Posts Tagged ‘Press release’
Mayor 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 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…
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