JANUARY FEBRUARY 2016 CAREER a publication of NWI Career &Techical Education Opportunities WorkOne announces Applying Skill Development for Federal Training Student Aid Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Leads Upgrade Your Skills for an Advanced Career EVERYONE should fill out the FAFSA
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www.gotoworkonenw.com Offering You NO-COST Individual Services inside JANUARY FEBRUARY 2016 CAREER 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 a publication of 4 Career and Technical Education Opportunites 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. New FREE WORKSHOPS See pages 9-13 for complete details! 5 6 Skill 8 9 Trade Careers Contact Information Developement Training Applying for Financial Aid Free workshops offered by WorkOne 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. January February 2016 page 3
Career and Technical Education Opportunites Skilled trades and apprenticeships lead to high demand and high wage jobs in Northwest Indiana Northwest Indiana wasn t built from behind a desk. It took the hands of countless hard-working men and women to build the vast industrial complexes, commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, interstates, highways, and transportation systems that define the region. As our economy continues to grow and our infrastructure ages, construction and maintenance projects here in northwest Indiana flourish. This presents lucrative opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in construction industry. We encourage you to explore the different crafts and find out which trade career is right for you. You will find that each craft performs work that is highly technical and extremely specialized. All trade careers are built on a solid foundation of classroom education and on-the-job training. This is commonly referred to as an apprenticeship. What is a 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship? The United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship defines Registered Apprenticeship as a unique, flexible training system which combines job related technical instruction with structured on-thejob learning experiences. Most apprentices begin employment day one, with incremental wage increases as they advance and become more proficient on the job. Apprenticeships range from 1 6 years the majority being 4 years. Similar to a college internship or residency, success is realized through hard work and perseverance. Advancement is achieved through demonstrated proficiencies in both academic and field performance. Most apprentice training courses are tuition free. Once the apprenticeship period is completed and the student passes all of the required coursework, he or she will have the technical skills necessary to be recognized as a master craft professional. Most students will even receive a college degree upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program. The work of a skilled construction professional is often physically demanding. Apprentices and trade professionals can expect to do a sizable amount of lifting, climbing, and crouching. Working in confined spaces, extreme heat, sub-freezing temperatures, or working at excessive heights is typical for a construction professional. Every apprenticeship program thoroughly trains students in safety and accident prevention. In fact, Northwest Indiana s professional construction industry has nearly 15 times fewer accidents than the national rate according to a 2014 study. Apprenticeship programs are not for everyone. Admittance into an apprenticeship can be difficult, applicants must be determined. Only select individuals who demonstrate the special blend of both academic and mechanical aptitude will qualify. Only the best applicants are accepted! n Source: webuildnwi.com page 4 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016
Trade Careers Contact Information Boilermakers Local 374 Dale 6333 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, IN 46323 p: 219-845-1000 local374.org Bricklayers Local 4 Apprenticeship & Training Program P.O. Box 10935 Merrillville, IN 46411 p: 219-525-4443 e: bac4apprenticeship@ gmail.com Carpenters IKORCC Joint Apprenticeship 760 N. Union Street Hobart, IN 46342 p: 219-947-3348 ikorcc.com Cement Mason Plasterer & Cement Masons Local 692 Area # 165 610 East Main Street Griffith, IN 46319 p: 219-743-1513 Area # 406 610 East Main Street Griffith, IN 46319 p: 219-771-0766 Construction Teamsters Teamsters Local 142 9050 Mississippi Street Merrillville, IN 46410 p: 219-756-1422 