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…

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Building 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…

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7th 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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