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Midlife Job Loss: 5 Tips to Bouncing Back Losing a job at any age can be a trying period. This is especially true during midlife, when you likely have many financial obligations to meet. It can also be very difficult to leave a job that you held for a number of years. You have not only developed a level of expertise, but also must sever long-held relationships. Following are five tips for bouncing back after midlife job loss. Follow them, and you can begin a new career search with a more positive outlook. 1 Allow time to grieve. It is natural to go through some period of grieving, but don t extend it too long. If your career has defined you, it is particularly difficult to be without a job. It can lead to a loss of self-worth and selfconfidence. However, keep in mind that job loss is not personal, in most cases. It often arises from a company s financial difficulties, due either to restructuring or lost revenue. While you will certainly grieve the loss of your job, you also must accept your situation. Keep at the forefront of your mind all the benefits that you will bring to a new employer in terms of skills, abilities and knowledge. This will improve your outlook and enable you jump start the job search process. 2Get your finances in order. You will need to review your financial circumstances, including how much savings you have, as well as what you can expect from your employer in terms of severance pay and outplacement services. You can also research how much you may be eligible to receive through your local unemployment office. Unemployment benefits typically last for a six-month period. You also want to be sure you have continued health insurance through a COBRA program, which allows you to purchase health insurance at reduced costs at a group rate. If necessary, you can always take a temporary job while performing a search for new employment. 3 Use credit cards with caution. Daniela Baker, at CreditDonkey, says you usually don t want to rack up huge credit card debt during periods of unemployment, or submit new credit applications. You can get trapped with an inability to pay them page 4 WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013
back, and, too many inquiries can lower your overall credit score. Remember, depending on your next position, your future employer might request a credit report. This may increase your stress level. Indeed, after losing a job, you may want to contact all of your creditors to let them know of your financial situation. Most creditors will arrange a payment plan, as missed payments hurt them as well. 4Organize your time. Begin the search for new employment by laying out the steps needed to land a new job. Create a calendar of activities and devote 30 to 40 hours per week to job search. The more time you put in, the less time it should take to obtain an offer. Create a set of daily goals, such as the number of calls you will make or resumes you will submit. 5Take a proactive stance. Don t feel like a victim. You are now in a position to take full control of your career. Think about the wealth of experience and accomplishments you bring to the table, and use these strengths as the building blocks for your career search. Taking a proactive and positive approach will help you land a new job. You will bring energy and enthusiasm to the search, which will be readily apparent to those employers you meet. You will be creating a perception of yourself in the mind of employers, just as companies create a perception of their products or services in the mind of consumers. In effect, through your job search efforts, you will be creating a brand new you! About the Author Daniela Baker is part of the management team at CreditDonkey.com. CareerConnect Look for our magazine on newsracks and all WorkOne and Times offices. january - February 2010 Career Connec t northwest Indiana C applying For a job online Make FIndIng a job your TeMporary Full-TIMe job ThIngs To kn o w when FIllIng out job applications employer expectations Resume and Job Application Insight Care er Connec t Northwest Indiana Careers in Manufacturing Help Build NW Indiana For advertising opportunities, call your Times Recruitment Specialist today: Leslie Bryan: 219.933.3341 Barb Carlson: 219.933.3281 Care er connec t MARCH - APRIL 2010 northwest indiana GettinG the job tips on a successful job search Careers in hospitality and tourism offer opportunities for the Region helping our veterans secure employment is a Workone priority THE BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP THE INTERVIEW: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECEIVE UP TO $3,000 FOR COLLEGE MAY - june 2009 radisson hotel at star plaza executive sous chef brian narug WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013 page 5
Your Roadmap to Success 1 WorkOne offers you No-cost INdividual Services 2 LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT? To be job ready in a week we suggest these workshops: I ve got skills Getting more out of ICC Building your resume in ICC How to job search on the web How to build an effective resume Preparing your job search 3 Skills evaluation Resume development Cover letter assistance Career planning Training dollars and scholarship/grant information Interview preparation Youth career and work information REMEMBER ALL WORKONE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE! Get VALUABLE tips on how to get noticed by employers and land the job you REALLY WANT! page 6 WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013
