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1 november december 2018 CAREER a publication of Have You Visited Your in this issue... Federal bonding, On-the-Job Training, Worker Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Employer Incentives and No-Cost Services In 20 weeks or less secure a new career with a certification Free Training That Leads to Certification Hardworking, good work ethic, team player Hiring a Veteran is Smart Business Get a high school equivalency (HSE/GED) and take advantage of other Adult Education resources brush up on basic reading, writing, language & math skills

2 MEETING THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS TO RETAIN A SKILLED WORKFORCE Incumbent Worker Training Frequently Asked Questions What is Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)? Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) is designed to meet the needs of an employer or group of employers to retain a skilled workforce. It cannot be used to provide the occupational training a new hire needs It is work-based training and upskilling designed to ensure employees can acquire the skills necessary to retain employment and advance within the company. What type of employers can apply? Indiana employers of any size are encouraged to apply. What type of training is eligible? Occupational skills training that must end in a credential. How does funding work for employers? Employers are required to pay for a portion of the cost of training. This can be done through both cash payments and fairly evaluated in-kind contribution. Waging paid to workers while in training may also be considered a source of matching funds. Minimum cost-sharing amount of employer share in IWT depends of the size of the company: At least 90 percent of the cost, for employers with 50 or few employees At least 75 percent of the cost, for employers with 51 to 100 employees At least 50 percent of the cost, for employers with more than 100 employees Employer Requirements What are the requirements? For an employer to receive funds, employees receiving training must be: Employed Determined to be in need of training to obtain skills to retain employment Meet Fair Labor Standards Act requirement for employer-employee relationships Have established employment history with employer (6 months or more) How does my company apply? For more information or to apply, contact Allison Bertl, WorkOne Regional Business Services Manager at , ext. 41 or abertl@gotoworkonenw.com All industry sectors are urged to apply! This WIOA Title 1-funded program/activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The TDD/TTY number is See back cover of this publication for a full listing of Northwest Indiana WorkOne locations.

3 READY FOR YOUR NEXT CAREER OPPORTUNITY? WORKONE CAN HELP! Whether you re exploring a career change, looking for a new job, preparing to graduate, or are currently unemployed, we ll provide you with the right tools and services to assist you every step of the way! All services and assistance are at NO-COST to you! Resume and cover letter development assistance Career counseling, job search assistance, and interview preparation Skill building workshops to get you career and job ready Short-term education and training scholarships Access to database with Northwest Indiana s job listings Youth career and work information Other services include: Adult education resources such as High School Equivalency Exam, or HSE ( formerly GED) preparation and English Language Learner (ELL) classes Scholarships/Tuition Assistance for help in applying for financial aid insidenovember-december 2018 CAREER a publication of NWI 4 Hire A Vet 5 Veterans On The Job Junt 6Hiring For The Future Veterans receive priority of service at WorkOne. Your local WorkOne provides you with on-site tools and resources to give you the competitive edge needed to be successful in your job search: computer lab, on-site internet access, fax machine, copier, telephone, information and resource center. 8 Free Workshops FREE WORKSHOPS See pages 8-11 for complete details! 12 Need A New Career 16 Adult Education and Learning Sites facebook.com/workonenwi 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 gotoworkonenw.com WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 3

4 Are you an employer who needs an individual that has already been trained in the skills needed for your workforce? Today s veterans have upto-date work experience in hundreds of occupational specialties. They are hard-working, motivated and ethical employees. They can bolster any employer s business! There are many skills that are directly transferable to the civilian workforce. Some examples include: Accounting-Construction- Education-Engineering-Financial Administration-Foreign Languages Healthcare-Law Enforcement- Human Resources-Mechanics & Machinery WorkOne can save you time and money With WorkOne skilled veteran representatives you can save time and money. While working with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and your local WorkOne Career Center, you are able to review current labor trends, employment statistics, wage surveys and other labor market information. You can enroll with the state s largest labor exchange system. WorkOne Veteran Representatives can list your job opening and help you prescreen and hire a qualified veteran. Did you know there are tax reduction incentives and monetary reimbursement for certain eligible veterans are also available, such as our Work Opportunities Tax Credit for hiring qualified veterans. SEE THE BACK COVER OF THIS PUBLICATION FOR NORTHWEST INDIANA WORKONE CAREER CENTER LOCATIONS TOP 10 REASONS TO HIRE A VETERAN 1. Accelerated Learning Curve Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. 2. Leadership The military trains people to lead by example, to delegate, motivate and inspire. 3. Teamwork Veterans understand genuine teamwork. 4. Diversity and Inclusion in Action Veterans know how to work side by side with all individuals in the workforce. 5. Efficient Performance Under Pressure Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources. 6. Respect for Procedures Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability. 7. Technology and Globalization Veterans are aware of the international and technical trends pertinent to business and industry. 8. Integrity Veterans know what it means to do an honest day s work. 9. Conscious of Health and Safety Standards Individually, veterans represent a drug-free workforce that is cognizant of maintaining personal health and fitness. 10. Veterans have proven their mettle in mission-critical situations demanding endurance, stamina and flexibility page 4 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

