October-November Career. Northwest Indiana. Green Jobs for Veterans

October-November 2011 Career Northwest Indiana Green Jobs for Veterans workone PROVIDES PRIORITY SERVICE TO VETERANS UNDERSTANDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Workone workshops Help you upgrade your skills

TAKE A PART-TIME JOB THIS SEASON MAKE HOLIDAY WISHES COME TRUE See nwi.com/jobs to find a job at the intersection of both. Wouldn t you like a job that combines your skills and your interests? With our new filtering tools, you can quickly hone in on the job that s right for you. So visit nwi.com/jobs and you might find yourself in the middle of the best of both worlds. nwi.com/jobs page 2 WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011

www.gotoworkonenw.com Offering You NO-COST Individual Services insideoctober/november 2011 CareerConnect Northwest Indiana 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 4 Green Jobs for Veterans 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 Copier n Telephone n Information/Resource Center FREE Workshops Get valuable tips on how to get noticed by employers and land the job you really want! WorkReady workshop topics include: n Resume writing n Interview Preparation n Effective Communication Skills n Business Etiquette n Successful Work Habits n Financial Literacy, and much more! A WorkReady Completion Certificate will be presented to participants, based on completion requirements of workshops. 5 7 8 12 WorkOne Gives Priority Service To Veterans 6Stress Management During Job Search Financial Tips for Job Seekers WorkOne No-Cost Workshop Calendar Understanding Unemployment Benefits If you are veteran you ll receive priority service! Ask to speak to a WorkOne Veteran Representative for job search assistance, veteran specific training opportunities, and more. If you are the spouse of a vet- eran you may also qualify for training and scholarship opportunities. Need general information about Unemployment Insurance (UI)? Let us help. or visit www.in.gov/dwd/2362.htm to file for unemployment and gather more information. 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)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 www.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. Recruitment Manager: Linda Segovia 219.933.4086 Sales: Barb Carlson 219.933.3281 WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011 page 3

Green JOBS for veterans FREE training for veterans in green job industries through the Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) WorkOne is pleased to announce this U.S. Department of Labor grant program (VWIP), allowing them to perform outreach in developing and promoting employment and job training opportunities in the green job industry and resulting a green job certification. n Interested in job training, leading to certification and credentialing? n Interested in career and job counseling? n Have you visited www.online.onetcenter.org and completed your skill assessment? VWIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: n MUST be a veteran with more than 180 days of active duty service or a service connected disability. (Discharge cannot be dishonorable). n MUST be willing and able to obtain employment. n MUST go through prequalification process with a WorkOne veterans representative. workone Veteran representatives are ready to assist you with information and enrollment into the VWIP program. Call one today! Meet your WorkOne veteran representatives Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Dan Archer WorkOne Hammond 5265 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 219-933-8332, ext. 319 darcher@gotoworkonenw.com John Williams WorkOne Gary 3522 Village Circle (off of Grant Street) Gary, IN 219-981-1520, ext. 336 jwilliams@gotoworkonenw.com Ron Hinton WorkOne Portage Ameriplex Commercial Park 1575 Adler Circle, Suite A Portage, IN 219-762-6592, ext. 243 rhinton@gotoworkonenw.com Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER) Tom Vaughn WorkOne LaPorte Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza West La Porte, IN 219-362-2175, ext. 231 tvaughn@gotoworkonenw.com Dale Krol WorkOne Hammond 5265 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 219-933-8332, ext 310 dkrol@gotoworkonenw.com page 4 WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011

gives priority service to veterans Indiana is committed to providing quality employment services to veterans at our WorkOne Centers. Veterans go to the front of the line and each office has an onsite veteran s representative that assists with employment needs. The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Veteran Service program provides specific job placement services. To qualify for placement services you must meet the following definition and be registered with your local WorkOne Center. n Any individual who served more than 180 days on active duty (not for Reserve or National Guard training). n Any individual who served on active duty and was released because of a service connected illness or injury. (Does not have to meet the 180-day rule) n Any individual who was in the National Guard or Reserves and was called to active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized. (Examples are Panama, Grenada, Haiti, Beruit, Persian Gulf, Desert Shield or Desert Storm. You do not have to have served in that area.) Services that are provided to qualified veterans include: n Face-to-face orientation of the WorkOne Center and services provided n Face-to-face review of IndianaCAREERConnect. com, the largest source of job openings in the state n Direct referral to jobs (Both