NITCO is the internet service provider of choice for many Northwest Indiana schools, businesses, and nonprofits around Northwest Indiana because of their affordable rates, high speeds, and dedicated customer service. One of those nonprofits is WorkOne …
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A collaboration among Legacy Foundation, Crown Point Community Foundation, Unity Foundation of La Porte County, Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Center of Workforce Innovations, NWI BizHub provides Northwest Indiana …
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WorkOne Northwest Indiana and Goodwill are offering free retail training for young adults ages 16-24 at the Gary Goodwill Store. Training will be provided by Goodwill through the National Retail Federation (NRF). Participants that successfully complete the …
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Indiana is currently offering businesses financial reimbursement for training and upskilling their employees to new roles. The program, called Rapid Recovery for a Better Future, is funded through the CARES Act and designed to kick start the economy in the …
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The iron worker, the truck driver, the teacher, the waitress, the drill press operator, the superintendent, the carpenter, the nurse, the phlebotomist, the social worker or workforce development specialist. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland …
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Stand Down is a concept that was created during the Vietnam War. A Stand Down was time away from the battlefield when soldiers could rest from combat and take care of personal hygiene, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, and enjoy the …
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The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board (NWIWB) has announced its slate of officers for 2020-2021. Officers are Chair–Barbara Sacha, Labor Relations Manager at ArcelorMittal-Burns Harbor, Vice Chair–Gary Olund, President & CEO at …
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Three Northwest Indiana JAG students competed at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) 12th Annual Career Development Conference on May 8, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 170 students from across the state were required to switch gears …
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The SkillUp program is helping American Licorice build up their maintenance workforce internally, providing critical help now and for the future. Carol Flaherty, the HR business partner at American Licorice in La Porte, collaborated with other local …
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In the wake of state regulations relating to COVID-19, dozens of local businesses have made the difficult decision to cease operations altogether until the dust settles. As many of the establishments are local favorites, the news is sure to disappoint …
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