5 Veterans on the job hunt Introduce Yourself with a memorable elevator pitch You step into the elevator and a nicely dressed individual turns to you and inquires, What do you do? Would you be able to introduce yourself with a compelling and memorable second message that would lead them to want to continue talking when the elevator doors open again? How you introduce yourself is called an elevator pitch (also called an elevator speech ). The technique of articulating who you are and what you do succinctly, and interestingly, is practiced by civilians daily! To compete effectively as you transition from the military, it s important that you too, have a memorable elevator pitch. Why Your Elevator Pitch Matters To create and deliver a memorable elevator pitch, first acknowledge that this will feel awkward to you. In the military, you likely didn t worry about showing enthusiasm, being succinct and building a personal brand. Now, in the civilian sector, you do. When I teach transitioning service members how to craft their memorable Elevator Pitch, I m often confronted with the question, This feels unnatural Why can t I just tell someone what I did in the military and they ll ask me questions? If you lead with your MOS, or start describing the work you did while in the military, you run the risk of alienating the person you re speaking to. Remember: One percent of the American population served in uniform, ninety-nine percent didn t. The odds are you will be speaking to a civilian who may have absolutely no understanding of your military experience. A memorable elevator pitch ensures the other person understands what you do, and has opportunity to follow up with comments or questions. This, then, starts a dialogue which could lead to a conversation, which could lead to a business relationship. Elevator Pitch Basics I teach this formula for an elevator pitch: 1. First, say who you are and what you do. You might say, My name is Adam and I m recently retired after 22 years in the Army as a personnel specialist. I m looking for a new career in human resources with a technology company here in Cleveland. 2. Next, put your personal spin on your pitch. Focus on why you enjoy or are passionate about your work. For instance, What I love most about working in personnel is that I get to be part of starting and developing someone s whole career. I find career lifecycle absolutely amazing. 3. Finally, give a quick example to paint the picture of what you do and what you re looking for. You might conclude with, I remember this young man I met on his first day in boot camp. He was so brave and confident. In my role, I was able to help him build and refine his skills and talents to become the leader he is today. I look forward to having the ability to mentor and impact others in my next career as well. A strong elevator pitch introduces you to the other person. You aren t providing your resume, job description or life story. Just a brief and interesting overview of who you are, what you ve done and where you re headed. Be sure to ask the other person to tell you about themselves, too. Everyone likes to talk about themselves. If you just continue talking about you, you re depriving them of the opportunity, and you could miss valuable information and insight. This article was originally featured in Military.com, which provides career resources for veterans and military families. Visit for local job listings in your area, a military skills translator, customizable transition plans, and more. WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 5

