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CWI is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit interest by experienced entities toprovide consulting and planning assistance for key stakeholders to develop Workforce Hubs(Centers where private and public organizations collaborate to meet the workforce needs of thecommunity) in multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana. To view the RFP, click here.

To view the RFP, click here. Mission: To mobilize and integrate the leadership, services, and resources of the community to support workforce development This will be achieved by:  More information can be located on these respective websites:  To view the RFP, click here.

CWI is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit interest by experienced entities for the purpose of providing a digital learning platform that provides career assessment, exploration, and decision making in a way that Youth/Young Adults ages 14 -24 can access either at a self-directed pace or in conjunction with a local Career Advisor/Coach…

The South Shore INFAME Chapter (hereafter known as the “Chapter”) seeks proposals from post-secondary education institutions in the greater Northwest Indiana area to create a mutually beneficial education partnership modeled on the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. FAME is an industry-led talent pipeline program that engages PreK-12 systems, community colleges, and universities…

The South Shore INFAME Chapter (hereafter known as the “Chapter”) seeks proposals from post-secondary education institutions in the greater Northwest Indiana area to create a mutually beneficial education partnership modeled on the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. FAME is an industry-led talent pipeline program that engages PreK-12 systems, community colleges, and universities…

Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) as a 501(c)(3) and on behalf of the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board Inc. (Board) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from experienced providers to deliver career and training services for 100 young adult ages 18-24 living in Gary Indiana who have been engaged in any stage…

Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) is a 501(c)3 workforce development organization in theNorthwest Indiana counties of Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starkegoverned by a Board of Directors. CWI is a multi-faceted organization serving as an intermediary to convene community andindustry groups to facilitate solutions, provide data and labor market information, offerinformation about…

The Center of Workforce Innovations and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, are accepting public comment for the next 30 days on modifications to their four-year local plan required by The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. WIOA is designed to help youth, job seekers and businesses. The comprehensive four-year local plan, in partnership with…

By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: May 4, 2022 With the changes in the job market over the last few years, workers have had to think about job searching differently. This has proved to be especially challenging for young adults who are new to the workforce, so Center of Workforce Innovations decided to do something about it. “Given…

Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) is seeking bids for audit and tax preparation services. We receive grant funds primarily from the state (Indiana) and Federal Government (DOL). Total grant funds expended, either primarily as the administrator or secondarily through sub-providers is expected to be $15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million dollars). We have sub-providers for adult education and…