Electricians Lake County Electrical 7200 Mississippi Street Suite 100 Merrillville, IN 46410 p: 219-845-3454 697jatc.org Glaziers Local 1165 6501 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46226 p: 317-542-7617 Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17 JATC 18520 Spring Creek Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 p: 708-468-8000 local17insulators.com Ironworkers Ironworker s Joint Apprenticeship 890 East 25th Avenue Lake Station, IN 46405 p: 219-962-7675 ironworkers395.com Local 81 3502 Enterprise Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 p: 219-462-8165 liunalocal.org/local81 Millwrights IKORCC Joint Apprenticeship 760 N. Union Street Hobart, IN 46342 p: 219-947-3348 ikorcc.com Operating Engineers Local 150 Operating Engineers Apprenticeship 19800 West Arsenal Rd. Wilmington, IL 60481-8256 p: 815-722-3201 asiplocal150.org Painters NW Indiana Painters Joint Apprenticeship 8364 Minnesota Street Merrillville, IN 46410 p: 219-945-0956 Pile Drivers Local 578 4979 Indiana Avenue Ste. 211 Lisle, IL 60532 p: 630-325-6072 piledriver578.com Plumbers Local 210 Joint Apprenticeship 2901 E. 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410 p: 219-942-7224 plu210.org Roofers Local 26 25 W. 84th Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 p: 219-756-3718 roofers26.com Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 6450 Ameriplex Drive Portage, IN 46368 p: 219-764-1910 smw20training.com Sprinkler Fitter Local 81Apprenticeship 11900 S. Laramie Ave. Alsip, IL 60803 p: 708-597-1800 sprinklerfitterchicago.org Technical Engineers Technical Division of Local 130 1400 West Washington Boulevard Chicago, IL 60607-1821 p: 312-421-1010, ext. 162 Area # 438 1536 Weller Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 p: 219-363-5089 Laborers Local 41 550 Superior Avenue Munster, IN 46321 p: 219-924-7922 laborers41.com Pipe Fitters Local 597 Pipefitters 10850 W. 187th Street Mokena, IL 60448 p: 708-326-9240 pftf597.org WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016 page 5
WorkOne Announces Skill Development Training Looking to upgrade your skills for advancement in your organization or for a new career path? CNC Training Computerized Numerical Control Operator 16 weeks NCRC Silver Scheduled to begin January 4, 2016 Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus Introduces the basic principles and practices of CNC machine operation used in manufacturing environments. The course will cover all aspects of safe and proper use of tooling, fixtures, and precision measurement devices with respect to CNC Parts and CNC machining centers. This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming, testing, and a formal Credentialing Achievement Record to prepare students for NIMS CNC Operator Certification Level. The successful student will earn the following certifications from the National Institute For Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS): n CNC Milling n CNC Turning n CNC Measurement, Material & Safety For information on the CNC training and to inquire on eligibility contact: Alfred Hughes WorkOne Center Manager 219-362-2175 ext. 541 ahughes@gotoworkonenw.com Welding Training 12 to 18 weeks TABE Level 9 or NCRC Silver January 11, 2016 SCILL Center Knox, IN Training descriptions and certifications vary among providers. For information on the Gary training and to inquire on eligibility contact: TBD CPT Training Certified Production Technician (Six Sigma White Belt) 16 weeks- NCRC Silver January 19, 2016 Ivy Tech Gary Campus AND February 15, 2016 Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus This training involves extensive use of electronic media simulations featuring a seamlessly blended learning environment combining fully certified trainer instruction with on-line components, delivered in a comprehensive (integrated) format. The student will participate in four training modules consisting of computer simulations and hands-on practical learning. This combination provides the participant with an opportunity to develop a comprehensive set of maintenance skills. The final outcome builds upon the certification by providing the student with additional lab training which reinforces the applied skills necessary for success in today s industrial maintenance programs. The successful student will earn the following certifications from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC): n Safety n Quality Practices & Measurement n Manufacturing Processes & Production n Maintenance Awareness For information on the Gary CPT training and to inquire on eligibility contact: Richard Nash WorkOne Center Manager 219-981-4100 ext. 365 rnash@gotoworkonenw.com Richard Sapper WorkOne Center Manager 219-933-8332 ext. 405 rsapper@gotoworkonenw.com For information on the Valparaiso CPT training and to inquire on eligibility contact: Chris Schmitt WorkOne Center Manager 219-762-6592 ext. 226 cschmitt@gotoworkonenw.com For information on class locations starting up in NW Indiana and to find out if you qualify for training dollars, contact WorkOne. For a location near you, see back panel of this publication or visit gotoworkonenw.com. page 6 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016
