. thru Thurs. - 6 to 8:30 pm Jan. thru March Apr. thru June July thru Sept. Oct. thru Dec. GED Testing Twice Monthly - Mon. & Tues. 4:45 pm to 9:00 pm Dates and registration available at High School Diploma Competion Mon. thru Thurs. - 3:45 to 9:10 pm Aug. 30 thru Dec. 21, 2011 To be Determined Whiting Public Library 1735 Oliver Avenue Whiting, IN ciwarner@hammond.k12.in.us ESL: Tues. & Thurs. from 2:30 to 4:30 pm Gary City-Wide Sites Gary Area Career Center 1800 East 35th Ave. (219) Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm Also offers Adult Secondary Credit (ASC) classes Mon. thru Fri. - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Carter G. Woodson Library 501 S. Lake St. (219) Mon. & Wed. - Noon to 3:00 pm Cisco Academy (Delaney Community) West 21st Ave. Mon., Tues., Wed. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Thurs. 10:00 am to Noon Ivy Tech Community College 1440 East 35th Ave., Room C207 (219) Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon (offers ESL also) WorkOne (Village Shopping Ctr) 3522 Village Court (219) Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Calumet Twp. Trustee 485 Broadway (219) Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm La Porte County LaPorte High School 602 F Street, LaPorte, IN Max Miller (mmiller@lpcsc.k12.in.us) Paul Lindeman (plindeman@lpcsc.k12.in.us) (219) Adult Secondary Credit Classes (ASC) Mon. thru Thurs. - 4 to 7:00 pm Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN (219) Call for specific days and hours) Individualized tutoring services include GED preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and English as a Second Language (ESL) A.K. Smith Career Center 817 Lafayette St., Michigan City, IN & 17 year olds, Mon. thru Fri. - 9 to 11 am and Noon to 3:00 pm 18+ year olds, Mon/Tues/Wed - 3:30 to 7:00 pm LaPorte WorkOne 300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN (219) Mon/Tues - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed/Thurs - Noon to 8:00 pm Friday - 9:00 am to Noon NEWTON County Newton County Government Ctr. Suite 300, Morocco, IN Mon thru Thurs. 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tues & Thurs. 4:00 pm-8:00 pm PORTER County Chesterton Adult Learning Center Westchester Public Library 100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN (219) Mon. & Wed. - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Tues/Thurs - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Valparaiso Adult Learning Center Center of Workforce Innovations 2804 Boilermaker, Valparaiso, IN (219) Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Portage Adult Learning Center/NEO 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN (219) Adult ABE & GED Mon. thru Thurs. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm and 5:30-8:30 pm ESL: Mon. thru Thurs 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and Mon. thru Thurs. 5:00-8:00 pm ASC (High School Diploma Completion): Mon. thru Thurs. 3:30-7:30 pm Official GED Testing Center 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN Exact test dates available at or call (219) Pulaski County Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center Pulaski Co. Annex 125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN (574) Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to noon Starke County Starke County. Adult Learning Center WorkOne 6 North Shield St., Knox, IN (574) Mon. & Wed. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm North Starke Adult/Alternative Education Oregon Davis High School 5998 S. 750 E., Hamlet, IN (574) or (574) wfrazier@od.k12.in.us Mon. thru Fri. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ASC, GED, ABE and Skill Brush-up North Judson Adult Learning Center North Judson Wayne Township Public Library 208 Keller Avenue North Judson, IN (574) Mon. and Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Thurs. - 5:00 to 8:00 pm Salvation Army 1351 West 11th Ave. (219) Tues/Thurs - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Valparaiso Adult Learning Center St. Andrew s Episcopal Church 505 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN (219) Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm WorkOne CareerConnect. February/March 2014 page 15

16 Where Job Seekers & Employers Meet For all your employment or training needs contact one of the WorkOne centers now! WorkOne Gary 3522 Village Court Gary, IN or Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Hammond 5265 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN Fax: Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Knox 53 W. Lake Street Knox, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne LaPorte Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza West LaPorte, Indiana Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm FREE CAREER ASSISTANCE! WorkOne Morocco 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN Fax: Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Portage Ameriplex Commercial Park 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A Portage, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Rensselaer 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Winamac 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac, IN Fax: Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm (EST) Oversight of Region 1 WorkOne System is provided by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board