September OCTOBER 2016 CAREER a publication of NWI NW Indiana needs workers for in-demand & high wage manufacturing jobs How to manage your money when you are between jobs FREE Workshops to prep you for job searching Have you thought about an internship?
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www.gotoworkonenw.com 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 inside Sept/oct 2016 CAREER a publication of How To Manage Your Money 4 Between Jobs NWI 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 Veteran Priority Service If you are a veteran you ll receive priority service! Ask to speak to a WorkOne Veteran Rep. FREE WORKSHOPS See pages 10-15 for complete details! 6 7 Jobs, 8 9 Helping Have You Thought About An Internship Jobs, Jobs In Manufacturing! Success Stories You Grow Your Skills and Reaching Your Full Potential 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. facebook.com/workonenwi gotoworkonenw.com @WorkOne_NWI 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) 743-3333 (TDD/TTY relay services). Editorial for Career Connect provided by Barbara Grimsgard, Communications Manager, Center of Workforce Innovations, Regional Operator-WorkOne Region 1. 2804 Boilermaker Court, Ste. E, Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-462-2940 gotoworkonenw.com 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 219.933.3341. WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 3
Decide how to collect your final pay (BPT) - Though the U.S. economy has been gradually improving, job changes - both involuntary and voluntary - remain a fact of American working life. It s also a fact that bills need to be paid whether you re employed or not, says J.J. Montanaro, a certified financial planner with USAA. To help you cover expenses and protect your finances as you transition from one job to the next, Montanaro offers these tips. If leaving your job wasn t your idea, your employer may provide a severance package to ease the financial pain. Amounts vary, but one or two weeks of salary for each year you ve worked at the company is typical. If you re given a choice of a lump sum or a stream of payments, consider these factors: * Benefits. If employee benefits (health care, life insurance, long-term care) continue as long as you re receiving payments, you may want to take the option that prolongs them. * Your financial discipline. Afraid you might squander a lump sum? If your severance payment provides enough cash to justify dividing it up, choosing periodic payments will help keep you in paycheck mode. page 4 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016
File for unemployment benefits If your employer let you go - provided you weren t fired for misconduct - you ll probably qualify for unemployment benefits. If you quit, usually you can collect benefits only if you left for good cause, which generally means there was a problem at work or personal situation so difficult that you had no alternative. If you think you re eligible, don t procrastinate. It may take two to three weeks to process your claim, so contact your state s unemployment office pronto. While each state s program varies, you can generally count on benefits to last 26 weeks, with federally funded emergency unemployment benefits extending up to 73 weeks in some states. Benefits are based on your income and how long you were employed. If you separated from the military under honorable conditions, you may also be able to claim unemployment benefits through your state of residency. Check with your state department of labor to get the lowdown. Reduce your spending If your decision to leave was involuntary and your next employment is an unknown, it s important to preserve your cash while you re out of work; this can require a top-to-bottom examination of where your money goes. This exercise can help keep you afloat today and be an engine for paying off debt and saving once the paychecks start again, Montanaro says. Put off big-ticket purchases and reduce discretionary expenses as much as possible. Strengthen your emergency fund Use your severance pay, unemployment benefits and any money you can save to build a cash stockpile. Keep enough money in a savings account to pay at least three to six months expenses. For a higher interest rate on the rest of your cash, build a short CD ladder or open a variable rate CD. Be careful not to lock away money that you ll need. If you served in the military and made tax-free contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan, you may be able to tap that money without the taxes and penalties associated with most retirement money. Avoid cleaning your financial slate While you may be tempted to use your severance or other assets to pay off your car, credit cards or other debt, you may be better off making only the required or minimal payments. This strategy can stretch your cash and help you meet living expenses in case a new job isn t right around the corner. Review your health insurance options At most companies, federal law allows you to keep your employer-provided health insurance for up to 18 months. Prepare for sticker shock: You will be responsible for the entire premium - what you paid, plus any amount your employer paid. Protect your retirement If you have a 401(k) or other employer retirement plan, avoid the temptation to cash it out when you leave. In addition to jeopardizing your security when you retire, you could pay a steep price in the form of income taxes and penalties. Instead, roll the money over to an IRA or leave it in the employer plan. (Source: Brandpoint) Need assistance with your job search, updating your resume, or education and training funds available here in NW Indiana? Contact your local WorkOne office. For a full listing of NW Indiana locations see inside back panel of this publication or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 5