How to Talk to a Job Fair Recruiter Attend a job fair and you could meet dozens of employers. Face to face, all under one roof in one day. Don t be shy employers are there to meet you! Here are some tips to turn that job fair into a job offer n Walk up to the employer s table or booth. Make eye contact with the recruiter, smile and say hello. n Offer a sincere handshake and introduce yourself. n Ask about the career opportunities for your occupation at that company. n Deliver your 15-second sales pitch. n Answer the recruiter s questions and ask a few followup questions of your own. n Tell the recruiter that you would like to apply for that job. n Offer the recruiter a copy of your resume. n Ask how you can schedule a job interview with the hiring manager. n Ask for the recruiter s business card. The business card will give you the recruiter s name, address, phone number and email address everything you need to follow up and stay in touch after the job fair. n Thank the recruiter, smile, and offer your handshake. Source: Harry Dahlstrom. www.dahlstromco.com WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016 page 7
PlaNNiNG on applying for college? NEED financial aid? Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school or graduate school. Answers to important questions about FAFSA Why should I fill out the FAFSA? If you don t fill out the FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! We ve heard a number of reasons students think they shouldn t complete the FAFSA. Here are a few: n I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won t qualify for aid. n Only students with good grades get financial aid. n The FAFSA is too hard to fill out. n I m too old to qualify for financial aid. If you think any of these statements apply to you, you may be very wrong. If you think any of these statements apply to you, then you should read Myths About Financial Aid (page 4). The reality is, EVERYONE should fill out the FAFSA! When do I fill out the FAFSA? The FAFSA becomes available in early January each year, and there are different deadlines for different programs and those can be found at fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines For the 2015 16 year, you can apply between Jan. 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. However, there are a few federal student aid programs that have limited funds, so be sure to apply as soon as you can. Be sure to check the school s website or contact its financial aid office. School deadlines are usually early in the year (often in February or March). Other financial aid Some programs other than government or school aid require that you file the FAFSA. For instance, you can t get certain private scholarships unless you re eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and you can t find out whether you re eligible for a Pell Grant unless you file a FAFSA. If the private scholarship s application deadline is in early to mid-january, you ll need to submit your FAFSA before that deadline. As you can see, it s a good idea to file the FAFSA as soon as it s available so you don t miss out on anything. You have to fill out the FAFSA every year you re in school in order to stay eligible for federal student aid. Can I get an early estimate of my aid? You sure can! If you re not ready to file a FAFSA, you can use FAFSA4caster to estimate your federal student aid. did you know the U.S. Department of Education and their Federal Student Aid division distributes more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds each year, but you have to complete the FAFSA to see if you can get any of that money. How do I fill out the FAFSA? There are several ways to file: n Online at www.fafsa.gov is faster and easier than using paper. n If you need a paper FAFSA, you can download a PDF FAFSA or order a paper FAFSA. n Ask the financial aid office at your college or career school if you can file it there. Some schools will use special software to submit your FAFSA for you. n Need some tips on filling out the FAFSA? We ve got them! Just go to studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out What happens after I fill out the FAFSA? Applying isn t the last step; your FAFSA has to be processed, and then you get an Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which your college or career school uses to figure out how much aid you can get. Find out more about what happens after you fill out the FAFSA, including how aid is calculated and when and how you ll get your aid. page 8 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016
