Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Attention Indiana Early Childhood Educators! Our team is thrilled to be a part of Governor Holcomb's focus to upskill and train new teachers through the Employer Training Grant. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gn-Xc2Rw #GrowINWorkforce #DWDSupportsECE

Calling all apprenticeship partners across Indiana! We're starting to prepare for National Apprenticeship Week, November 16-23. November is your time to shine and showcase the incredible impact of apprenticeships in our state. We're encouraging our partners to begin planning now. We want to highlight your achievements, share success stories, and inspire the next generation of apprentices. Together, we can build a brighter future through skills development and opportunity. Stay tuned for more updates and let's make this year's celebration unforgettable! Comment below if you have a story to tell. #NAW2024 #OWBLA #GrowYourOwnTalent

Unlocking a child’s potential begins with quality early childhood education. Meet the Early Learning Centers at MSD of Lawrence Township, an inspiring example of how the Employer Training Grant can transform not only businesses but also lives: https://lnkd.in/gk3gkKBs Through skilled teachers and dedication, this Marion County school district has seen remarkable success. Join us in empowering more educators and shaping brighter futures. Apply by clicking the link here: https://lnkd.in/gn-Xc2Rw #GrowINWorkforce #DWDsupportsECE

Chariot Automotive Group is leading the way in workforce development with a new apprenticeship program. We commend their commitment to investing in talent and cultivating skilled professionals right here in Indiana. Now more than ever Hoosier employers are seeing return on their workforce investment. We hope to continue to empower our communities by creating more opportunities similar to what Chariot Automotive Group built with us. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gYHzq2NS #OWBLA #Apprenticeships #GrowYourOwnTalent #DWD

Are you looking to implement work-based learning within your organization? Our Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship can help. Get started clicking contact form in the blue Contact Us section at the bottom of the page. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gYWTXX4X #OWBLA #growyourworkforce

Meet Mike Smith, DWD CFO, a local hire from afar. Mike Smith was named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in April 2023. Prior to that time, he spent almost eight years serving as CFO with the State of Oregon Employment Department. The Indiana native, who has lived in six different states (some more than once) and was born in the same Beech Grove hospital as his father, is excited about coming “home” to a place where he can invest in and support Hoosiers. “I haven’t lived in Indiana since the first grade, but I have a lot of connections here,” he said. “My Aunt Velma owned and operated what is now called Pleasant View Orchard in Fairland; I have uncles who were a big part of football and basketball at Franklin Central High School; and I’m a descendent of the founders of the town of Wanamaker.” READ: https://lnkd.in/gtBMeEXZ #DWD #Indiana #Workforce

Need on the job training? The Employer Training Reimbursement program allows the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to partner with great companies, like Custom Concrete, to ensure they have the skilled workforce to meet their organization’s needs. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gNc5AKVQ                         LEARN MORE: To learn how it can benefit your workforce, visit https://lnkd.in/gn-Xc2Rw

Are you joining in the fun with the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration? This week one of our very own was highlighted as festivities began. DWD Chief Unemployment Insurance Officer Noah Shelton was recently honored as the Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s (ICRC) 2024 Next Level Leadership Award recipient. Presented at the Governor’s Reception during Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration June 25, 2024, the award was presented to Shelton in recognition of his impact, initiative and community service as a publicly recognized up-and-coming leader. In all, Shelton, who didn’t even know he had been nominated, was one of five African American Hoosiers, along with an ICRC employee, to be honored during the ceremony for exceptional efforts across diverse fields that include education, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. “I had no clue (about the nomination),” he said. “I was traveling and received a phone call. It was such a humbling moment.” Read: https://lnkd.in/g3CXRsFX

Thank you to Governor Holcomb and his team for developing the Hoosier Huddle. This event brought together state and local officials at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University to discuss how communities can benefit from state resources. Commissioner Richard Paulk spoke on the JAG expansion and student success while Katie Rounds, Chief Workforce Officer, spoke on a panel discussing apprenticeships and adult education. Read More: #DWD #Workforce #Indiana