6 Hiring for the FUTURE Tell us about Galfab and your plant in Winamac. We employ 100 people at our Winamac plant. Galfab LLC designs and manufactures the legendary Galfab roll-off hoist, containers and other items that are used in the garbage and scrap industry. We have two facilities; our plant in Winamac employs 100 people. We also have a facility in Phoenix. We understand you had a very positive experience in hiring a high school student. Yes we did. West Central High School in Medaryville has a program called RAMTECH. That acronym stands for repair and maintenance technician. The Pulaski County Community Development Corporation managed the program; funding was provided by WorkOne. What tasks did you ask the student to perform and how did he do? The student was assigned to use our computer aided design software and performed a variety of administrative tasks. He did a great job. An interview with Ben Scheiner, VP of Manufacturing with Galfab Ben sits on the board of the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board and is one of many region employers helping young adults gain skills and develop a good work ethic in order to succeed in today s economy. What expectations does Galfab have when hiring young people? Be polite. Make good use of your time at Galfab. Learn and soak up knowledge. Show initiative and look for projects to do. What are the challenges in hiring young people? There is no doubt that a 16 year old can still have plenty of a kid in them. This can manifest here and there with inappropriate behavior or not understanding tasks. It, then, is our responsibility as the employer to provide clear and concise communication. Finally, lead by example and treat them like an adult. Many young people find their first job at our fast food restaurants. If you see that listed on a job application, do you view that as a positive experience? Absolutely. I admire job applicants that have worked at McDonald s; the company has fantastic processes and systems, which is the key to delivering that reliable flavor and quality at every store they operate. At Galfab, we strive for that same level of consistency in manufacturing our products. What is most lacking in today s job applicants? Too many people lack a strong work ethic. We have employees that just stop coming no notice nothing. Do you have a problem retaining workers? Our quit rate is not that high. Once people get past that first month or two, they find out that Galfab is a pretty good place to work. We re family centric, employee owned and we will work with them to keep their jobs. What advice would you have for schools, teachers and guidance counselors as they prepare people for college and careers? My view is that the world has two groups, the working tier and the non-working tier. If you don t have skills, a work ethic and a little bit of experience, you are always going to be seen as less than others. You have worked in a management position in several states and countries. How would you assess Indiana s workforce system? Indiana s WorkOne system is amazing. I m very impressed with WEX (Work Experience Program). The program pays the wages of a high school student for six weeks. During that time with Galfab, we work on a variety of basic skills such as communication, good grooming, following directions, showing a positive attitude. At the end of the six-week period, we can hire the young person if a job is available. But, if not, the student can now say on his resume that he/she had a positive six week work experience at Galfab. Why should employers provide a work opportunity for youth? In my opinion, manufacturing is the coolest and most fun field in which to work: the best way to sell young people on a career in manufacturing is to provide some exposure to what we do, be that a six week work experience, job shadowing or any other career based learning opportunity. page 6 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

7 Basic Workshops No-Cost Workshops How to Get a Job in Northwest Indiana Do you know what local employers are looking for? What industries have the best careers in Northwest Indiana? What can you do to get yourself into a great local position in the industry you want? How to Get a Job in Northwest Indiana is now being offered by industry to address these interests and concerns and discuss the skills needed for a career in the industry you are interested in. Choose an industry you re interested in and come to its workshop to find out what you can do to launch yourself towards your next great career move! How to Get a Job in Northwest Indiana are being offered in the following industries: Healthcare Manufacturing Retail/Tourism Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! What is WorkOne all about? In Wow! WorkOne Can Help You! you will learn about all of the amazing free services that WorkOne has to offer the community and you! Need help with your resume? Or maybe you are nervous about an upcoming interview. Come on in and attend this session to learn exactly how WorkOne can help you! Basic Computers and Digital Literacy Learning Computers with ICC. This course walks customers through setting up a profile in ICC and working toward a more proficient use of the computer and internet for job search related activities. Additional resources will be provided for deeper learning about and with computers. This is a course for those who can use a mouse and keyboard but aren t skilled with computers in general. This is not for customers who already have an ICC profile and are comfortable using a computer or the internet. My Next Gig The Gig Economy Do you have a skill that can fill a need? Have you ever thought about doing a side job or starting a side business to fill an income gap or to make some money on the side? My Next Gig discusses the gig economy and options for entrepreneurship in Northwest Indiana. The workshop addresses the different opportunities and resources currently available as well as what needs to be considered when putting together your gig. Individualized Workshops For Enrolled Customers Job Clubs The purpose of Job Clubs are not only to prepare our enrolled customers to enter or re-enter the workforce, but to also provide them with professional development and networking. Each attendee will be getting something different out of these 90-minute workshops each time they attend. These workshops are not meant to be attended as a one-time deal for resume and interview assistance, but can be attended on a weekly or monthly basis depending on a customers need. What makes these workshops stand apart is that they can be entered at any point in work-readiness development and job search. Job Clubs are being offered by industry for enrolled customers to attend based on their career interests. This will give them a more individualized approach to focus on what they are looking for in their next career move. Job Clubs are being offered in the following industries: Manufacturing and Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics (TDL) Job Club Professional Services and Retail Job Club Healthcare Job Club This WIOA Title 1-funded program/activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The TDD/TTY number is WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 7