established jobs and job development) n Assistance looking for a job, developing a resume and preparing for an interview n Referral to other federal, state and local agencies n Information on veteran s rights and employment benefits n Assistance transitioning into civilian employment n Training incentives and grants n Veterans newsletter n Guidance finding vocational training n Post-employment counseling n Occupational skills assessment These services provide veterans with the necessary information they need to find and secure suitable employment and make the transition from the military to the civilian workforce. If you are a veteran, please visit your nearest WorkOne Center and speak to a veteran s representative today. All representatives are honorably discharged service members that specialize in assisting in your employment needs. WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011 page 5

Stress Management During Job Search Stress builds up when you don t deal with issues. And when you re searching for a job, you almost always have other issues begging for your attention. Keep your job search on track by paying attention to all aspects of your health. Here are some healthy ways to handle stress... Get organized. Create a structure for your job search. Exercise daily. Walk, run, jog, swim, bike, dance, etc. Eat healthy. Eat three balanced meals a day. Avoid unhealthy habits. Limit junk food, sugar, caffeine, and watching television. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Rest. Get plenty of sleep. Write. Write in a diary for 20 minutes each day. Record your thoughts and feelings about your job search, what you learn, and your progress. Attend job support groups or clubs. Share ideas and tips, accept and give praise. Be flexible. Stay open to new ideas, think creatively, and take risks. Take one thing at a time. Prioritize and make one change at a time, because many changes add stress. Reward yourself. Do something for yourself when you accomplish certain job search activities and goals. For example, take some time to be alone or to learn something new. Accept. Take what you cannot change, change what you can, and forgive yourself and others. Volunteer. Doing something for others increases your self-esteem, your network, and your skills. Find humor. Watch children at play, and find time for play. Manage time. Keep schedules, set goals and time tables, and use a calendar. Meditate. Reflect on your own spiritual truths or on peaceful thoughts. Source: Creative Job Search, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development page 6 WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011

Financial tips for job seekers Losing your job is tough. But in the midst of a recession, rebounding and finding new employment is even harder. While uncertainty and doubt may overwhelm you, job loss can be an opportunity to reevaluate your career, take control of your situation and, most importantly, regain your self-confidence. However, while building a resume and making connections to find a new job are a priority, the first issue most people should address is money. The following checklist from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a not-for-profit financial services organization, provides some immediate tips to stay financially afloat after a job loss. Draft a survival budget Anticipate that you ll be out of work for at least six months. It s impossible to predict how long your unemployment will last, of course. But you can control what you spend and save. Tips on increasing your cash flow are also available at thrivent. com/jobchange. Make sure you and your dependents have health insurance coverage It may be least expensive to join your spouse s plan, if that s an option. If not, look into COBRA coverage through your former employer. The 2009 economic stimulus package from the federal government requires that a percentage of COBRA premiums be paid by your previous employer for a period of time. Details are available on the U.S. Department of Labor Web site, DOL.gov. Examine credit card debt Contact your credit card company about lowering your interest rate. If you have credit card debt, you may need to make just the minimum payments until you get back to work. If your debt is significant or you are having trouble making even the minimum payments, try to negotiate a payment plan with your creditors. For help managing your debt, learn about Thrivent Financial Bank s Debt Savvy program. File for unemployment benefits You have a right to receive benefits you ve paid for. Rules may vary by state. Maintain your life insurance coverage It may be tempting to save cash over the short-term by canceling your life insurance contract. But if you try to resume coverage on a lapsed contract at a later date, you ll pay more and you may have to prove insurability with a medical exam. Avoid drawing upon retirement funds Resist the urge to dip into retirement savings except as an absolute last resort. Receiving that money now could mean early withdrawal penalties and taxes you hadn t anticipated. Plus, you ll lose the potential earning power of that money for your eventual retirement. You can find additional tips on job interviews, information on job boards and networking, sample resumes and more, including money tips for after you land a job at Thrivent Financial s Web site www. thrivent.com/jobchange. Regaining financial security is a critical part of dealing with job loss, says Laura Dierke, manager of financial education programs for Thrivent Financial. Working in partnership with your family to discuss these money topics can be extremely beneficial. The road to a successful job transition will come with many twists and turns. But taking ownership of the situation, moving forward with confidence and taking advantage of the tools available will help you get back into the job market. Courtesy of ARAcontent WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011 page 7