Have you thought about an Are you looking to start your career soon? A good first step is to participate in an internship, and a great first step to finding and getting that internship is registering with Indiana INTERN.net (www.indianaintern.net). to kick your work experience in gear? Why would you want an internship? Because working an internship gives you a short-term activity that results in long-term experience and connections. Once you re connected to a local business, regardless of whether you are paid or unpaid, you can explore the field while demonstrating to potential employers that you have what it takes to excel in the work place. Making connections and learning from more experienced workers will help you too, and at the end there is even the possibility in some cases that your internship can evolve into a full-time job offer. Internships are rapidly becoming a required experience for students to increase their odds for job placement as they look to start their careers. A survey of employers conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education several years ago showed that employers placed more weight on internships and employment during school than on a graduates GPA, what college they attended, or even their major. Here in Northwest Indiana, employers are increasingly seeing internships as a way to get a head start on hiring the talent they need. Recognizing the value of successful internship matches, and seeking to help internships grow into a wider array of industries and occupations, WorkOne s (parent company), Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI), has partnered with Indiana INTERN.net and with local colleges to do two things: increase the number of high-quality internships and smooth out the matching process between an interested student and local business internship opportunities so that both can get the most benefit. Already this partnership is proving successful, with new employers registering open internship positions throughout 2016. It s easy to register and get started. While you may be tempted to jump right into browsing open positions, make sure to take a few minutes to fill out your profile as fully as possible. Your profile will be used to match you up to an opportunity, so the more information about your interests and abilities, the better the match could be. Once that s set up, you can you can search by industry so you just see the internships in the fields that you are interested in working in. You can also see the details up front, including what will be expected of you and whether or not you qualify. So if an internship sounds right to you, what are you waiting for? You don t have to wait to get out of school to start your career, and now thanks to Indiana INTERN.net it s easier than ever to collect that valuable experience right now. Visit www.indianaintern.net and get your career going today or call Sandra Alvarez at 219-462-2940, ext. 33 or email salvarez@ innovativeworkforce.com page 6 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016
In Manufacturing! Manufacturing continues to grow with jobs that are considered high-wage and in-demand. With baby boomers retiring, employers are looking to fill many of these positions to keep up with the heightened demand for their services. And according to a recent Deloitte study, by 2020 America will be the most competitive manufacturing economy in the world surpassing China. Manufacturing Careers Overview Manufacturing careers can be found in many industries from food to textiles to equipment, furniture, electronics and more. The duties of manufacturing jobs are varied, too, with some people assembling goods, some painting, upholstering or otherwise covering merchandise and others involved in quality control, inspecting products for flaws and making sure the goods meet set standards. Manufacturing education Typically a high school diploma was the minimum educational requirement for most types of manufacturing jobs. Much of the knowledge and skills needed now requires some post high school education and training. Training lasts anywhere from one month up to two years, depending on the type of work being done. Tool and die makers and machinists require the most training because of the expertise needed. Vocational schools and technical colleges offer certification programs that provide the training. Machinists and tool and die makers then go on to serve apprenticeships before they re considered fully trained. Here are some occupations in NW Indiana that will continue to grow and will continue to need skilled workers. Occupation Currently Employed in NWI manufacturing Industry Starting hourly earnings Median Hourly Earnings Average Hourly Earnings Education/Experience Needed Industrial Machinery Mechanics 3,151 $18.92 $24.83 $25.86 Long-term on-the-job training First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,857 $16.91 $28.26 $29.56 <5 years experience Electricians 1,534 $22.07 $34.90 $33.36 Apprenticeship Machinists 1,030 $14.20 $20.01 $20.27 Long-term on-the-job training Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal & Plastic 422 $11.74 $16.50 $18.43 Moderate on-the-job training Want to learn more about one of these occupations in the manufacturing industry? Contact your local WorkOne and ask to make an appointment with a Career Advisor. For a WorkOne location near you, see the inside back panel of this publication or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com. WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 7
