Posts by Ami Reese

By Larry Avila June 24, 2021 NIRPC lands national honors for research on how Region can grow, adapt to e-commerce expansion • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine Research into the expansion of e-commerce, how it was changed by the pandemic and the impact it has had on development and could have on future growth in Northwest…

By: Aubrey ThomsonLast Updated: May 26, 2021 After serving in the military, a huge percentage of veterans are met with significant barriers to employment when they return to civilian life. WorkOne is committed to helping individuals from a variety of backgrounds find work. The Center of Workforce Innovations serves as the oversight organization of nine…

CWI is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit interest by experienced entities with connections to diverse community groups throughout Northwest Indiana to provide facilitation assistance for community listening sessions. You can access the full RFP document here.

Eligibility Requirements to Participate In-School Eligibility Must be attending school, including secondary or postsecondary school and be between the ages of 14 and 21 at time of enrollment Low Income Based on Poverty Level or 70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Level Eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch (if entire school…

FREE summer training program for young adults who are 16-24 years of age. Limited space available! Register here. Eligibility Requirements to Participate In-School Eligibility Must be attending school, including secondary or postsecondary school and be between the ages of 14 and 21 at time of enrollment Low Income Based on Poverty Level or 70% of the…

Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) is seeking an agency that will provide a proposal and plan to elevate the CWI brand, its messaging, and its digital and written collateral. You can access the full IFB document here.

APRIL 8, 2021 – BY LARRY AVILA The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 12 points in March to 177, the highest reading for the barometer since October 2020. The rise was attributed to producers’ more optimistic view of the future. The Index of Future Expectations snapped a four-month decline, rising 16 points to 164 in March. The…

Region 1 Northwest Indiana Special Youth Projects Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke Counties Request for Proposals (RFP) for Special In-School and/or Out-of-School Youth Projects funded by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). You can access the full RFP document here.