no-cost workshop calendar October 2011 Crown Point Wednesday WORKSHOPS ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30 Thursday WORKSHOPS 13,27 Job Search 10:00-11:00 6,20 Job Club 2:00-3:00 13,27 Resume 1:00-2:30 13,27 Communication 2:30-3:30 Friday WORKSHOPS 7,21 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 14,28 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 7,21 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 14,28 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 7,21 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 7 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 14 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 21 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 7,14,21,28 Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 EAST CHICAGO ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30 11,18 Orientation 8:30-9:30 11,18 Job Search 9:30-10:30 11,18 Job Club 10:30-11:30 11,25 Resume 1:00-2:30 4,25 Communication 2:30-3:30 7,21 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 14,28 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 7,21 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 14,28 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 7,21 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 7 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 14 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 21 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 7,14,21,28 Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 GarY ALL Orientation 8:30-9:00 ALL Resume 8:30-9:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 9:00-9:30 ALL Veterans Networking 9:00-10:00 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Work Habits 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Resume 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Club 1:30-2:30 4,18 Healthy Lifestyles 2:30-3:30 11,25 Financial Literacy 2:30-3:30 ALL Customer Service 9:30-10:00 Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 ALL Business Etiquette 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 1:30-2:30 ALL Job Club 2:30-3:30 ALL JAG 2:30-3:30 5,19 Healthy Lifestyles 3:30-4:30 11,25 Financial Literacy 3:30-4:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Communication Skills 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 2:30-3:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL JAG ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 Hammond All Resume 9:00-10:00 All Interviewing 10:00-11:00 All Career Interest All Orientation 1:00-2:00 All Career Skills (Business Etiquette) 2:00-3:00 All Job Search Tuesday WORKSHOPS All Orientation 9:00-10:00 All Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 11,25 Customer Service All Veterans Networking 1:00-2:00 All Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 All Career Skills (Communication Skills) Wednesday WORKSHOPS All Interviewing 10:00-11:00 All Career Interest All Career Skills (Work Habits) 1:00-2:00 All Job Search 2:00-3:00 All Job Club Thursday WORKSHOPS All Orientation 9:00-10:30 All Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 6,20 Healthy Lifestyles 13,27 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 All Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 All Resume Friday WORKSHOPS All Resume 9:00-10:30 All Interviewing 10:00-11:00 All Career Interest All Career Skills (Workplace Effectiveness) 1:00-2:00 All Job Search 2:00-3:00 Knox KMonday WORKSHOPS 3 Job Club Tuesday WORKSHOPS 11 Job Search 18 Job Club Wednesday WORKSHOPS 5 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 5 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 5 WorkOne Orientation 5 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 5 Interviewing Preparation 12 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 12 Career Interest 12 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 12 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 12 Job Search 19 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 19 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 19 Job Search 19 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 19 Interviewing Preparation LaPorte ALL Digital Literacy 8:30-9:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 3,10 Customer Service ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 4,11 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 ALL Customer Service 2:00-3:00 18,25 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest ALL Digital Literacy ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 5,12,19 Work Readiness Business Etiquette 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest ALL Closed 8:00-10:00 6,13,20 Work Readiness Communication Skills 1:00-2:00 6,13,20 Work Readiness Successful Work Habits 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest ALL Digital Literacy ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 7,14,21 Work Readiness Workplace Effectiveness 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 ALL Job Club Michigan City 3,17,24 Job Club Tuesday WORKSHOPS 4,11,18,25 Orientation 8:00-9:00 4,11,18,25 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 4,11,18,25 Job Search 10:40-12:00 4,11,18,25 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 4 Business Etiquette 2:05-3:05 11 Digital Literacy 3:10-4:5 25 Career Interest 2:05-3:05 Thursday WORKSHOPS 6, 13, 20 Orientation 8:00-9:00 6,13,20,27 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 6,13,20,27 Job Search 10:40-12:00 6, 13, 20 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 6 Workplace Effectiveness 2:05-3:05 6 Financial Literacy 3:10-4:10 13 Work Habits 2:05-3:05 13 Communication Skills 3:10-4:10 20 Customer Service 2:05-3:05 20 Healthy Lifestyle 3:10-4:10 To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Find a complete listing of WorkOne sites on the back of this Career Connect issue. page 8 WorkOne CareerConnect. 