workonesuccesses 21-year-old, Michelle Kmetz, had her High School Diploma and some education in accounting, but wanted a different career path. She wanted to get into manufacturing. Her prior experience included customer service, but she lacked the skills needed to pursue a manufacturing career. She decided to go to WorkOne for help. Kmetz attended skill building workshops offered by WorkOne. She received assistance to create a resume and completed Indiana Career Angela Stovall came to WorkOne Portage with experience as a Pharmaceutical Medical Assistant and educational background in Accounting and Business Administration. She didn t have a set career goal in mind because she felt she lacked skills and proper credentials necessary for the type of job she wanted, so she decided to get further assistance. Stovall participated in 16 workshops with presenter Laura Heim, while she was actively seeking employment. These workshops included InterviewStream, Northwest } page 8 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 Jumps In To The High-Demand & High-Wage Industry of Manufacturing Explorer (ICE) to research different career options within the manufacturing industry. Next, her goal was to gain the skills needed in the manufacturing industry to secure long-term employment. She decided to participate in a Work Experience Program (WEX) with Wastebuilt in Winamac, a national designer and manufacturer of waste equipment of all types. This opportunity Indiana Professional Network (NIPN), and an advanced mock interview, where she was interviewed by three staff members to mirror a panel interview she had coming up with an employer. Stovall admitted, The mock interviews were the toughest part of the whole process, but the WorkOne staff helped me through it, each giving me different perspectives and pieces of advice to better prepare me. Stovall successfully found full-time employment with Porter County Central Communications 911 as a dispatcher and quickly turned into on-the-job training, where she was able to learn the job and get the skills needed through hands on experience. Kmetz is now working full-time for Wastebuilt on their container line where she is excelling, using her skills and creating a solid career. A New Job With Higher Wages Harry Glover had recently been laid off from Schwarz Supply, a printing division of Bunzl, after their closure. He was working there as a supervisor for nine years. He had not had to job search for several years, and his previous experience in the paper industry had become obsolete over the years with digital media on the rise. He was left with no resume, weak interview skills, outdate computer skills, and minimal customer When one door closes, Another One Opens service skills. Glover needed assistance from WorkOne to prepare for jumping back into the job market. Glover s goal was to secure sustainable employment in either manufacturing, customer service, or management. WorkOne Knox provided services to help him meet his employment goals. He attended every available workshop he could to strengthen his skills. WorkOne funded an online program to get him certification through the Business Professional Customer Service program where she will be making more than she was at her previous job. To anyone thinking about going to WorkOne, she gives this advice, Yes, go to WorkOne to find a job. They all work well as a team to find the answers you re looking for and they helped me become more confident and that confidence carried through to my interview. Use WorkOne for what they re there for. at the International Business Training Association. Glover also took advantage of the one-on-one career coaching at WorkOne with Career Advisor Cherish Shafer, who acted as Glover s personal job coach. After several one-on-one sessions, Glover had a job plan, a professional resume, and an interview strategy for the job he wanted. Glover is now employed at WestRock, a leading global provider of paper and packaging solutions in Plymouth, as a master-cut operator making over $18 per hour. Glover built his own success with his positive attitude and optimistic persistence. offers scholarships for short term training. Call one of the offices on the back of this publication to find out if you qualify! }
WorkOne helps you grow your skills to reach your Your local WorkOne has all you need to move forward with a job search. They offer free workshops and certificate training programs to get you skilled up for jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation and logistics. Assistance is always FREE Personal assessment to help you learn what you need to get the job you want. Employment related counseling Employment plan development and staff support to assist in planning and training for your job search Short-term services to help get you job ready. Career counseling for career change or advancement plan assistance Filing of Unemployment Insurance Need help with a resume and cover letter? No problem! Our staff will help you develop a resume that will work for you based on what you want to accomplish. Training Services include: Adult education classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency exam or HSE (formerly GED) Job readiness training to provide needed training to get you ready for a job in a specific industry Free workshops to upgrade your knowledge in new or improved competitive skills Scholarships/Tuition Assistance for help in applying for financial assistance. WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 9