8 no-cost workshop calendars nov.-dec Rensselaer WORKONE OFFICE 116 N Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN (219) Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Thurs.10AM 4:30PM Wed 10:00am - 4:30PM november workshops every thursday In november november 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, & 29TH How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Nov. 1st, 15th, 29th) HEALTHCARE (Nov. 8th)...10:00 10:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Nov. 1st, 15th, 29th) Retail (Nov. 8th)...10:30 11:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...11:00 11:30 My Next Gig...11:30 12:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...1:00 2:00 Job Club...2:00 3:30 december workshops every thursday In december December 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Dec. 6th & 20th) HEALTHCARE (Dec. 13th & 27th)...10:00 10:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Dec. 6th & 20th) Retail (Dec. 13th & 27th)...10:30 11:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...11:00 11:30 My Next Gig...11:30 12:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...1:00 2:00 Job Club...2:00 3:30 KNOX WORKONE OFFICE 1913 S. Heaton Street Knox, IN (574) Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Thurs. 10:00AM - 4:30PM november workshops every monday In NOVEMBER NOV. 5TH, 19TH. & 26TH How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Nov. 5th & 19th) HEALTHCARE (Nov. 26th)...9:00 9:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Nov. 5th & 19th) Retail (Nov. 26th)...9:30 10:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 Job Club...1:30 3:00 december workshops every monday In DECEMBER december 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 31st How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Dec. 3rd & 17th) HEALTHCARE (Dec. 10th & 31st)...9:00 9:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Dec. 3rd & 17th) Retail (Dec. 10th & 31st)...9:30 10:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 Job Club...1:30 3:00 page 8 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

9 no-cost workshop calendars nov.-dec La porte WORKONE OFFICE 300 Legacy Plaza West-Sagamore Center La Porte, IN (219) Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Thurs. 10:00AM - 4:30PM november workshops every Wednesday In nov. November 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 TDL...1:30 2:00 Healthcare...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...3:00 4:00 thursdays In nov. november 1st, 15th, & 29th Job Club Healthcare...10:00 11:30 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...11:30 12:00 Job Club Retail and Professional Services...1:00 2:30 Job Club Manufacturing...2:30 4:00 december workshops every Wednesday In Dec. december 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 TDL...1:30 2:00 Healthcare...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...3:00 4:00 every thursday In dec. december 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th Job Club Healthcare...10:00 11:30 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...11:30 12:00 Job Club Retail and Professional Services...1:00 2:30 Job Club Manufacturing...2:30 4:00 november workshops every Wednesday In nov. November 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 Basic Computers Using ICC...10:30 11:30 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 Healthcare...1:30 2:00 TDL...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 every thursday In nov. november 1st, 8th, 15th, & 29th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 december workshops every Wednesday In Dec. december 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 Basic Computers Using ICC...10:30 11:30 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 Healthcare...1:30 2:00 TDL...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 thursday nov. 8th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:30 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 Gary WORKONE OFFICE 504 Broadway, 4th Floor Gary, IN (219) Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Thurs. 10:00AM - 4:30PM every thursday In dec. december 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 9