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MOROCCO Monday WORKSHOPS 3,17 Job Club Tuesday WORKSHOPS 4 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 4 WorkOne Orientation 4,18 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 4,18 Interviewing Preparation 11 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 11 Career Interest 11 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 11 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 11 Job Search 18 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 18 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 18 Job Search Portage ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Business Etiquette ALL Healthy Lifestyles 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Communication Skills ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume Writing 9:30-10:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness-Successful Work Habits ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness Workplace Effectiveness ALL Job Club 9:00-11:00 ALL Job Club 2:00-3:00 ALL Veterans WorkShop 1:00-3:00 Rensselaer Monday WORKSHOPS 3 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 3 Career Interest 10:00-11:00 3 Healthy Lifestyles 3 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 3 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 3 Job Search 17 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 17 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 17 WorkOne Orientation 17 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 17 Job Search 2:00-3:00 no-cost workshop calendar 17 Interviewing Preparation 24 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 24 Workplace Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 24 Job Search 24 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 24 Job Search 2:00-3:00 24 Interviewing Preparation 31 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 31 Interviewing 10:00-11:00 31 Career Interest 31 Job Search 1:00-2:00 31 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 31 WorkOne Orientation Thursday WORKSHOPS 6,20 Job Club 6 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 13 Customer Service 27 Basic Computers Valparaiso Monday WORKSHOPS 3,17,24,31 Orientation 8:30-9:30 3,17,24,31 Resume 9:30-10:30 3,17,24,31 Job Search 10:30-12:00 3,17,24,31 Interview 1:00-2:00 3,17,24,31 Career Interest 2:00-3:00 3,24 Basic Computer 17,31 Business Etiquette Wednesday WORKSHOPS 5,12,19,26 Job Club 10:00-11:00 Thursday WORKSHOPS 6,13,20,27 Orientation 8:30-9:30 6,13,20,27 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 6,13,20,27 Job Search 10:30-12:00 6,13,20,27 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 6,27 Work Habits 2:00-3:00 6 Business Etiquette 13,20 Customer Service 2:00-3:00 13 Communications Skills 20,27 Workplace Effectiveness Friday WORKSHOPS 7 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 7 Healthy Lifestyles 2:00-3:00 7 Financial literacy 14 WorkKeys 1:00-4:00 21 Orientation 8:30-9:30 21 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 21 Job Search 10:30-12:00 21 Interview Skills 1:00-2:00 21 Career Interest 2:00-3:00 21 Business Etiquette Winamac Tuesday Worshops 11, 18 Job Search 25 Customer Service Wednesday WORKSHOPS 5 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 5 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 5 WorkOne Orientation 5,19 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 5,19 Interviewing Preparation 12 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 12,26 Career Interest 12,26 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 12 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 12 Job Search 19 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 19 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 19 Job Search 19 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 26 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 26 Basic Computers 2:00-3:00 26 WorkOne Orientation November 2011 Crown Point Wednesday WORKSHOPS ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30 Thursday WORKSHOPS 3,17 Orientation 10:00-11:00 10,24 Job Search 10:00-11:00 3,17 Job Club 2:00-3:00 10,24 Resume 1:00-2:30 10,24 Communication 2:30-3:30 Friday WORKSHOPS 4,18 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 11,25 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 4,18 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 11,25 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 11,25 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 11 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 18 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 25 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 4,11,18,25 Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 EAST CHICAGO ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30 8,22 Orientation 8:30-9:30 8,22 Job Search 9:30-10:30 8,22 Job Club 10:30-11:30 15,22 Resume 1:00-2:30 8,22 Communication 2:30-3:30 4,18 