workone offers New Workshops How to Get a Job in Northwest Indiana (NWI) Do you know what local employers are looking for? What industries have the best careers in your area? What can you do to get yourself into a great local position? How to Get a Job in Northwest Indiana gives you a peek at what you can expect employers to be on the lookout for, what industries and careers are in-demand, and what you can do to launch yourself towards your next great career move! 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! Computer Basics Come to this handson free session to receive some quick tips and assistance with your computer skills. This session will allow you time to practice your computer skills and get some quick tips. We will also give you access to some great resources to take your computer usage and skills to the next level! You ve Got Skills* Have you ever struggled to describe all of the things you know how to do? Froze when talking to an employer? Have you been at the same job for years, and think that it is the only thing you know? This interactive workshop will get you seeing yourself in a whole new light! You ve Got Skills! Let us help you identify them, so the next time you are in front of an employer you will know exactly what to say! You will walk out of this workshop with a list of skills you can offer an employer, an understanding of where you fit best in the working world, and the knowledge that You ve Got Skills! Topics include: n The difference between suppressed an unsuppressed job orders n Different searching techniques (by area employer, etc.) n Tips on avoiding limited results (salary too high on search criteria, etc.) page 10 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 Learning Outcomes Covered: n Job Search n Career Interest n Digital Literacy n Resume Development n Work Readiness Resume Sucess* Are you unsure if your resume is hitting the mark with employers? With this hands on workshop experience you will discover exactly what employers are looking for, crucial tips to creating the best resume for you, editing advice for that extra touch to get you noticed, and much more! If you want your resume to hit the mark, this workshop is the one for you! You will leave the class with the ground work for an amazing resume every single time! We will help you find Resume Success! Learning Outcomes Covered: n Resume n Work Readiness n Job Search Interview Power* Do you struggle to find the right words to say when they ask you, Tell me about yourself? Maybe you just haven t had an interview in a while? This interactive workshop will get you up-to-date on the latest interview trends, put you through the paces with a realistic mock-interview, and help you be prepared to answer any question thrown your way! After sitting through this session you will have some serious Interview Power! Topics include: n The purpose of the interview (not to get hired, but to establish self as the best candidate) n Types of interviews commonly used What purposes they are used for n Qualities employers seek out in applicant responses n Questions you must be able to answer if prompted n Dealing with difficult questions Learning Outcomes Covered: n Interviewing n Work Readiness n Job Search n Career Interest Get Job Fit * Do you know what matters most to an employer? What does Job Fit even mean?! This engaging workshop will help you look at the skills that job seekers forget about the most! Teamwork, honesty, reliability, can-do spirit! Sound familiar? This workshop will take you to the next level in developing these skills and knowing how to talk about it. By the end of the class you are sure to Get Job Fit! Northwest Indiana Professional Networking (NIPN)* This exclusive networking group is for WorkOne clients currently working with a Career Advisor who possess an Associate s Degree or higher, or equivalent work experience. Operating as a hybrid for improving your job search skills while networking with others who have similar experiences. This workshop experience is unique in that participants meet every week to build their networks, supports, and skills as they work their way into their next great career move! A non-enrolled individual may attend one session of NIPN as a guest. Customers must be scheduled for this session by a Career Advisor. Online Offerings include: Orientation provides clients with an overview of the services available at WorkOne. The goal is to encourage customers to make full use of WorkOne offerings, enroll in intensive level services and work with a Career Advisor. Core Level and Self-Service. Learning Outcomes Covered: n Orientation to WorkOne services Unemployment Insurance provides customers with information they need to navigate the Unemployment Insurance process. Topics include the initial claim, eligibility, and work search requirements. Core Level and Self-Service. Learning Outcomes Covered: n Unemployment Insurance n Job Search n Digital Literacy n Financial Literacy * Please note that in order to attend one of the following workshops the customer must be enrolled and working with a WorkOne Career Advisor.