workone offers New Workshops I ve Got Skills serves as an introduction to the job search process from the customer perspective. A good resume is vital to getting interviews and eventually landing a job, but for a lot of job seekers the question becomes What do I put on the resume? or What do I say in an interview? This session guides customers through the process of identifying their skills. It provides the customer with the information they will need to create an accurate resume and also prepare them to discuss their value to an employer should they get an interview. Core Level and instructor led. Learning Outcomes Covered: n Work Readiness (skills inventory) n Career Interest (transferability of skills to other industries) Getting More Out of ICC introduces customers to Indiana Career Connect. It covers the process of creating a profile properly and the importance of completing the personal assessments (matching percentages, etc.). The goal is to increase ICC usage by customers as well as increase their success rate with job searching on the site. Core Level and instructor led. Learning Outcomes Covered: n Work Readiness (skills inventory) n Career Interest n Digital Literacy Building Your Resume in ICC deals exclusively with the resume builder function in Indiana Career Connect. Participants are guided through the resume creation process, using their pre completed data sheets from the I ve Got Skills. Core Level and instructor led. Some of the specific points covered are: n The importance of the resume being posted and online n The use of templates in the system n How to upload an existing resume into the builder Learning Outcomes Covered: n Resume Development n Career Interest n Digital Literacy n Job Search How to Job Search on the Web covers internet job searching techniques. Customers gain hands on experience by using computers and performing actual searches based upon their employment interest. Core Level and instructor led. 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.) Learning Outcomes Covered: n Job Search n Career Interest n Digital Literacy n Resume Development n Work Readiness Building an Effective Resume (informational) Level 1 presents an introductory overview of the resume development process. This workshop is presented at the core level and is instructor led. Attendees are guided through the different types of resumes and the advantages and drawbacks of each format. Additional features of the workshop include guidance on resume length, prioritizing information, cover letters, and follow up correspondence. Core Level and instructor led. Learning Outcomes Covered: n Resume n Work Readiness n Job Search Interview Basics serves as an introduction to customers to the interviewing process. It is an introductory session to acclimate the customer to interviewing as a concept and is designed to eliminate the mystery and fear from their minds. It is designed to prepare the customer for subsequent components that involve mock interviewing and critique. Core Level and instructor led. 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 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 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016 page 9
no-cost workshopc nda Workshop Schedule Subject To Change. Please register for our workshops at gotoworkonenw.com gary Office January 2016 10:00-11:30 Indiana Career 1-2 9:00-10:00 Indiana Career 10:00-11:30 Indiana Career OFFICE CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 9:00-10:00 Indiana Career 10:00-11:30 ICC Resume Builder -11:30 How to Create 1:30p-3p Microsoft PowerPoint 1:00-2:30 How to Create 2:30-3:30 Interview Prep 1:00-2:00 How to Create KNOX 25 10:00-11:30 I ve Got Skills 26 27 28 11 am 29 1:00-2:30 How to Create 2:30-3:30 Interview Prep hammond January 2016 MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday tuesday WINAMAC 10 am 1 MOROCCO 2:30 am How to Build 9 am - Internet Job Search 4-10:30 Critique 5 10:30a-12p 