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no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Gary Office December 2012 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY I ve Got Skills 10 AM-12 PM Customer Service Coping with Job Loss Building a Resume in ICC of Christmas Eve 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 10 AM-12 PM 12 13 14 17 Coping w/job Loss 18 10 AM-12 PM 19 20 21 24 25 10 AM-12 PM 26 I ve Got Skills 27 28 31 How to JOB Search on the Web Customer Service Building Your Resume in ICC Building an Effective Resume Communication Skills of Christmas Day 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) 981-1520 Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM I ve Got Skills Customer Service Hammond Office December 2012 5265 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN (219) 933-8332 Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY I ve Got Skills 1 pm-3 PM Customer Service Coping with Job Loss Building a Resume in ICC How to JOB Search on the Web Customer Service Coping w/job Loss Building Your Resume in ICC of Christmas Eve I ve Got Skills How to JOB Search on the Web 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 1 pm-3 PM 13 14 17 18 19 1 pm-3 PM 20 21 24 25 Coping w/job Loss 26 1 pm-3 PM 27 28 31 of Christmas Day I ve Got Skills Customer Service page 8 WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013
no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Portage Office December 2012 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Providing Excellent Customer Service 10-11 AM Coping with Job Loss Successful 10-11 AM I ve Got Skills Preparing for your Interview Getting More out of ICC 2-3:30 PM 2-3 PM Building a Resume on ICC 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB Preparing for Your Job Interview 9:30-11 AM How to Build an Effective Resume Coping with Job Loss Providing Excellent I ve Got Skills Customer Service 2-3 PM 2-3:30 PM Successful Getting More out of ICC 10-11 AM Building a Resume on ICC Successful 2-3 PM How to Job Search on the WEB of Christmas Eve 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 Providing 20 21 24 25 26 8:30-9:30 AM How to Job 27 28 31 of Christmas Day Ameriplex Commercial Park - 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN (219) 762-6592 - Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Excellent Customer Service Preparing for Your Job Interview I ve Got Skills 2-3:30 PM Search on the WEB 9:30-11 AM Preparing for Your JOB Interview of New Year s Eve LaPorte Office December 2012 300 Legacy Plaza West - Sagamore Center, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-2175 - Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM tuesday 8:30-10:00 AM Getting More out of ICC Building a Resume on ICC 1-3 PM NIPN How to Job search on the WEB 2-3 PM Coping with JOB Loss 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-11 AM Preparing for your JOB Interview 1-3 PM NIPN Providing Excellent Customer Service 2-3 PM Successful Coping w/job Loss 10-11 AM I ve Got Skills Getting More out of ICC 1-3 PM NIPN 2-3 PM Building a Resume on ICC of Christmas Day wednesday Preparing for JOB interview 10-11:30 Providing Excellent Customer Service 2-3PM Successful 8:30-9:30 AM I ve Got Skills 3 4 11 12 9:30-10:30 AM Getting more our of ICC 10:30-11:30 AM Building a Resume on ICC How to build an Effective Resume 18 19 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-11AM How to Build an Effective Resume Preparing for your JOB Interview 25 26 Getting More out of ICC Building a Resume on ICC How to Build an Effective Resume Southern Counties December 2012 Monday Rensselaer Successful Dealing with Job Loss Morocco Resume Development Dealing with Job Loss Knox Coping With Job Loss Winamac 1:30-3 PM Interviewing 3-4:30 AM Coping With Job Loss 3 17 Jasper County 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN 219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Newton County 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN 800-661-2258 Fax: 219-285-2213 Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm Starke County 53 W. Lake Street Knox, IN 574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Pulaski County 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac, IN 574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628 Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013 page 9
no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Gary Office January 2013 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 10 AM-12 PM Customer Service Coping with Job Loss of new year s day of martin luther king day 31 1 2 3 4 7 8 10 AM-12 PM 9 10 11 14 Coping w/job Loss 15 10 AM-12 PM 16 17 18 21 22 10 AM-12 PM 23 I ve Got Skills 24 25 28 Coping w/job Loss 29 10 AM-12 PM 30 31 Hammond Office January 2013 5265 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN (219) 933-8332 Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 pm-3 PM Customer Service Coping with Job Loss of new year s day TBA Customer Service Coping w/job Loss Building Your Resume in ICC TBA of martin luther king day I ve Got Skills How to JOB Search on the Web How to JOB Search on the Web TBA Building Your Resume in ICC Building an Effective Resume How to JOB Search on the Web TBA I ve Got Skills Customer Service Customer Service Building Your Resume in ICC 31 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 1 pm-3 PM 10 11 I ve Got Skills 14 15 16 1 pm-3 PM 17 18 Customer Service I ve Got Skills 21 22 Coping w/job Loss 23 1 pm-3 PM 24 25 28 29 Coping w/job Loss 30 1 pm-3 PM 31 Customer Service 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) 981-1520 Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM page 10 WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013