10 WorkONE HELPS YOU WITH INFORMATIVE CAREER-BUILDING WORKSHOPS AT A LOCATION NEAR YOU. To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit portage WORKONE OFFICE Ameriplex Commercial Park 1575 Adler Circle, Ste.A (219) Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Wed 10:00AM - 4:30PM november workshops every Monday In nov. nov. 5th, 19th, & 26th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:30 11:00 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 TDL...1:30 2:00 Healthcare...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...3:00 4:00 hammond WORKONE OFFICE 5265 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN (219) Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Wed 10:00AM - 4:30PM november workshops every Monday In nov. nov. 5th, 19th, & 26th Basic Computers Using ICC...9:00 10:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 every tuesday In nov. nov. 13th, 20th, & 27th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 Basic Computers Using ICC...10:30 11:30 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 Healthcare...1:30 2:00 TDL...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 december workshops every Monday In dec. December 3rd, 10th, & 17th Basic Computers Using ICC...9:00 10:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 every tuesday In nov. nov. 13th, 20th, & 27th Job Club Healthcare...10:00 11:30 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...11:30 12:00 Job Club Retail and Professional Services...1:00 2:30 Job Club Manufacturing...2:30 4:00 december workshops every Monday In dec. December 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 31st WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 My Next Gig...10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...11:00 12:00 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 TDL...1:30 2:00 Healthcare...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 Basic Computers Using ICC...3:00 4:00 every tuesday In dec. December 4th, 11th, & 18th Job Club Healthcare...10:00 11:30 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...11:30 12:00 Job Club Retail and Professional Services...1:00 2:30 Job Club Manufacturing...2:30 4:00 every tuesday In dec. December 4th, 11th, & 18th WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!...10:00 10:30 Basic Computers Using ICC...10:30 11:30 How To Get A Job In NWI...1:00 3:00 Manufacturing...1:00 1:30 Healthcare...1:30 2:00 TDL...2:00 2:30 Retail/Tourism...2:30 3:00 page 10 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

11 no-cost workshop calendars michigan city WORKONE OFFICE 302 W. 8th Street Michigan City, IN (219) Hours of Operations: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM, Tues. & Thurs. Closed november workshops every tuesday In nov. nov. 13th, 20th, & 27th How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Nov. 20th) HEALTHCARE (Nov. 13th & 27th)... 9:00 9:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Nov. 20th) Retail (Nov. 13th & 27th)... 9:30 10:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!... 10:00 10:30 My Next Gig... 10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC... 11:00 12:00 Job Club... 1:30 3:00 every tuesday In nov. nov. 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Nov. 14th, & 28th) HEALTHCARE (Nov. 7th & 21st)... 1:00 1:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Nov. 14th, & 28th) Retail (Nov. 7th & 21st)... 1:30 2:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!... 2:00 2:30 My Next Gig... 2:30 3:00 Basic Computers Using ICC... 3:00 4:00 december workshops every tuesday In dec. December 4th, 11th, & 18th How to Get a Job in NWI: Healthcare (Dec. 4th & 18th) MANUFACTURING (Dec.11th)... 9:00 9:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: Retail (Dec. 4th & 18th) TDL (Dec. 11th)... 9:30 10:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!... 10:00 10:30 My Next Gig... 10:30 11:00 Basic Computers Using ICC... 11:00 12:00 Job Club... 1:30 3:00 nov.-dec every wednesday In dec. December 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th How to Get a Job in NWI: MANUFACTURING (Dec. 5th & 19th) HEALTHCARE (Dec 12th & 26th)... 1:00 1:30 How to Get a Job in NWI: TDL (Dec. 5th & 19th) Retail (Dec 12th & 26th)... 1:30 2:00 WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!... 2:00 2:30 My Next Gig... 2:30 3:00 Basic Computers Using ICC... 3:00 4:00 WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 11

12 in 4 to 16 weeks? Exact Training Name Training Start Date Length of Training Training Location Credential Type Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program #412 11/19/2018 DriveCo 2101 W 37th Ave Gary, IN Eligible to take the Class A CDL Exam Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program # /19/ Driving Academy 2101 W 37th Ave Gary, IN Eligible to take the Class A CDL Exam TrainingProgram # /19/2018 Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway 12/3/2018 Med Ed, Inc st Ave, Suite C 12/3/2018 Med Ed QMA Training Classes 2401 Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program #412 12/17/2018 DriveCo 2101 W 37th Ave Gary, IN Eligible to take the Class A CDL Exam Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program # /17/ Driving Academy 2101 W 37th Ave Gary, IN Eligible to take the Class A CDL Exam Training Program # /19/2019 Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway Eligible to take the Class A CDL Exam 1/7/2019 Med Ed, Inc st Ave, Suite C 1/7/2019 Med Ed QMA Training Classes 2401 Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN Dental Assistant Training #7847 1/8/ Weeks Dental Assistant Training School of NWI 1127 Joliet St Dyer, IN Eligible to take Dental Assistant Exam Training Program #4810 Electrical Maintenance Technician Training Program #8036 MSSC - Certified Production Technician Training Program #9388 1/14/2019 1/14/2019 1/15/ Weeks 12 Weeks Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway Purdue Northwest Commercialization & Manufacturing Excellence Center-7150 Indianapolis Boulevard Hammond, IN Ivy Tech - Michigan City 3714 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN Eligible to take Dental Assistant Exam 3 industry recognized PMMI Certifications MSSC - Certified Production Technician = 4 Certifications Below - MSSC - Safety - MSSC - Quality Practices & Measurement - MSSC - Manufacturing Processes & Production - MSSC - Maintenance Awareness page 12 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