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 11,25 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 4,18 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 11,25 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 11,25 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 11 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 18 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 25 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 ALL Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 GarY ALL Orientation 8:30-9:00 ALL Resume 8:30-9:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 9:00-9:30 ALL Veterans Networking 9:00-10:00 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Work Habits 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Resume 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Club 1:30-2:30 1,15 Healthy Lifestyles/ 2:30-3:30 8,22 Financial Literacy 2:30-3:30 To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Find a complete listing of WorkOne sites on the back of this Career Connect issue. 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ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 ALL Business Etiquette 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 1:30-2:30 ALL Job Club 2:30-3:30 ALL JAG 2:30-3:30 2,16 Healthy Lifestyles 3:30-4:30 9,23 Financial Literacy 3:30-4:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Communication Skills 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 2:30-3:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL JAG ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 Hammond All Resume 9:00-10:00 All Interviewing 10:00-11:00 All Career Interest All Orientation 1:00-2:00 All Career Skills (Business Etiquette) 2:00-3:00 All Job Search Tuesday WORKSHOPS All Orientation 9:00-10:00 All Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 11,25 Customer Service All Veterans Networking 1:00-2:00 All Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 All Career Skills (Communication Skills) Wednesday WORKSHOPS All Interviewing 10:00-11:00 All Career Interest All Career Skills (Work Habits) 1:00-2:00 All Job Search 2:00-3:00 All Job Club Thursday WORKSHOPS All Orientation 9:00-10:30 All Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 6,20 Healthy Lifestyles 13,27 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 All Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00 All Resume Friday WORKSHOPS All Resume 9:00-10:30 All Interviewing 10:00-11:00 All Career Interest All Career Skills (Workplace Effectiveness) 1:00-2:00 All Job Search 2:00-3:00 Knox MONday WORKSHOPS 7,28 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 7 Career Interest 10:00-11:00 7 Healthy Lifestyles 7 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 7 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 7 Job Search 14 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 14 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 14 WorkOne Orientation 14,21 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 14,21 Job Search 2:00-3:00 no-cost workshop calendar 14,21 Interviewing Preparation 21 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 21 Workplace Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 21 Job Search 28 Interviewing 10:00-11:00 28 Career Interest 28 Job Search 1:00-2:00 28 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 28 WorkOne Orientation 2 WorkOne Orientation 23 WorkOne Orientation 10:00-11:00 30 Basic Computers 3,17 Job Club LaPorte ALL Digital Literacy 8:30-9:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 7,21 Customer Service ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 1,8 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 ALL Customer Service 2:00-3:00 8,22 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest ALL Digital Literacy ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 2,9,16 Work Readiness Business Etiquette 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest ALL Closed 8:00-10:00 3,10,17 Work Readiness Communication Skills 1:00-2:00 3,10,17 Work Readiness Successful Work Habits 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest ALL Digital Literacy ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 4,11,18 Work Readiness Workplace Effectiveness 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 ALL Job Club Michigan City 21,28 Job Club Tuesday WORKSHOPS 1,15,22,29 Orientation 8:00-9:00 1,15,22,29 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 1,15 Job Search 10:40-12:00 22,29 Interview Preparation 10:40-12:00 1,15 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 1 Business Etiquette 2:05-3:05 22,29 Job Search 2:05-3:05 15,29 Workplace Effectiveness 2:05-3:05 29 Work Habits 3:10-4:10 Thursday WORKSHOPS 3,10,17 Orientation 8:00-9:00 3,10,17,27 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 3,10,17,27 Job Search 10:40-12:00 3,10,17 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 3,17 Workplace Effectiveness 2:05-3:05 3 Financial Literacy 3:10-4:10 10 Work Habits 2:05-3:05 10 Communication Skills 3:10-4:10 17 Customer Service 2:05-3:05 17 Healthy Lifestyle 3:10-4:10 Portage ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Business Etiquette ALL Healthy Lifestyles 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Communication Skills ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume Writing 9:30-10:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness-Successful Work Habits ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness Workplace Effectiveness ALL Job Club 9:00-11:00 ALL Job Club 2:00-3:00 ALL Veterans WorkShop 1:00-3:00 MOROCCO 7, 21 