Posts Tagged ‘Porter County’
Navigating the Journey to Second Chances Through Pathway Home
Project Manager Cicely Morgan Wilson leads U.S. Department of Labor-funded initiative supporting successful reentry through workforce development. Gary, Ind. — The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) is helping justice-involved individuals throughout Northwest Indiana build successful futures through Pathway Home 6, a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant designed to prepare participants for employment before release and…
Read More10 Commitments Workforce Leaders Should Consider Before the Next MUS Convening
Samantha Smith, CWI Director of Adult Education, for the MUS Connector Newsletter, 07/01/26 Every year, Midwest Urban Strategies convenes some of the brightest minds in workforce development. Workforce leaders gather to exchange ideas, share promising practices, discuss policy challenges, and celebrate innovation across our communities. Last week’s convening in Northwest Indiana was no exception. As I listened…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Pathways to Possibilities Strengthens Workforce Development Support for Porter County
PORTAGE, IN — When families and educators are connected to the right resources, students gain more than information—they gain opportunity. That belief is at the heart of Bridging the Gap: Pathways to Possibilities, a local initiative led by the Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) through READY NWI to strengthen connections among schools, families, and community partners. Bridging the Gap was…
Read MoreNWI Students Get Hands on with the Skilled Trades
The Times of Northwest Indiana -11/19/2025 VALPARAISO — Over 1,000 students from across Northwest Indiana were able to get sneak peeks into skilled trade careers on Tuesday. The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) and the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) held their 3rd Annual Porter County Construction and Skilled Trades Day at the Porter County Expo…
Read MoreYouth Invited to 3rd Annual Porter County Event to Explore Apprenticeships and Skilled Trades
Event Welcomes High School Students, Recent Graduates, and Young Adults to Explore Careers in the Trades VALPARAISO, IN — The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) and the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) are making final preparations for the 3rd Annual Porter County Construction & Skilled Trades Day on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Porter County…
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