13 WorkOne has a menu of training coming to Northwest Indiana through June For further information and to see if you qualify for a FREE TRAINING scholarship call Natalie Aponte at , ext. 450 or naponte@gotoworkonenw.com Exact Training Name Training Start Date Length of Training Training Location Credential Type MSSC - Certified Production Technician Training Program #10229 CNC Machine Operator Program #5185 SMAW & GMAW Structural Welding Program #102 1/15/2019 1/15/2019 1/28/ Weeks 16 Weeks 10 Weeks Ivy Tech - East Chicago 410 E Columbus Dr East Chicago, IN Ivy Tech - East Chicago 410 E Columbus Dr East Chicago, IN Calumet Welding 1947 Griffith Blvd Griffith, IN MSSC - Certified Production Technician = 4 Certifications Below - MSSC - Safety - MSSC - Quality Practices & Measurement - MSSC - Manufacturing Processes & Production - MSSC - Maintenance Awareness NIMS - CNC Machine Operator CNC Milling CNC Turning CNC Measurement, Material & Safety AWS Certification Training Program #4810 1/28/2019 Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway Training Program #4810 2/11/2019 Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway Qualified Medication Aide Training (QMA) Program #558 Training Program #4810 2/14/2019 2/18/2019 2/25/2019 2/25/2019 Med Ed QMA Training Classes 2401 Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN Med Ed QMA Training Classes 2401 Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN Med Ed QMA Training Classes 2401 Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway SMAW & GMAW Structural Welding Program #102 Training Program #4810 3/4/2019 3/11/2019 Calumet Welding 1947 Griffith Blvd Griffith, IN Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway AWS Certification 3/13/2019 Med Ed, Inc Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN /19/2019 Med Ed, Inc st Ave, Suite C Training Program #4810 3/25/2019 Health Care Training Center 5770 Broadway 4/15/2019 Med Ed, Inc st Ave, Suite C 4/22/2019 Med Ed, Inc Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN /6/2019 Med Ed, Inc st Ave, Suite C SMAW & GMAW Structural Welding Program #102 5/13/2019 5/20/ Weeks Med Ed, Inc Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN Calumet Welding 1947 Griffith Blvd Griffith, IN AWS Certification 6/3/2019 Med Ed, Inc st Ave, Suite C 6/3/2019 Med Ed, Inc Beech Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 13

14 Assistance is always free! Resume and cover letter development assistance Career planning Training dollars and scholarship/grant information Skills evaluation (as available) Job search assistance Interview preparation Youth career and work information FREE Workshops Get valuable tips on how to get noticed by employers and land the job you really want! Some career readiness workshops include: How to Get a Job in Northwest Indiana (NWI)-Get a peek at what you can expect from employers to be on the lookout for, what industries are in-demand, and what you can do to launch yourself towards your next great career move. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You!- Learn about all of the amazing free services that WorkOne has to offer the community and YOU! Basic Computers and Digital Literacy Learning Computers with ICC-This course walks customers through setting up a profile in Indiana Career Connect (ICC) and working toward a more proficient use of the computer and internet for job search related activities. My Next Gig The Gig Economy-Do you have a skill that can fill a need? Have you ever thought about doing a side job or starting a side business to fill an income gap or to make some money on the side? My Next Gig discusses the gig economy and options for entrepreneurship in NWI. Complimentary Job Search Tools Veteran Services Priority of service Unemployment Insurance You ll gain the competitive edge you need to be successful in your job search by using (for free) the following on-site WorkOne tools and resources: computer lab, on-site internet access, fax machine, copier, telephone, information and resource center. If you are veteran or a spouse of a veteran you ll receive priority service! Ask to speak to a Veteran Representative when visiting your local WorkOne office. Special training and scholarship opportunities are available! Need general information about Unemployment Insurance (UI)? You may reach a Customer Service Specialist at to answer questions about unemployment. This WIOA Title 1-funded program/activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The TDD/TTY number is For a complete listing of WorkOne locations in Northwest Indiana, see reverse side of this sheet. page 14 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