Job Club 14 Job Search 28 Customer Service Tuesday WORKSHOPS 1 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 1 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 1 WorkOne Orientation 1 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 1 Interviewing Preparation 14, 15 Job Search 15, 29 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 15, 29 Career Interest 15, 29 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 15 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 22 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 22 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 22 Job Search 22 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 22 Interviewing Preparation 29 Basic Computers 2:00-3:00 29 WorkOne Orientation RENSSELAER 7,28 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 7 Career Interest 9:00-11:00 7 Healthy Lifestyles 7 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 7 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 7 Job Search 14 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 14 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 14 WorkOne Orientation To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com Find a complete listing of WorkOne sites on the back of this Career Connect issue. page 10 WorkOne CareerConnect. 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no-cost workshop calendar 14 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 14 Job Search 2:00-3:00 14 Interviewing Preparation 21 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 21 Workplace Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 21 Job Search 21 Interviewing Preparation 28 Interviewing 10:00-11:00 28 Career Interest 2 WorkOne Orientation 23 WorkOne Orientation 10:00-11:00 30 Basic Computers 3, 17 Job Club 10 Customer Service VALPARAISO 7,14,21,28 Orientation 8:30-9:30 7,14,21,28 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 7,14,21,28 Job Search 10:30-12:00 7,14,21,28 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 7, 28 Work Habits 2:00-3:00 14, 21 Career Interest 2:00-3:00 14, 21 Business Etiquette 28 Workplace Effectiveness 29 Orientation 8:30-9:30 29 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 29 Job Search 10:30-12:00 29 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 29 Customer Service 2:00-3:00 29 Business Etiquette ALL Job Club 10:00-11:00 3, 10 Orientation 8:30-9:30 3, 10 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 3, 10 Job Search 10:30-12:00 3, 10 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 3 Work Habits 2:00-3:00 10 Customer Service 2:00-3:00 10 Workplace Effectiveness 17 Basic Computers 9:00-10:00 What are you waiting for? Visit a local today! There are 12 convenient WorkOne locations in Northwest Indiana. See back panel of this publication for a location near you or visit www.gotoworkonenw.com 4, 18 Basic Computers 9:00-10:00 WINAMAC 1 Job Club 29 Job Search 2, 30 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 2, 30 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 2, 30 WorkOne Orientation 2, 16, 30 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 2, 16, 30 Interviewing Preparation 9 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 16 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 16 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 16 Job Search 23 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 23 Career Interest 23 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 23 Basic Computers 2:00-3:00 23 WorkOne Orientation Help Wanted AUTOMOTIVE Experienced DIAGNOSTIC TECH Busy NWI IN shop seeking experienced Technician. Phone 219-922-2800 or fax resume to 291-922-2810 Proof D One month. One course. No reason to wait. Look for our magazine every month in newsracks and all WorkOne and Times offices. CareerConnect northwest Indiana - APRIL MARCH applying For a job online Make FIndIng a job your TeMporary Full-TIMe job ThIngs To know when FIllIng out job applications employer expectations 2010 nect Job Conme and CareerResu Application CInsight st Indiana Northwe For advertising opportunities, call your Times Recruitment Specialist today: MAY - june 2009 areerconnect northwest indiana GettinG the job tips on a succes sful job search rs in ring Careefa ctu ManuBuild Help diana In W N Careers in hospitality and tourism offer oppo OFrtunities NEFITS HIP NS THE BE for AN INTER the Region : Linda Segovia: 219.933.4086 Barb Carlson: 219.933.3281 ERVIEW QU S our veteran ANSWERs secure ANDemploym ent is a IVE Workon RECE e priority $3,000 UP TO LLE GE R FO CO THE INT IONS EST helping radisson hotel at star plaza executive sous chef brian narug Our convenient ONE COURSE A MONTHSM format allows you to focus on one subject a month, complete the course and then move on to the next. Now s the time to get started! Celebrate education at our open house October 22 10 a.m. 2 p.m. SM 1.888.847.3988 ClickBrownMackie4.com 1000 E. 80th Pl., Ste. 205M Merrillville, IN 46410 See BMCprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, programmatic accreditation and other important info. 2011 Brown Mackie College 2661 Accredited Member, ACICS AC 0138 Regulated by The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 West Washington Street, Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (1.800.227.5695 or 317.232.1320). WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011 Ap Ap Re Initial _ NP1011 CareerConnect january - February 2010 Ad #: P Deadlin First Ru Publica Section Specs: page 11