6 8:30a- NIPN 7 8 10:30a-12p Vet Networking 11a-12p Marketing Yourself 10 am 1p-2p Mock Interview 1p-2p Staying Positive 2p-3p Coping with Job Loss 2p-3:30p Resume Critique - Categorizing Your Skills -11a ICC and You: Profile 1:30p-3p Microsoft Word OFFICE CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interview 1p-2:30p ICC and You: Resume Builder 2:30p-3:30p Internet Job Search 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) 981-1520 Hours of Operations Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM; Thu 10:00AM-4:30PM 5265 Hohman Ave, Hammond (219) 933-8332 Open M,T,TH, F 8AM-4:30PM; W 10AM-4:30PM Michigan City & south Counties MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday 1 January 2016 Jasper County 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer; 219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8 am 4:30pm; Thurs - m 4:30pm 9:00-10:00 4 10:00-11:30 I ve Got Skills 5 6 7 Newton County 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 4008 Morocco, 800-661-2258 Fax: 219-285-2213 Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed 8 am 4:30 pm Starke County 53 W. Lake Street Knox; 574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8 am 4:30 pm; Thurs - 10 am 4:30pm 11 10:00-11:30 I ve Got Skills 12 13 14 15 2:00-3:30 Interview Michigan City 18 10:00-11:00 I ve Got Skills 19 20 21 302 West 8th Street, Suite 1, Michigan City IN 46360 Office: 219-809-0575 Fax: 219-809-0577 22 Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri - 8 am 4:30pm 1:00-2:00 I ve Got Skills 2:00-3:00 How to Create MOnday Wednesday KNOX 4 10 am 6 ALL OFFICES CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day KNOX 10 am 11 am 9 am Online Job Research 11 12 13 8:30a- NIPN 14 15 11a-12p Using Labor Market Information 1p-2p Staying Positive 2:30p-3:30p Communication Skills 18-19 20 21 22 Marketing Yourself 10:30a-12p 10:30a-12p Vet Networking Interview 1p-2p Customer Service 1p-2p Internet Job Search 2p-3:30p Using Labor 2p-3p Market Information Categorizing Your Skills - 25 26 27 28 29 Categorizing Your Skills -11a ICC and You: Profile 1:30p-3p Microsoft PowerPoint Pulaski County 123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 Winamac 574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628 Hours: Tues & Wed-8 am 4:30pm Eastern Time 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 MICHIGAN CITY 10 am MICHIGAN CITY 11 am MICHIGAN CITY 9 am 10 am ICC Resume MICHIGAN CITY 10 am 11 am thursday 11 am 11 am 10 am 11 am 11 am 1 pm friday OFFICES CLOSED 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 page 10 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016
stay updated facebook.com/workonenwi gotoworkonenw.com @WorkOne_NWI gary Office February 2016 3522 Village Circle, Gary, IN (219) 981-1520 Hours of Operations Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM; Thu 10:00AM-4:30PM MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday - 1 2 3 4 5-11:30a Indiana Career -11:30a I ve Got Skills 1p-2p How to Create a 1p-2p Resume - -11:30a Indiana Career 1p-2p - -11:30a Indiana Career 1p-2p 8-11:30a I ve Got Skills 9 10 11 12 1p-2:30p Interview 15 1p-2p I ve Got Skills 16 17 18 19 2p-3p How to Create a Resume - 22-11:30a I ve Got Skills 23 24 25 26-11:30a Indiana Career 1p-2p Interview 1p-2p - 29-11:30a Indiana Career 1p-2p hammond February 2016 MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday 1 2 10:30a-12p 3 4 5 - I ve Got Skills -11a 1p-2p I ve Got Skills ICC and You: Profile 2p-3:30p ICC and You: Resume Builder 8 9 10:30a-12p 10 11 12 - Internet Job Search Interview 1p-2:30p -11:30a ICC and You: Resume Builder 2:30p-3:30p Internet Job Search - I ve Got Skills -11a ICC and You: Profile 15 16 10:30a-12p 17 18 19 1p-2p I ve Got Skills 2p-3:30p ICC and You: Resume Builder 22 23 10:30a-12p 24 25 26 - Internet Job Search Interview -11:30a - I ve Got Skills -11a ICC and You: Profile 29 1p-2p Internet Job Search 2p-3p I ve Got Skills 5265 Hohman Ave, Hammond (219) 933-8332 Open M,T,TH, F 8AM-4:30PM; W 10AM-4:30PM no-cost workshop calendar WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016 page 11