of new year s Day Coping w/job Loss 10-11 AM I ve Got Skills Getting More out of ICC NIPN 2-3 PM Building a Resume on ICC 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-11 Preparing for your JOB Interview 1-3 PM NIPN 8:30-9:30 AM Getting More out of ICC 9:30-10:30 AM Building a Resume on ICC How to JOB Search on the WEB 1-3 PM NIPN 31 1 2 3 4 of new year s Day 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 Providing 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 8:30-9:30 AM Successful 31 LaPorte January 2013 Southern Counties Jan 13 1 2 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-11 Preparing for your JOB Interview 8 9 15 16 Getting More out of ICC Building a Resume on ICC Coping with a Job Loss 22 8:30-9:30 AM 23 29 30 Coping w/job Loss 10-11 AM Successful How to Build an Effective Resume no-cost workshop calendar To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Portage Office January 2013 Monday TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-11 AM How to Build an Effective Resume Providing Excellent Customer Service Getting More out of ICC 10-11 AM Building a Resume on ICC Successful 2-3 PM How to Job Search on the WEB of martin luther king day 8:30-9:30 AM How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-11 AM How to Build an Effective Resume Providing Excellent Customer Service TUESDAY Preparing for your JOB Interview Providing Excellent Customer Service 1-3 PM NIPN WEDNESday Preparing for your JOB Interview Providing Excellent Customer Service 2-3 PM Successful How to JOB Search on the WEB 9:30-10:30AM I ve Got Skills Getting More out of ICC 2-3 PM Building a Resume on ICC 300 Legacy Plaza West Sagamore Center, LaPorte, IN (219) 362-2175 Open M,T,W,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; TH 10 AM - 4:30 PM Jasper County 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN 219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8:00am 4:30pm Newton County 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN 800-661-2258 Fax: 219-285-2213 Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm Starke County 53 W. Lake Street Knox, IN 574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8:00am 4:30pm Pulaski County 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac, IN 574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628 Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm Ameriplex Commercial Park - 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN (219) 762-6592 - Open M,T,TH,F 8 AM-4:30 PM; W 10 AM - 4:30 PM Coping with Job Loss 10-11 AM I ve Got Skills Getting More out of ICC 2-3 PM Building a Resume on ICC Preparing for Your Job Interview I ve Got Skills Excellent Customer Service How to Build an Effective Resume Preparing for Your Job Interview Coping with Job Loss 10-11 AM I ve Got Skills Getting More out of ICC 2-3 PM Building a Resume on ICC 9:30-11 AM Preparing for Your JOB Interview Coping with Job Loss Monday tuesday Morocco Successful How to Job Search On the Web Rensselaer I ve Got Skills 2:30-4 PM 7 8 Winamac 1:30-3 PM I ve Got Skills 3-4:30 PM How to Job Search Knox Building a Resume on ICC How to Job Search on the WEB Winamac 1:30-3 PM 3-4:30 PM Knox Building a Resume on ICC Preparing for the Interview 14 15 28 Morocco 2:30-4 PM Coping with Job Loss Rensselaer Building Your Resume in ICC How to Job Search on the WEB WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013 page 11 22
10 Resolutions for your Job Search in 2013 Now is the time we reflect on this past year and determine changes we plan on making for the new one. Common resolutions include weight loss, exercise, taking a class, or reconnecting with friends and relatives. However, securing employment is probably the one and only resolution many unemployed individuals will be focusing on for the New Year. Here are 10 resolutions for jobseekers looking to refresh and jump start their employment search: 1 Resume makeover. If your current resume hasn t been getting results, it may be time for a slight overhaul. Be sure to customize according to the job you re going after, because one size doesn t fit all, particularly when you re applying for different jobs. 2Speak up and ask for help! Being human doesn t mean we have all the answers. Asking for help can be uncomfortable, but asking for help is the core of networking and probably the most important thing a person looking for a new job should do. Be sure to let former bosses, neighbors, golf buddies, and even church members know that you are actively looking because your next opportunity can come through a referral from one of these folks. 3Follow through on following up. Your efforts don t stop at networking, customizing your resume for each possible position, or staying on top of job web sites. Following up is something that more people just don t do and it s key! One career coach talked about an employer who interviewed several people and told each candidate who didn t get the job to touch base in a few months because the organization will have new opportunities emerging. After a few months passed, the employer said not one of those individuals followed up. Missed opportunity! 