Understanding unemployment benefits How and where do I apply? n You may apply on-line at www.in.gov/ dwd/2345, or if you don t have internet access, visit your nearest full service WorkOne Center. n Initial applications must be completed online. You could do this from any internet available location (home, library, school). You don t have to physically go to an office to file. What s required when filing the initial claim? n Your address, social security number, phone number, and the reason you are unemployed. n Last employer s name (company name), mailing address, phone number, and dates of employment. n If you re in a hiring hall union, you ll need to know the good standing date. n If you re laid off and your return to work date has been moved, you ll need to bring in a new letter from the company or fill out a waiver that can be provided from WorkOne. n To get wage history (which is good for three months), you must bring your Social Security card and a valid state issued photo I.D. to the WorkOne. Will I qualify for benefits? n Yes if your base period wages total at least $4,200 in the first four of the last five calendar quarters before you file. And, $2,500 of those wages must have been earned in the third and fourth quarter n Yes if you are unemployed due to no fault of your own. n Yes if you are mentally and physically able, available, and actively seeking full-time employment. What to expect. n You will receive a wage transcript and benefits computation form from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) within 10 days. n This doesn t mean you qualify for benefits. It s merely a statement that provides you with a weekly benefit amount and an overall maximum benefit amount If you are found eligible. n If there is a problem with your claim, you will receive correspondence from DWD. Problems could include: discharge, quitting or other issues that might affect eligibility. These issues will be investigated and benefits will be put on hold. You will be required to continue to file weekly vouchers. What happens next? n Each week you re not working, file weekly vouchers and provide a weekly update on employment status. n Vouchers can be completed anytime after midnight Saturday up to the following Saturday. n Electronic vouchers are generally processed within two business days and paper vouchers can take up to three weeks to process. n Not completing a voucher properly, or by submitting multiple vouchers, could cause a delay in a payment. n If you report a payment from an employer on the voucher, indicate the type of payment, employer s name, and the gross (before taxes) payment you received. page 12 WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011

When and how will I receive benefits? n It takes up to three weeks from when you are approved to receive a payment, if there are no issues or problems on your claim. n Your benefits are issued through a Visa debit card. All of your payments will be applied to this card/account. n You will receive your Visa debit card approximately 7-10 days after the first payment is credited. Are other resources available for me? n Your local WorkOne and Indiana Career Connect assist job seekers with finding job openings, creating a resume, exploring careers, researching the job market. n Your local WorkOne and Indiana Career Connect will also have education and training information, MindLeaders-online learning and skill development, veteran, and youth services. NOTE: You do not have to qualify for unemployment insurance to use a WorkOne or Indiana Career Connect services. If, however, you are filing for unemployment and you fail to register and complete a resumé on Indiana Career Connect, you will not receive unemployment insurance benefits. What about extended benefits? n You can receive state unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks and after these benefits have been exhausted, you can file for federal benefits. n You cannot qualify or file for the extended unemployment benefits until your current claim has a zero balance. n After you file for the first extension you will receive a wage transcript and benefits computation. n The weekly benefit amount will not change. n There are three tiers of federal extensions: Tier 1: you could collect for 20 weeks maximum; Tier 2: you could collect for 14 weeks maximum. Following these federal extensions, you are able to collect state extended benefits as well; Tier 3: Hoosiers who complete tier 3 will receive a letter from DWD with instructions on filing for Extended Benefits (EB). For further information regarding Unemployment Insurance benefits, visit https://www.askworkone.in.gov/ or www.in.gov/dwd/2345 Hire me.i m Do you have your certificate? WorkReady Workshops 3Computer Basics provides hands on basics for using a personal computer Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to get the WorkReady Certificate. Show employers that you have the basic skills they are looking for! effectiveness, and practical business etiquette Competition for jobs is fierce these days. Why not get a leg up? You can receive your certificate in 4-6 weeks! Ask a WorkOne Staff Member on how you can register for the WorkReady Certificate program. 3Resume Preparation the nuts and bolts of creating a winning resume 3Interview Preparation learn techniques on how to properly prepare for a job interview 3Career Skills a focus on effective communication skills, successful work habits, workforce effectiveness, and practical business etiquette Northwest Indiana www.gotoworkonenw.com WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011 page 13

