Posts by Jennifer Jackson-Outlaw

GARY, IND. (September 18, 2024) — According to the 2024 State of the Workforce report, only 37% of adults in Northwest Indiana have earned a high school diploma, while 33% have attained some level of higher education such as college or trade training. While both statistics have slowly increased over the last few years, the…

VALPARAISO, IN (August 30, 2024) – The most popular and in-demand skilled trade unions have confirmed their participation in the 2nd Annual Porter County Construction and Skilled Trades Day hosted by Center of Workforce Innovations and the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) scheduled for September 4, 2024, at Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, Ind. Up…

VALPARAISO, IND. (August 28, 2024) — The Center of Workforce Innovations is proud to announce its partnership with the Indiana Arborist Association (IAA) to launch a three-year apprenticeship program. The program was made possible through a $250,000 grant awarded to IAA from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Community and Urban Forestry program with CWI…

VALPARAISO, IN (August 8, 2024) – When Gov. Holcomb announced plans to double down on Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) across Indiana, the Center of Workforce Innovations sprang into action — meeting with educators across the Region. As a result, the 13 JAG schools CWI started the last academic year has ballooned to 22 programs…

VALPARAISO, IND. (JULY 11, 2024) — The Center of Workforce Innovations will work with schooldistricts across Northwest Indiana to administer the state’s innovative model for preparing students tomake informed decisions about their college and career paths. CWI was awarded $1 million as part ofthe state’s $25 million Career Coaching Grant through the Indiana Commission for…

GARY, IND. (JANUARY 22, 2024) — The demand for adult basic education, English language learning,child development associates, integrated education and skilled trades training is on the rise. To meetthe need, the Center of Workforce Innovations is opening two adult learning centers in Gary, Ind. Tomark the occasion, open houses are planned at both new locations…

HOBART, IN (October 16, 2023) – This month’s READY NWI meeting will feature a keynote from Indiana secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner. The group, focused on engaging area educators, industry representatives, and community stakeholders in collaborative efforts to enhance educational andworkforce development opportunities in the region, will meet at Hobart High School on October…