2017 Partner Conference

Details

Created: Wednesday, 06 December 2017 15:58

On Friday December 1st, Vincennes University as our Region's One Stop Operator, planned and hosted the annual Partner Conference at the MCL Banquet Center.  The conference brought together service providers from our region to discuss recent updates and to network.

Workforce Development Board Executive Director Lisa Lee started the program by welcoming everyone and introducing our first guest speaker for the day, Indiana State Senator Jon Ford who represents Indiana District 38.  Senator Ford provided updates to the Governor's Workforce Plan. 

The group then heard updates from:

• Rod Dowell - Ivy Tech and the Next Level Jobs program
• Cindy Lydick - WorkOne services
• Lora Rivera - Vocational Rehabilitation Services in our Region
• Representatives from all of the Adult Education providers in our region

After lunch the group welcomed United Way Executive Director Richard Payonk. Richard provided a great talk about how United Way is evolving as an organization and how they are adapting their model to continue to provide resources to help solve problems in our community.

Nichelle Washington of the Hamilton Center gave an update to their programs and then introduced, Jessica Nevill as the final speaker of the day.  Jessica gave a presentation and discussion about the importance of managing change.  As organizations, we are all faced with change.  And as leaders, how we help our staff adapt to change is a key component of our continued success.  Jessica provided many examples and a lot of good ideas were shared.

Thank you to all who participated in this year's conference!

Photo Gallery

Veterans Hiring Event - November 4th

Details

Created: Friday, 03 November 2017 13:56

Employment Engagement

Event For Service Members

/Veterans / Dependents


4 November 2017, 0900hrs – 1500hrs

Building 355, Camp Atterbury



Looking for employment?

Opportunities available statewide!

See representatives from these companies and others!

       

Also available to provide information and assistance: FAMILY ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST       

QUESTIONS? Contact Employment Specialist, Mary Ringer. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Region 7 JAG Program and Instructors Honored at National Conference

Details

Created: Wednesday, 19 July 2017 17:38

Region 7 was well represented at this year’s JAG (Jobs for Americas Graduates) National Training Seminar.  During the seminar, JAG instructors attended workshops and shared best practices with JAG specialists from around the country. 

The Conference included an awards program and Region 7’s hard work was rewarded.  As a program, Region 7 once again received the 5 of 5 Award.  The award recognizes programs that meet or exceed performance measures in 5 categories. 

·         Graduates
·         Total Civilian Job Placements and Military Service
·         Total Positive Outcomes
·         Total in Full Time Placement (Includes Full Time work, Full Time School, Full Time Military or combination of Part Time School and Part Time Work)
·         Total in Full Time Jobs

Region 7 has received this award each year that it has been presented.

When it came time to recognize individual achievement, Region 7 was also honored.

JAG Specialist Dana Bottomley of Northview High School / Cumberland Academy was named a 2017 Outstanding Specialist.  Mrs. Bottomley was one of only 128 Specialists nationwide to receive this honor.

Greg Lee was honored with the High Performer Award for his work as a Program Manager and Outreach Coordinator.

Congratulations to Mrs. Bottomley, Mr. Lee and all of the Region 7 JAG Specialists who do such fantastic work for the youth of our Region!

For more information about our local JAG Program, please visit http://www.workonewest.com/youth/jag-program or contact Greg Lee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WorkOne Hosts Job Fair for Kelloggs Employees

Details

Created: Monday, 26 June 2017 14:47

On Friday June 23rd, WorkOne hosted a job fair for employees affected by the announced closure of the Kelloggs facility in Seelyville.

Held at the MCL Banquet center the approximately 50 employees who attended were able to meet with 25 local employers who have positions to fill.

In addition to meeting employers, representatives from Ivy Tech were available to discuss their very successful training programs.  

WorkOne staff were also available to schedule follow up sessions to help these employees find future employment.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the morning a success.

 Photo Gallery

JAG Senior Wins National Scholarship

Details

Created: Friday, 12 May 2017 13:46

states.  Duncan will receive a National JAG Scholar ship of  $1,000.00.

From JAG.org:

http://www.jag.org/node/488

Twenty JAG graduates were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship and one JAG alum was selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship. These twenty-one outstanding JAG graduates have achieved the high honor of 2017 Smith Scholar. This achievement should be listed in the Smith Scholar’s resume or when applications request a listing of awards, scholarships, or recognitions. Only 20 JAG graduates in the Class of 2017 will be able to use the Smith Scholar designation.

The Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship Fund and the Smith Scholars Program were established by the JAG Board of Directors to recognize the extraordinary leadership and service of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc., Kenneth M. Smith.  The number of scholarships to be awarded is dependent on the donations to the Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship Fund.  Funding for the KMS Scholarship Fund has come from JAG Board members as well as Western Union Foundation, Lillian Goldman Trust, Strategic Partnerships and CERI.  From 2009-2017, the Fund has awarded 113 scholarships for a total of $167,000.

2017 Kenneth M. Smith Application Packet Submissions

129 JAG seniors and alumni collegiate studentssubmitted electronic Scholarship Applications by February 15 which consisted of the following documents:

-Application Form

-Resume (2 Pages)

-Essay (2 Pages)

-High School Transcript

-Proof of College Application or Acceptance

-Three Reference Letters demonstrating proof of strong academic, leadership, and career readiness performance

-High Resolution Photo

Congratulations Eveylnn!