News & Notes

WorkOne Partner Conference 2022

On November 29th, WorkOne once again hosted it's Partner Conference. 

The conference returned to an in person event and brought together presenters from a variety of agencies.  The presenters shared overviews of their programs and how they assist members of our community.  It was a great opportunity to learn about other services and network with our partners.

Thank you to all of the presenters and attendees who made this a successful event.

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Apprenticeship Week

On November 18th, WorkOne gathered with our partners representing Education, Goverment and Local Employers to celebrate National Apprenticeship week.  Meeting at the Vigo County School Corporation, Superintendent Rob Hayworth welcomed the guests and Terre Haute Mayor Mayor Duke Bennett read a proclamation declaring Apprenticeship Week in Terre Haute. Lisa Lee then introduced Amy Allen from Union Health who shared a great presentation about their experience launching their Nursing Apprenticeship program with vy Tech students.  She also updated everyone on the next apprenticeship group which will include students from Ivy Tech and Indiana State University.  
 
 
 
 

WIOA Local Plan Modification 3 - August 26, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE:  The Western Indiana Workforce Development Board has posted  the “2020-2024 Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Region 7/ Western Indiana Workforce Development Board WIOA Local Plan, Modification 3 – August 26, 2022.”  The Plan is located at the flowing link, click here.

This plan is posted for public review and comment.  Any comments regarding this plan should be sent via email to Lisa Lee, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Rural Health Care Training Grant Awarded

On Friday, January 15, 2021, the U. S. Department of Labor announced that approximately $40 million in H-1B Rural Healthcare Grant Program funds have been awarded to public and private entities to address rural health care workforce shortages in communities across the country.  The Western Indiana Workforce Development Board was part of a nine board coalition across Indiana that submitted a proposal and was awarded a total of nearly 2.5 million dollars for use statewide.  The Lafayette-based Tecumseh Area Partnership will serve as the grant recipient and fiscal agent for the coalition. This statewide proposal was one of fewer than 20 awarded throughout the U.S. Approximately $250,000.00 of the statewide award will go to the Western Indiana Workforce Development Board in order to implement the grant locally.

The coronavirus pandemic has increased the need for healthcare workers, particularly in rural areas where the need was already acute. The aim of this funding is to increase the number of individuals trained in healthcare occupations that directly impact patient care and alleviate health care workforce shortages by creating sustainable employment and training programs in health care occupations serving rural populations. 

“Numerous people throughout the six counties that compose Region 7 are trained annually in healthcare fields with support from WorkOne West. This grant will serve to expand on-going conversations with local health care providers and training entities in order to identify unique ways of incorporating new and emerging technologies, such as interactive simulations and personalized and virtual instruction,” said Rick Burger, president of the Western Indiana Workforce Development Board.