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Project Manager, Career Advisors Needed for Think B.I.G., City of Gary’s Blight Elimination Project
Inspired by a successful initiative in Detroit, this training program aims to be the foundation of a talent development strategy that will offer residents essential skills for immediate employment and future career advancement. GARY, Ind. (January 13, 2025) — Blight has been a significant challenge for Gary for decades. However, a new collaboration between the…
Read MoreBuilding the Future: 8th Annual Construction & Skilled Trades Day Aims to Bridge Workforce Gap for the Region
The popular event aims to empower youth across Northwest Indiana to explore career options in the skilled trades. Crown Point, Ind. (November 14, 2024) — Thanks to a renewed focus on infrastructure, an ongoing housing crisis, and several large-scale projects scheduled, – Northwest Indiana’s construction sector is experiencing a surge in new jobs. Yet, despite…
Read MoreCWI serving as Career Champions in “Bridging the Gap to Student Success”
Valparaiso, IND. (October 17, 2024) —Beginning this fall, the Center of Workforce Innovations is looking to change how Northwest Indiana students see their occupational futures with the launch of “Bridging the Gap to Student Success.” The new program, made possible through a $1 million grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, assists high school juniors…
Read MoreGary Common Council Recognizes National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week with Help from CWI
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…
Read More2nd Annual Porter County Construction & Skilled Trades Day returns to Expo Center
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…
Read MoreCWI partners with Indiana Arborist Association for Groundbreaking Arboriculture Workforce Program
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…
Read MorePromising Futures Ahead for Region’s Youth as CWI Expands JAG Programs
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…
Read MoreMillion-Dollar Career Coaching Grant Awarded to CWI
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…
Read MoreTwo Adult Learning Centers Opening in Gary; Two Open Houses Planned
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…
Read More7th Annual Construction & Skilled Trades Day Returns to Lake County Fairgrounds
VALPARAISO (November 9, 2023) – Sixteen trades have confirmed their participation in the 7th Annual Construction & Skilled Trades Day hosted by Center of Workforce Innovations and the Construction Advancement Foundation scheduled for November 14, 2023 at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Ind. Each trade organization will showcase equipment, technology, and mock worksites for…
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