Duke Energy Foundation Provides Critical Workforce Funding to Southeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board |
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The Southeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board has announced that Duke Energy Foundation has provided the regional nonprofit with $15,000 to serve Hoosiers in Southeast Indiana who are struggling with substance misuse and abuse.
In 2018, SEIWIB leveraged grant funding to serve individuals impacted by the opioid crisis to build a regional substance abuse recovery system. This regional system is a network of service providers that provide parallel treatment and peer recovery services with employment and training services. This system provides a pathway to substantive employment for our neighbors who are struggling with recovery.
"This new investment from the Duke Energy Foundation provides us with the opportunity to continue our work helping individuals in recovery who need holistic supports and services," said Kurt Kegerreis, Executive Director of SEIWIB. "Assisting individuals in recovery is a priority for our organization, and Duke Energy Foundation's continued support is critical to the sustainability of this important initiative."
With these types of investments, SEIWIB will be able to continue to integrate services for individuals in recovery at all the WorkOne locations. These WorkOne locations provide comprehensive workforce and training services for jobseekers in SEIWIB's 10-county service area.
Since 2015, Duke Energy Foundation has invested $147,500 in workforce initiatives of SEIWIB. These investments have funded youth programming, apprenticeship expansion, and a past grant for substance misuse programming.
The Foundation's commitment to providing workforce development training to underrepresented populations aligns perfectly with the mission of SEIWIB.
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Join Indiana Workforce Thought Leaders at October 25 INWBA Symposium in Muncie - Register Now |
Join Indiana's Workforce Development Boards at our highly anticipated annual Workforce Symposium on October 25 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie.
The Workforce Symposium is your opportunity to source innovative solutions and strategies to address today's workforce challenges. Join us as we bring together industry leaders, workforce professionals and thought influencers to discuss the latest workforce trends and the future of talent development.
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Tecumseh Area Partnership (Region 4 Workforce Board) Awarded $2 Million by U.S. Department of Labor to Create Pathways to High-Paying Jobs |
The United States Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration recently announced $94 million in Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs grants that will develop and grow training programs and work-based learning opportunities that prepare job seekers for high-demand, high-quality career pathways in advanced manufacturing, information technology and professional, scientific, and technical service occupations.
Tecumseh Area Partnership was one of only 34 grantees selected, and the only organization in Indiana to be awarded. Congratulations!
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Southern Indiana Works Receives Grant from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to Launch SoInCares |
Southern Indiana Works (SIW) is proud to announce it was awarded a three-year grant from the State of Indiana for the Behavioral Health Workforce Recruitment and Retention Innovation (BHWF R&RI). This grant made possible by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)– Division of Mental Health and Addiction, represents a significant investment in enhancing the recruitment, retention, and overall quality of the behavioral health workforce.
SIW has received a total of $500,000.00, which will be utilized from September 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026. The grant program, named “SoInCares,” is aimed at bolstering the capacity of the behavioral health sector through Southern Indiana Works (SIW) is proud to announce it was awarded a three-year grant from the State of Indiana for the Behavioral Health Workforce Recruitment and Retention Innovation (BHWF R&RI). This grant made possible by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)– Division of Mental Health and Addiction, represents a significant investment in enhancing the recruitment, retention, and overall quality of the behavioral health workforce.
SIW has received a total of $500,000.00, which will be utilized from September 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026. The grant program, named “SoInCares,” is aimed at bolstering the capacity of the behavioral health sector.
SIW’s President and CEO, Tony Waterson said “We are excited about the opportunity to advance our mission through the support of the FSSA by convening a network of partners to build a pipeline of talent for behavior health providers while at the same time serving an underrepresented population.”
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Western Indiana Workforce Development Board to Hold Three Upcoming Career Fairs |
There are currently 2,831 job openings in Region 7 (Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo counties). To help employers fill these positions and to assist the job seekers in our community, the Western Indiana Workforce Development Board (WIWD) will be hosting multiple upcoming hiring events.
For Vermillion County, the City of Clinton is providing the use of the Clinton Community Center 301 S Main St. Clinton, IN 47842 for a job fair. This event will be on October 17, from 12p.m. to 4p.m.
In Clay County, the YMCA of Clay County, the Clay County Chamber of Commerce and the WIWB will be partnering for a job fair on October 24. This job fair will be at the Clay County YMCA, 201 Kruzan St. Brazil, IN 47834 from 1p.m. to 5p.m.
WIWB will kick off November with our partners at Partnership Parke County and the Parke County Chamber of Commerce for a job fair at the Parke County Fairgrounds, 1472 N U.S. 41, Rockville, IN 47872. This event will be from 12p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Indiana Department of Workforce Development Names 17 Adult Education Providers as Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence |
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recently named 17 Indiana Adult Education providers as inaugural Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence.
DWD created the Programs of Excellence award this year to recognize adult education programs that exceed state goals and expectations across multiple performance metrics. All recipients serve as model providers of adult education services in Indiana.
For the past five years, Indiana has led all 50 states in the percentage of students achieving outcomes and is a national leader in high school equivalencies earned, integrated education and career training, and employer partnerships.
The following providers were named Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence:
Area 30 Technology Center Adult Education;
Benton Fountain Warren;
Center for Workforce Innovations;
Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy;
Elkhart Community Schools;
Fort Wayne Community Schools;
Grant Regional Adult Education;
Horizon Education Alliance Adult Pathways;
Impact Institute;
Lafayette Adult Resource Academy;
Monroe County Community Schools;
MSD Warren Township;
MSD Washington Township;
River Valley Resources (Region 9 & Region 10);
South Bend Community School Corporation;
Vincennes University; and
Wagler Education and Training Center
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Learn more about INWBA's value to Indiana and the needs of Indiana's public workforce system by reading our recent policy recommendations.
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INWBA members hold events, including job fairs and workshops, on a regular basis. More information on all events may be found at member websites as well as on DWD: Job Fairs & Opportunities (in.gov) or at individual INWBA member websites.
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