Articles tagged as: workforce development
February 10, 2025
The Damien Center’s new cafe aims to provide community and support
The Damien Center in Indianapolis has for decades focused on immediate crisis response for people with HIV/AIDS. The group's new project is focused on long-term support.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2024
Commission makes nearly 20 legislative recommendations to address Indiana's behavioral health needs
A new report from the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission said the state needs to invest more funding and attention to improve behavioral health infrastructure. The commission recommends expanding on previous investment, building Indiana's workforce and addressing care for vulnerable populations.
Read MoreMay 22, 2024
Expert outlines potential causes for the state's low labor force participation rate numbers
Indiana's labor force participation rate fell last month to its lowest point in more than two years.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2024
Employers and Ivy Tech partner for affordable, free college and skills training
Indiana business leaders, such as the Chamber of Commerce, have noted the recent increase in skills-based training can help fix the state’s leaky talent pipeline and fill available jobs.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023
Indiana continues work on high school curriculum, pushes workforce training
The Indiana State Board of Education met on Wednesday to continue working on an overhaul of the states high school curriculum and diploma requirements.
Read MoreMay 10, 2023
Incoming UIndy President talks student recruitment, workforce development
WFYI’s Sydney Dauphinais spoke with Dr. Singh about the changing landscape of higher education, and the increased importance of workforce development for UIndy.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Considering an apprenticeship in Indiana? This guide can help you get started
Apprentices can get certified in their chosen fields over a few weeks or a few years. They can get on-the-job training, often paid, combined with classroom instruction at institutions like Ivy Tech Community College. If you're considering the apprentice route, this guide can help you get started.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2022
Workforce pilot program launched to support diverse workspaces
A new project from Business Equity for Indy will support Indianapolis-based businesses in making equitable and diverse workspaces.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2022
Workforce cabinet gives lawmakers 30 recommendations: 'Talent Agency' to clearing criminal records
The 30 recommendations aim to connect employers with qualified workers, ease employment barriers and build up the state's future workforce. They range pretty widely within those categories, from creating a system to automatically expunge records of criminal misdemeanors to creating a state Talent Agency.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2022
Report shows a widening misalignment between job growth and educational attainment in Indiana post-pandemic
A new report from Ascend Indiana and EmployIndy takes a deeper look at the job market and postsecondary education following the pandemic.
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