stay updated facebook.com/workonenwi gotoworkonenw.com @WorkOne_NWI New locations for Michigan City and Knox! New locations for Michigan City and Knox! Workshops for Michigan City will take place at the Michigan City Library located at 100 East 4th Street, Michigan City, IN. Workshops for Knox will take place at the Starke County Library located at 152 West Culver Road, Knox, IN Rensselaer workshops will continue at the WorkOne Office September 2016 October 2016 Hours of Operations: Michigan City: Mon, Wed & Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Knox: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. Thur 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rensselaer: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. Thur 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Winamac: Tuesday & Wed 8 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time Morocco: Mon, Tue, Wed 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. monday Office Closed Starke County Library 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 3:30 P.M. - 4:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! tuesday Michigan City Library 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 1:30 P.M. - 2:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! Michigan City Library 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! Friday WorkOne Rensselaer 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 1:30 P.M. 2:00 p.m. WOW! Workone Can Help You! 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 p.m. Computer Basics 5 19 6 27 16 monday Columbus Day Offices Closed tuesday Michigan City Library 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! Thursday Starke County Library 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! Starke County Library 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.-wow! WorkOne Can Help You! Michigan City Library 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! Friday WorkOne Rensselaer 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. How to Get a Job in NWI 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. WOW! WorkOne can Help You! 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.-computer Basics 10 4 6 27 14 no-cost workshop calendar WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 11
no-cost workshop calendar Workshop Schedule Subject To Change. Please register for our workshops on our website www.gotoworkonenw.com Gary Office September 2016 October 2016 3522 Village Court, Gary, IN, (219) 981-1520 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM; Thu 10:00am - 4:30PM monday Office Closed 5 monday 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics Columbus Day Office Closed 3 10 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics 12 19 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics 17 24 31 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Computer Basics 26 Wednesday 10:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 11:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 12:00 P.M. 12:30 P.M. Computer Basics 10:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 11:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 12:00 P.M. 12:30 P.M. Computer Basics 10:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 11:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 12:00 P.M. 12:30 P.M. Computer Basics 10:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. How to Get a Job in NWI 11:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. WOW! WorkOne Can Help You! 12:00 P.M. 12:30 P.M. Computer Basics 5 12 19 26 page 12 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016
stay updated facebook.com/workonenwi gotoworkonenw.com @WorkOne_NWI Portage Office September 2016 October 2016 Ameriplex Commercial Park, 1575 Adler Circle, Ste.A Portage, IN, (219) 762-6592 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM;Wed 10:00am - 4:30PM monday Office Closed 5 12 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 19 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 26 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics tuesday 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics 6 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics Wednesday 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 monday 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics Columbus Day Office Closed 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics tuesday 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Computer Basics Wednesday 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 no-cost workshop calendar WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 13
no-cost workshop calendar Workshop Schedule Subject To Change. Please register for our workshops on our website gotoworkonenw.com Hammond Office September 2016 October 2016 5265 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN, (219) 933-8332 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM;Wed 10:00am - 4:30PM monday Office Closed 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics Wednesday monday 5 12 19 26 7 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics Columbus Day Office Closed 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. Computer Basics 3 10 17 24 31 14 21 28 Wednesday 5 12 19 26 page 14 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016
stay updated facebook.com/workonenwi gotoworkonenw.com @WorkOne_NWI LaPorte Office September 2016 October 2016 300 Legacy Plaza West-Sagamore Center La Porte, IN (219) 362-2175 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM 4:30PM; Thurs 10:00am - 4:30PM monday Office Closed 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 19 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 26 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics Wednesday 7 14 21 28 5 12 monday 10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics Columbus Day Office Closed 10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics 10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Computer Basics Wednesday 5 12 19 3 10 17 24 31 26 no-cost workshop calendar WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 15
