The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is hosting a Facebook Live Event with agency leaders to discuss the latest available details on the federal stimulus package (CARES Act) and how it affects unemployment insurance benefits. The live event …
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Private sector employment in Indiana grew by 4,800 in July, pushing the Hoosier State above historical peak employment levels experienced in March of 2000. Gains were concentrated in the Professional and Business Services (+6,100), Private Educational & …
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Ceona Smith of Gary West Side Leadership Academy was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Specialist Award at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Training Seminar in New Orleans for her efforts in increasing graduation rates and student …
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Walter Parris of East Chicago was presented with the WorkOne Achievement Award for overcoming several employment barriers and pursuing a better life for himself. He received the award today in a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. Parris was put in touch with …
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More than 1,000,000 new workers will be needed to fill openings over the next decade According to data compiled by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, (DWD), the Hoosier State will grow approximately 336,640 new jobs by 2022. This number …
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced that it has expanded the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) high school dropout prevention program to Gary West Side Leadership Academy. This expansion is a direct result of continued support …
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has received more than $4 million over the past two weeks in federal grant dollars for significant workforce development initiatives. Yesterday, DWD was notified by the United States Department of Labor …
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Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Commissioner Scott B. Sanders announced today the intention to execute a contract with CTB/McGraw-Hill to provide a new high school equivalency assessment that will replace the General Educational Development …
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that the WorkINdiana program received a sizeable increase of funding through the state budget signed last week by Governor Mike Pence. This program offered through WorkOne enables Hoosiers …
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Hoosiers eligible to receive federally extended unemployment insurance benefits will be able to continue filing for benefits this week. In order to receive payments on time and to make sure there are no issues with any claims or vouchers, the Indiana …
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