Archive for April 2019
Talking Talent Episode 12: Midwest Urban Strategies- Linking Workforce and Economic Development
In this episode you’ll learn about Midwest Urban Strategies, and their coordinated effort on behalf of 13 Department of Labor urban workforce development boards to marry traditional workforce development practices with economic development.
Read MoreNWI Times GUEST COMMENTARY: Young workers are lovin’ it at McDonald’s
Doug Ross, April 28, 2019 All six LaPorte County McDonald’s restaurants focus on hiring young workers and building deep relationships that frequently last a lifetime. They are owned and operated by the team of Glenn Lubeznik and his son Sam, and Sam’s wife Erika. They do much more for the community than satisfy hungry patrons…
Read MoreNorthwest Indiana Workforce Board releases State of the Workforce Breakfast Event Video
The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board released and distributed the 2018 State of the Workforce Report for Northwest Indiana during a breakfast event on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, IN.
Read MoreNWI Life: Northwest Indiana Workforce Board and the Center of Workforce Innovations unveils 2018 State of the Workforce Report
Written by: Curtis Hankins Business leaders and educators from across the Region gathered at Avalon Manor on Wednesday for the unveiling of the biannual State of the Workforce Report. The report revealed issues, strengths, and trends set to impact Northwest Indiana’s economy for years. Prepared by the Center of Workforce Innovations and presented by the…
Read More2018 State of the Workforce Report/PPT Presentation/Real Talk Discussion Notes
The 2018 State of the Workforce Report for Northwest Indiana was released at the Northwest Indiana State of the Workforce Breakfast on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. View the STATE OF THE WORKFORCE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION here. View the STATE OF THE WORKFORCE REAL TALK DISCUSSION NOTES here. Download report here.
Read MoreNWI TIMES GUEST COMMENTARY: Young workers making a splash when it comes to their work ethic
Doug Ross, April 7, 2019 At places like Deep River Waterpark, the Lake County Parks & Recreation are helping to train and mentor Indiana’s future workforce. Ande Moore, Human Resources Manager for Lake County Parks & Recreation, is a believer in the benefits obtained by the Work Ethic Certificate program. “We’re always excited when a…
Read MoreNWI TIMES GUEST COMMENTARY: Thriving workforce begins with early childhood learning
Linda Woloshansky, March 17, 2019 As a parent and professional, I have applauded the ongoing work of early learning pioneers over the years who influence childhood development. Recently, I fully embraced this knowledge as fulfilling the future workforce pipeline issue due to new science of early learning involving a team of neuroscientists, psychologists, sociologists, statisticians…
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