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 H.S.E. 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. page 16 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 The GED is now the HSE! 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 (formerly GED Preparation) Prepares student to pass the exam for the HSE diploma-the equivalent to a credential for high school completion. The actual HSE 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. - 8:30 am to Noon Jasper County Adult Learning Center Drexel Hall Saint Josephs Chapel 1498 S. College Ave., Rensselaer, IN 47978 (219) 863-8591 Mon. & Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wed. - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tues. & Thurs., - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm & 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) 314-9904 Mon. & Wed. - 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Tues. & Thurs. - 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm East Chicago Adult Education West Side Junior High School 4001 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago, IN Mon.-Fri. - 9:00 am to Noon (219) 391-4068 ext 2210 or ext. 2211 Central High School 1100 West Columbus Drive East Chicago, IN Mon.-Thurs. - 4:30 to 7:30 pm 219-391-4000 ext. 4060 Lowell Adult Learning Center Cedar Creek Community Center 151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN 46356 (219) 696-6777 Mon. & Tues. - 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wed.-Thurs. 9:30 am to 12:00 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. & Thurs. - 5:00 to 7:00 pm Hobart Adult Learning Center Hobart Public Library 100 Main St., Hobart, IN 46342 (219) 942-2243 ext. 762 Wed. & Thurs. - 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sat. - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tri-Town Adult Learning St. John Community Center 1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 322-6700 Tues/Thurs - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Wed. - 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Hobart 1st Methodist Church 654 E Fourth St Hobart, IN 46342 (219) 942-2243 ext 762 Tues. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm 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. HSE - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon. thru Thurs. ESL/HSE - 6:00 to 8:30 pm ESL/Citizenship Class - Sat. 9:00 am to 12:30 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 HSE, ABE, ASC, ESL Merrillville Adult Education 6701 Delaware St., Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 650-5310 HSE Prep. Program (ABE) Mon. thru Thurs. - 6 to 8:30 pm Jan. thru March Apr. thru June July thru Sept. Oct. thru Dec. HSE 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 Completion 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 Sites Gary Adult Continuing Education Systems (ACES) 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 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 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. - 4:00 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 HSE preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and English as a Second Language (ESL) A.K. Smith Career Center 817 Lafayette St., Michigan City, IN 46360 Mon. thru Thurs. - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm LaPorte WorkOne 300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350 (219) 362-2175 Mon/Tues - 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 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 Public Library 100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN 46304 (219) 921-0567 Mon. & Wed. - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Tues/Thurs - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Valparaiso Adult Learning Center Boys & Girls Club 354 Jefferson, Valparaiso, IN Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. - 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Contact Kitty Meyer (219) 462-2940x44 Walt s Hilltop Too 554 Locust St. Valparaiso, IN 46383 Tues. & Thurs. - 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm hilltophouse.org/adult-education Portage Adult Learning Center/NEO 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368 (219) 850-4331 www.neoadulted.org Adult ABE & HSE 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 HSE Testing Center 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN Exact test dates available at www.neoadulted.org or call (219)850-4448 Pulaski County Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center Pulaski Co. Annex 125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46996 (574) 242-0131 Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to noon Starke County Starke County Adult Learning Center WorkOne 1913 S Haenton St., Knox, IN 46534 (574) 249-8720 Mon. & Wed. 4:00 pm to 8:00 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 wfrazier@od.kiz.in.us Mon.thru Fri. - Noon to 3:00 pm ASC, ABE, HSE & Skill Brush Up North Judson Adult Learning Center North Judson Wayne Township Public Library 208 Keller Avenue North Judson, IN 46366 (574) 896-2841 Mon. and Wed. - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tues. - 6:00 to 8:00 pm INTERESTED IN EARNING SOME EXTRA, EXTRA INCOME! EARN $700 PLUS EVERY 28 DAYS DELIVERING THE TIMES REQUIREMENTS: 7 DAYS A WEEK, EARLY MORNING HOURS, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, VALID DRIVER S LICENSE, PROOF OF INSURANCE CALL TODAY: 219.237.5267 WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 17
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Where Job Seekers & Employers Meet For all your employment or training needs contact one of the WorkOne centers now! www.gotoworkonenw.com WorkOne Gary 3522 Village Court Gary, IN 219-981-1520 or 981-4100 Fax: 219-981-4121 Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Hammond 5265 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 219-933-8332 Fax: 219-933-8370 Hours of operation: Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm NEW LOCATION WorkOne Knox 1913 S Heaton St. Suite B Knox, IN 574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899 Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne LaPorte Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza West LaPorte, Indiana 46350-5876 219-362-2175 Fax: 219-362-1198 Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Michigan City 302 W. 8th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-809-0575 Fax: 219-809-0577 Hours of operation: Mon, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Morocco 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN Newton 800-661-2258 County Government Fax: 219-285-2213 Center 800-661-2258 Hours of Fax: operation: 219-285-2213 Mon, Tues Hours & Wed of - operation: 8:00am 4:30pm Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Portage Ameriplex Commercial Park 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A Portage, IN 219-762-6592 Fax: 219-762-1052 Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Rensselaer 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN 219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746 Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Winamac 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac, IN 574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628 Hours of operation: Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm (EST) Oversight of Region 1 WorkOne System is provided by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board www.gotoworkonenw.com WorkOne CareerConnect. September October 2016 page 19
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