Northwest Indiana is home to over 30 adult education and learning sites And they provide 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. - 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 Centier Bank Building 109 E. Joliet, 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/Thurs - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tues. - 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm School City of Whiting Adult ESL Program Nathan Hale Elementary 1831 Oliver St., Whiting, IN 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/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm page 14 WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011

Northwest Indiana Adult Learning Sites Hammond Area Career Center 5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN 46320 (219) 933-2419 Mon thru Thurs. ESL - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Mon. thru Fri. GED - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Mon. thru Thurs. ESL/GED - 6:00 to 8:30 pm Saturday Citizenship/Naturalization - 9 am to Noon GED Testing conducted twice monthly. Part I on Tuesday and Part II following Tuesday Test time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm 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 High School 276 E. 68th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 GED Prep. Program (ABE) Mon. thru Thurs. - 6 to 8:30 pm Apr. 12 thru June 14 July 5 thru Sept. 2 Oct. 3 thru Dec. 7 GED Testing Twice Monthly - Mon. & Tues. 4:45 pm to 9:00 pm Dates available at www.mvsc.k12.in.us/adulted Adult Secondary Credit (ASC) Mon. thru Thurs. - 3:45 to 9:10 pm Aug. 30 thru Dec. 21, 2011 To be Determined Gary City-Wide GED Sites Gary Area Career Center 1800 East 35th Ave. (219) 963-2085 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 5:00 pm to 8:00 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. thru Fri. - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Thurs. 10:00 am to Noon Ivy Tech Community College 1440 East 35th Ave., Room 207 (219) 962-2025 Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon (offers ESL also) WorkOne 3522 Village Court (219) 981-4100 Tues. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Calumet Twp. Trustee 485 Broadway (219) 883-0574 Mon. & Wed. - 9:00 am to 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 to 7:00 pm Michigan City WorkOne 344 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 872-5575 (18+) Mon. thru Fri. - 8:00 to 11:00 am and Noon to 3:00 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 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 Mon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Valparaiso Adult Learning Center Walt s Place - Hilltop Too 554 Locust Street - Valparaiso, IN Mon. & Wed. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Portage Youth Learning Center 5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368 (219) 762-6113 GED Prep. Program (ABE) Mon. thru Thurs. Portage Adult Learning Center (18 and older) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Portage Youth Learning Center (16 & 17 yrs old) Mon. & Wed. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm CAPABLE Family Literacy Program Mon. thru Thurs. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (219) 762-6113 (Free Childcare, and Transportation to Portage Twp Residents.) Official GED Testing Center Twice Monthly - Wed. & Thurs. Daytime testing: 8:00 am to Noon Evening testing: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Dates available at www.portage.k12.in.us (Click on Portage Adult Education Link) Portage Adult High School (Adult Secondary Credit-ASC) Mon. thru Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Aug. 30 thru May 10 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 Each Mon. & every other Fri. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wed. 11:00 am to 1:00 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. - 12:00 to 3:00 pm Thurs. - 5:00 to 8:00 pm WorkOne CareerConnect. October/November 2011 page 15

Where Job Seekers & Employers Meet For all your employment and training needs contact one of the WorkOne centers now! www.gotoworkonenw.com WorkOne Crown Point 1166 N. Main Street Crown Point, IN 219-661-8985 Fax: 219-661-8916 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne East Chicago 4818 Indianapolis Boulevard East Chicago, IN 219-398-2601 Fax: 219-392-8637 Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am - 4:30pm WorkOne Gary 3522 Village Circle Gary, IN 219-981-1520 or 981-4100 Fax: 219-981-4121 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 Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Knox 53 W. Lake Street Knox, IN 574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899 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 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Michigan City 344 Dunes Plaza Michigan City, IN 219-872-5575 Fax: 219-873-3226 Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Morocco 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, IN 800-661-2258 Fax: 219-285-2213 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 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Rensselaer 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, IN 219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Valparaiso Eastport Centre 3100 Ivy Tech Drive Valparaiso, IN 219-476-4764 Fax: 219-476-4760 Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am 4:30pm Wed - 10:00am 4:30pm WorkOne Winamac 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac, IN 574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628 Tues & Wed - 8:00am 4:30pm Oversight of Region 1 WorkOne System is provided by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board www.gotoworkonenw.com