Posts Tagged ‘Gary’
CWI Celebrates Workforce Development Month by Showcasing Industry-Driven Strategies: Spotlight on Work B.I.G.
GARY, Ind. — In celebration of the 20th Annual Workforce Development Month, the Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) is proud to spotlight the growing success of Work B.I.G. (Beauty In Gary). This two-year, industry-driven workforce development initiative is transforming lives and neighborhoods across the City of Gary. The project was initiated by Mayor Eddie Melton…
Read MoreFrom Blight to Beauty: Gary’s Work B.I.G. Initiative Kicks Off
GARY, IND. — This week marks an important milestone for the City of Gary and the Center of Workforce Innovations with the launch of Work B.I.G., an innovative initiative aimed at blight remediation through workforce development. Twenty-one Gary residents reported to their first day of B.I.G. (Beauty in Gary) work, benefiting from paid skills training…
Read MoreMayor Melton invites Community Leaders to Think B.I.G.
This week, a diverse group of influential and engaged community leaders gathered at City Hall to learn about Think B.I.G. (Beauty in Gary), an ambitious blight elimination program. The initiative, championed by Mayor Eddie Melton and modeled after a successful work-based learning initiative in Detroit, aims to revitalize areas while equipping residents with essential foundational…
Read MoreProject 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 MoreCWI partners with Senator Eddie Melton to Host 2nd Annual Career Expo Aug. 9th at RailCats Stadium
GARY, IND (August 7, 2023) – Indiana State Senator Eddie Melton appreciates the role of workforce development in improving the quality of life for residents. He stays engaged and up to date on programs and initiatives. He shows up and participates in discussions and strategic sessions that benefit the entire region. When gauging his interest…
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