15 Don't miss an episode of Talking Talent! Take out your smartphone, go to your app store, search for "Talking Talent," and download the app for FREE. Once it's loaded, check it out! All of the episodes populate right in the app for easy listening right on your phone! Upcoming Certified Production Technician (CPT) Course This course is coming to East Chicago Ivy Tech! Course begins January 15, 2019 (Date may be subject to change) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 5-9pm CPT Certification Program Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certifications Manufacturing Facility Safety, Quality Practices & Measurements, Manufacturing Processes & Production, Maintenance Awareness & Certified Production Technician Additional certification: Six Sigma White Belt Certification Contact us to find out if you qualify to take this course for FREE! Natalie Aponte , ext. 450 This WIOA Title 1-funded program/activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The TDD/TTY number is WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 15

16 Northwest Indiana is home to over 20 adult education and learning sites Providing FREE classes! IMPROVE YOURSELF... IMPROVE YOUR LIFE These programs can help you: n Brush up on basic math, reading and writing skills before registering for college n Prepare you for the HSE 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. High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Previously known as the GED. Prepares students to pass the exam for the HSE diploma; the equivalent to a credential for high school completion. Note: the actual HSE testing is only offered at a few sites. English Language Learner (ELL) Provides English language instruction to non-english speaking adults along with practical skills for everyday personal, social, and working situations. The GED is now HSE! page 16 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

17 Adult Education Sites & Hours of Operation Jasper County Jasper Co. Adult Learning Center-Demotte 5387 West State Road 10 Wheatfield, IN (219) ABE/HSE Jasper Co. Adult Learning Center-Rensselaer Rensselaer WorkOne 116 N. Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer, IN (219) ABE/HSE Lake County Crown Point Adult Learning Center Crown Point Community Library 122 N. Main St. Crown Point, IN ABE, HSE, ELL East Chicago Adult Education East Chicago Central High School 1100 W. Columbus Dr. East Chicago, IN ext Lowell Adult Learning Center Cedar Creek Community Center 151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN (219) ABE, HSE Hobart First United Methodist Church 654 E. 4th St. Hobart, IN ABE/HSE Tri-Town Adult Learning Center St. John Community Center 1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN (219) ABE/HSE Hammond Area Career Center 5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN (219) Lake Ridge Schools 6111 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN (219) ext. 130 or (219) HSE/ABE/ASC Merrillville Adult Education Merrillville High School 6701 Delaware St., (219) Gary Adult Continuing Education Systems (ACES) Gary Area Career Center 1800 East 35th Ave. Gary, IN (219) Ivy Tech Community College 1440 East 35th Ave., Room C207 Gary, IN (219) ELL WorkOne (Centier Bank Building 4th Floor) 504 Broadway Gary, IN La Porte County A.K. Smith Career Center 817 Lafayette St. Michigan City, IN La Porte WorkOne 300 Legacy Plaza West LaPorte, IN (219) Grace Learning Center 1007 West 8th Street, Michigan City, IN (219) NEWTON County Newton County Government Center 4117 S. 240 West, Suite 300, Morocco, IN (219) ext or 2702 PORTER County Chesterton Adult Learning Center Westchester Library 100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN (219) ABE, HSE, ELL Valparaiso Adult Learning Center Trinity Lutheran Chuch 201 Washington St., Valparaiso, IN (219) ABE/HSE/ELL Neighbors Educational Opportunities, Inc. (NEO) Home of New Vistas High School & NEO Adult Learning Center 5201 U.S. Highway 6, Portage, IN (219) ABE/HSE/ELL Pulaski County Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center Pulaski Co. Annex 125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN (574) ABE/HSE Starke County Starke County. Adult Learning Center WorkOne 1913 S Heaton St., Knox, IN (574) ext. 75 ABE/HSE For Days and Hours Call Individual Site or Visit WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 17