4Train for a new skill. The time is yours and there s probably no better time to take advantage of a training course. Gaining a new skill by taking a workshop, class, or getting a certification will also make you more marketable to a potential employer. If you are currently receiving unemployment benefits, you may qualify for free tuition for classes and certification programs, based on high demand job industries in the region. 5Pump up your social media presence. Increasing your social media presence through sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn can connect you to employers and provide you with up to date job opportunity information. Conducting an audit of your own Facebook profile or LinkedIN page is a good idea. Look through your profile, privacy settings, connections, and content are you minding your manners? Being unprofessional online can ruin your reputation quickly. 6Keep your job search toolbox current and stocked. Be sure your mobile devices and computers are maintained and in working order. Have an interview outfit that is pressed and ready, including a clean shirt, clean tie, hosiery and polished shoes. 7Curb your spending. More money in your pocket will alleviate some stress and desperation during your job hunt. By tracking your spending habits and then reviewing your purchases, you ll be able to determine simple ways to cut back. By cutting out a $3 cup of coffee, a $15 dinner out, and one $5 drink at the bar each week you ll save $1,200 in one year! 8Read and discover. Stay informed of what s happening in your community, within the industry you are interested in, and within the national economy. Visit the local library, search online blogs and news and industry websites to read up on the latest developments and trends. Gaining a little extra know-how always contributes to more confidence and can make you an attractive candidate to a hiring manager. 9Volunteer. Take time to volunteer regularly with a local charity or nonprofit organization. Many times they have work that needs to be done in areas that might interest you, e.g., recruitment and fundraising, data entry, web site development assistance, just to name a few. By volunteering your time during your unemployment period, you re demonstrating your well-roundedness and compassion to future employers not to mention, your motivation to continue working even though it s on a volunteer basis. healthy. Being unemployed and looking for 10Stay work can be stressful which can trigger your immune system to weaken. Take time to eat healthy, drink plenty of water, and stay active even if it s taking a 10 minute walk with the dog daily. And rest up sleep is healing and sleep provides optimal alertness throughout the day. (Resources: www.jobs.aol.com, The Huntsy Blog, Wordpress) page 12 WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013
How to disclose a disability during a job search An issue for people with disabilities who are job searching is when and how they should disclose the disability. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant with a disability. However, even though discrimination against job seekers is illegal, there are cases there can be silent discrimination and the applicant is rejected regardless. Employers don t have to give a reason for rejecting a candidate, so discrimination is hard to prove, compounding the issue for people with disabilities who are job searching. How best to handle employment issues? Dr. Daniel J. Ryan, author of the Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities, shares his tips and advice on disclosing disabilities to a potential employer: Tips for Disclosing Disabilities n Be Prepared for Questions. If your disability is visible, your interviewer may have questions about your ability to do the job. You should be prepared for these questions, and you can do that by first making contact with the Job Accommodation Network. n Address Your Disability. If your disability is visible, it is best to address it directly early on in the interview. Because human nature is what it is, a failure to disclose the disability may result in the interviewer going through the motions, trying to be careful not to break any laws, but focusing less on your answers. n Focus on Your Abilities. When addressing your disability, point out that it will not impact your ability to perform the functions of the job, or that it will require only minimal accommodations. Although there is no guarantee, this approach is your best bet at getting the interviewer s attention focused where you want it - on your ability to do the job. n When Your Disability is Not Visible. If your disability is not visible, it is up to you as to when or if you ever disclose it. In most cases, I have advised clients to wait until after an offer is extended to disclose any disability. After you have agreed upon the terms of employment and have established a starting date, you should mention any accommodations you may need so that the employer can have them in place for you when you start. (Resource: Alison Doyle-Job Search & Employment Expert) WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013 page 13