Workshop Schedule Subject To Change. Please register for our workshops at gotoworkonenw.com portage Office January 2016 MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday Michigan 2 City & - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1p-2p - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1p-2p OFFICE CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1p-2p 4 1p-2p Interview 5 6 7 Jasper County 9 2p-3:30p How to Create Newton County 4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 Morocco, 800-661-2258 Fax: 219-285-2213 11 1p-2p I ve Got Skills 12 13 14 Hours: Mon, Tues 16 & Wed 8 am 4:30 pm 2p-3:30p Interview Pulaski County 18 1p-2p I ve Got Skills 19 20 21 123 N. Market Street, 23 Ste. 2 Winamac 2p-3:30p How to Create 574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628 Hours: Tues & Wed-8 am 4:30pm Eastern Time 25 1p-2p Interview 26 27 28 MOnday 30 2p-3:30p I ve Got Skills Laporte Office January 2016 MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday KNOX friday 2 KNOX ICC Resume OFFICE CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day no-cost workshopc nda Ameriplex Commercial Park - 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN; (219) 762-6592 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 8:00a-4:30p; Wed 10:00a-4:30p 300 Legacy Plaza West-Sagamore Center LaPorte, IN (219) 362-2175 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8a-4:30p; Thu -4:30a 4 10:30a-11:30a Online Job 5 6 1p-2:30p Categorizing 7 KNOX 9 Search Your Skills 1p-2:30p Indiana Career 2:30p-4p How to Create A Resume 2:30p-3:30p Indiana Career Connect: Resume tuesday WINAMAC 11 10:30a-12p Interview 12-10:30a Indiana Career 13 14 16 10:30a-11:30a Indiana Career Connect: Resume MOROCCO 1p-2:30p How to Create A 1:30p Resume 2:30p-3:30p Online Job Search 18 19 20 10:30a-12p Indiana Career 21 23 south Counties February 2016 KNOX ICC Resume KNOX 9:00a-10:30a Categorizing Your Skills 12p-1p Indiana Career 10:30a-12p How to Create Connect: Resume A Resume 1p-2:30p Interview 25 2:30p-3:30p Online Job 26 27 28 Online Job Research 30 Search 10:30a-12p How to Create A Resume 1:30p-3p Interview 116 N. Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer; 219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8 am 4:30pm; Thurs - m 4:30pm Starke County 53 W. Lake Street Knox; 574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8 am 4:30 pm; Thurs - 10 am 4:30pm Michigan City 302 West 8th Street, Suite 1, Michigan City IN 46360 Office: 219-809-0575 Fax: 219-809-0577 Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri - 8 am 4:30pm 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 Wednesday MICHIGAN CITY ICC Resume MICHIGAN CITY MICHIGAN CITY MICHIGAN CITY ICC Resume thursday 11a ICC Resume 11a 1p 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 page 12 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016
stay updated facebook.com/workonenwi gotoworkonenw.com @WorkOne_NWI portage Office February 2016 MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday 1 2 3 4 5 No Workshops Scheduled 1p-2:30p Interview 2:30p-3:30p How to Create Ameriplex Commercial Park - 1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A, Portage, IN; (219) 762-6592 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 8:00a-4:30p; Wed 10:00a-4:30p - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1p-2p - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1a-2p - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1p-2p - Indiana Career -11a Indiana Career 1p-2p 8 1p-2:30p Interview 9 10 11 12 2:30p-3:30p How to Create 15 1p-2p I ve Got Skills 16 17 18 19 2p-3:30p Interview 22 1p-2p I ve Got Skills 23 24 25 26 2p-3:30 Interview 29 300 Legacy Plaza West-Sagamore Center LaPorte, IN (219) 362-2175 Hours of Operations: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8a-4:30p; Thu -4:30p MOnday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday 1 2 3 10:30a-12p How to Create 4-11:30a Indiana Career A Resume 5 12:30p-1:30p Interview 11:30a-12:30p Indiana Career Connect: Resume 2p-3p Laporte Office February 2016 8-11a Indiana Career 9-10:30a Indiana Career 10 11 12 11a-12:30p How to Create 10:30a-11:30a Indiana Career Connect: Resume 12:30p-2p Interview 11:30a-12:30p Online Job Search 15-11:30a Indiana 16 17 10:30a-12p 18 19 Career Categorizing Your Skills 11:30a-12:30p Indiana 12p-1:30p How to Create Career Connect: Resume 2p-3:30p Interview 22-11:30a 23-10:30a Indiana Career 24 25 26 Categorizing Your Skills 11:30a-1p How to Create 10:30a-11:30a Indiana Career Connect: Resume 2p-3:30p Interview no-cost workshop calendar 29 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 2016 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 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 14 WorkOne CareerConnect. January February 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) (formerly GED ) 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. January February 2016 page 15
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