18 Helping to create a well-trained and globally competitive workforce What is the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board The NWIWB is a board of business, education, labor, community, and economic development leaders responsible for the strategic vision of workforce development and governance of WorkOne in Northwest Indiana. They are also responsible for managing connections to key resources in the workforce and education arena as well as supporting efforts on programming that plant and nurture the seed of entrepreneurship. The board works to determine current and future skill needs together with economic developers, employers, and economists. Counties they represent: Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke. What they do Provide direction for regional workforce development Develop a regional plan to implement the state workforce plan in the region Coordinate work plans with economic development Coordinate responsiveness of regional service and training providers to maximize supply side effectiveness Engage employers on a section by section basis ideally a partnership with economic development Treat economic development leadership as a primary customer Competitively procure the staff to the Board, the One-Stop (WorkOne) Operator and the Fiscal Agent Monitor competitive procurement of service providers Advise the One Stop Operator on functions and responsibilities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Monitor One-Stop (WorkOne) performance Vision Having a workforce that is highly skilled, motivated and diverse, earning sustainable or higher wages and actively engaged in skill advancement and life-long learning. Mission To mobilize and integrate the leadership, services, and resources of the community to support workforce development. This will be achieved by: Strategically planning and developing policy for workforce development; Overseeing regional workforce development system; Developing and allocating resources for workforce development; and Participating in related economic development activities Goals Increase skills of current workforce to align with economic development strategies and key industry clusters Improve employer access to qualified workers and awareness of training resources Ensure youth in NW Indiana are positioned for continued education/learning and workforce success Encourage and support an entrepreneurial spirit Assure compliance and efficient operations of a workforce development system Board Criteria: Members consist of Chief Executive Officers, Operating Officers, Fiscal Officers, Human Resource Managers or Plant Managers. Individuals in key decision making roles within their corporations. 51% of private sector members must come from businesses with 50 or more employees.other private sector members must come from businesses with at least five or more employees. Board meets six times per year beginning in January and then every other month Boilermaker Court, Ste. E, Valparaiso, Indiana Phone: Fax: page 18 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018

19 o ma o o mplo s do o ha h i high school diploma? Grow your workforce by ensuring your employees have the academic and employability skills you'd like through a reimbursement grant of up to $500. a i h s ppo i g h igh chool i al c Many of your employees may not have the time or the resources to go back to school to achieve their high school diploma. Why not add "education assistance" to your list of benefits? There are over 20 Adult Learning Centers in Northwest Indiana offering free High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation with varied days and hours. d ca io i s a a i i om i s o h mplo i cl d Maintains or increases employee satisfaction and loyalty Retention of current employees Increases productivity and innovation Provides an incentive for employees to stay motivated and can increase their desire to continue learning new skills mplo im s m a aila l Currently there is funding available to reimburse employers up to $500 for actual expenses per worker (18 years of age or older) who is enrolled with an official Adult Learning program in Northwest Indiana. To learn more about reimbursements and ideas on how to improve the education levels of your workforce, contact Kitty Meyer at the Center of Workforce Innovations at , ext. 44 or at kmeyer@cwicorp.com. For a complete listing of Adult Education locations visit: An equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate the programs or services offered. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities at (TDD/TYY relays service) WorkOne CareerConnect. November-December 2018 page 19

20 Nine locations across Northwest Indiana Contact one of the centers for all of your training and employment needs! WorkOne Gary (Centier Bank Building, 4th floor) 504 Broadway, Gary, IN or Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am to 4:30pm WorkOne Hammond 5265 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Thus & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30 pm Wed - 10:00am to 4:30pm WorkOne Portage Ameriplex Commercial Park 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am to 4:30pm WorkOne Knox 1913 Heaton Street, Ste. B, Knox, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30 pm Thurs - 10:00am to 4:30pm (Closed from 12-1 pm for lunch) WorkOne Michigan City 302 W. 8th Street, Michigan City, IN Fax: WorkOne LaPorte Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am to 4:30pm WorkOne Rensselaer 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer, IN Fax: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am to 4:30pm (Closed from 12-1 pm for lunch) WorkOne Winamac 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2, Winamac, IN Fax: Mon, Wed & Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm (Closed from 12-1 pm for lunch) WorkOne Morocco 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400, Morocco, IN Fax: Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am to 4:30pm (Closed from 12-1 pm for lunch) Tues & Wed - 8:00am to 4:30pm (EST) (Closed from 12-1 pm for lunch) Oversight of Region 1 WorkOne System is provided by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board. page 20 WorkOne CareerConnect November-December 2018