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. Northwest Indiana Adult Learning Sites Jasper County Jasper County Adult Learning Center First Reformed Church 9991 W. 1200 N., Demotte, IN 46310 (219) 863-9145 Tues., Thurs. and Fri. - 8:40 am to 11:45 am Jasper County Adult Learning Center Drexel Hall 1027 S. College Ave., Rensselaer, IN 47978 (219) 863-8591 Mon. & Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Tues.,Thurs., Fri. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Lake County Crown Point Adult Learning Center Lakeview Square, 928 B S. Court St. Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-5465 Mon. & Wed. - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Lowell Adult Learning Center Cedar Creek Community Center 151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN 46356 (219) 696-6777 Mon/Wed - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm School City of Whiting Adult ESL Program Nathan Hale Elementary 1831 Oliver St., Whiting, IN 46394 Contact: Dr. Sandra Martinez at 219-659-0656 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 46342 (219) 942-2243 ext.317 Tues. - 12:00 to 4:00 pm Mon. & Wed. - 12:00 to 8:00 pm ESL Tues. & Thurs. - 12:00 to 4:00 pm Tri-Town Adult Learning Center 1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 322-6700 Tues/Thurs - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wed. - 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm page 14 WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013
Hammond Area Career Center 5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN 46320 (219) 933-2419 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 Noon and Tues. and Thurs. 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Greater Hammond Community Center) Lake Ridge Schools 6111 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN (219) 838-1819 or (219) 989-7816 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 46410 (219) 650-5310 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 www.mvsc.k12.in.us/adulted 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 46394 219-933-2419 ciwarner@hammond.k12.in.us ESL: Tues. & Thurs. from 2:30 to 4:30 pm Gary City-Wide GED Sites Gary Area Career Center 1800 East 35th Ave. (219) 963-2085 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) 938-3941 Mon. & Wed. - Noon to 3:00 pm Salvation Army 1351 West 11th Ave. (219) 882-9377 Tues/Thurs - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Cisco Academy (Delaney Community) 831-833 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) 981-1111 Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon (offers ESL also) WorkOne (Village Shopping Ctr) 3522 Village Court (219) 981-4100 Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Calumet Twp. Trustee 485 Broadway (219) 883-0574 Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm La Porte County LaPorte High School 602 F Street, LaPorte, IN 46350 Max Miller (mmiller@lpcsc.k12.in.us) Paul Lindeman (plindeman@lpcsc.k12.in.us) (219) 362-3102 Adult Secondary Credit Classes (ASC) Mon. thru Thurs. - 4 to 7:00 pm Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 873-3043 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 46360 16 & 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 46350 (219) 362-2175 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 219-285-8005 Mon thru Thurs. 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tues & Thurs. 4:00 pm-8:00 pm PORTER County Chesterton Adult Learning Center Westchester Library 100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN 46304 (219) 921-0567 Mon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tues/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Valparaiso Adult Learning Center St. Andrew s Episcopal Church 505 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462-4230 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm GED, ESL Valparaiso Adult Learning Center Walt s Place - Hilltop Too 554 Locust Street - Valparaiso, IN (219) 462-4230 Mon. & Wed. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Portage Adult Learning Center/NEO 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368 (219) 850-4331 www.neoadulted.org Adult ABE & GED (18 yrs and older) Mon. thru Thurs. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm and 5:30-8:30 pm Teen ABE & GED (16 & 17 years old) Mon. thru Thurs. - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ESL: Mon. & Thurs - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm ASC (High School Diploma Completion): Mon. & Thurs. 5:30-8:30 pm Official GED Testing Center 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN Twice monthly on Wednesday & Thursday Exact test dates available at www.neoadulted.org Daytime testing: 8:00 am - Noon Evening testing: 5:00-9:00 pm Pulaski County Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center-Winamac Pulaski Co. Public Library 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991 (574) 242-0131 Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center Center Pulaski Co. Annex 125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991 (574) 242-0131 Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Starke County Starke County. Adult Learning Center WorkOne 6 North Shield St., Knox, IN 46534 (574) 249-8720 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 46532 (574) 867-4561 or (574) 806-2578 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 46366 (574) 894-2841 Mon. and Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Thurs. - 5:00 to 8:00 pm WorkOne CareerConnect. December 2012/January 2013 page 15
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