Women in the Workforce

Women in the Workforce

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Are you thinking about going back to work or changing careers? You aren’t alone. Millions of women left their jobs or took a break from work during the pandemic. Women in the Workforce is here to help you get back into the workforce and find a good paying job.

Women in the Workforce provides female job seekers with a personalized, one-stop source to the many resources available to re-enter the workforce.

Right now, there are an abundance of open and flexible positions in the Wabash Valley that don’t require a four-year degree. Many of the jobs are even offering sign on bonuses!

Contact one of our six WorkOne Centers to gain new skills, explore education offerings, access training grants, and connect with new employers. These services are offered free of charge to all Indiana residents.

While the most in-demand positions are in the manufacturing, construction and health care sectors, make an appointment with us today to see what jobs are the best fit!

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WorkOne Hosts Hiring Events

WorkOne Western Indiana recently hosted two hiring events.

On May 11, we hosted 34 employers at the Clay County YMCA for a community Job Fair.  The job fair was well attended as approximately 70 job seekers attended and were able to speak to employers about their openings.

On May 12th, we partnered with Ivy Tech during their CDL Career Fair.  This event specifically highlighted 13 employers who were looking for employees with CDL licenses.  There was even a simulator available for participants to practice on.  In addition, WorkOne staff was available to speak with job seekers who wanted information about tuition assistance for obtaining their CDL License.

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2022 Clay County Job Fair

WorkOne Western Indiana in partnership with Clay County YMCA and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Regional Job Fair

Wednesday May 11th

Clay County YMCA

225 E Kruzan St

Brazil, IN 47834

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Greencastle Job Fair

Recently, WorkOne Western Indiana partnered with Ivy Tech Community College and Greencastle/Putnam Development Center to host a job fair.

The job fair was held at the Ivy Tech Greencastle Campus.  Over 25 employers were on site to discuss job openings with the over 80 job seekers who attended the event.  In addition, potential students were able to take tours of the Ivy Tech site and learn about Ivy Tech's programs.

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Federal pandemic unemployment insurance benefits ending Sept. 4

Federal pandemic unemployment insurance benefits ending Sept. 4

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding Hoosiers that all federal unemployment insurance (UI) benefit programs under the CARES Act will end Sept. 4, 2021.

The programs that will end are:

  • Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides for an additional $300 weekly payment
  • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), which provides benefits for those who would not usually qualify, such as the self-employed, gig workers, and part-time workers, and
  • Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides for an extension of benefits once regular benefits have been exhausted.
  • Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC), which provides a $100 additional weekly benefit for individuals who are eligible for regular unemployment benefits but also earned at least $5,000 in self-employment income

Individuals can still submit applications for federal benefits for 30 days after that the Sept. 4 deadline, as long as the period of unemployment or reduced wages occurred before Sept. 4.

As of June 1, Hoosiers who are requesting unemployment benefits are required to be actively seeking full-time work. For job-seeking and training resources, visit www.in.gov/dwd.


Since the pandemic began in March 2020, DWD has paid 881,000 Hoosiers a total of more than $9.2 billion.

  

WorkOne Hosting Job Fairs

WorkOne Western Indiana will be hosting several job fairs in the month of July.

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Clay jobfair

Vigo jobfair

Prior to the Job Fairs, be sure to visit your local WorkOne for resume and interview assistance.

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) -funded program/activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Unemployment Text Message Scam Alert

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will never send claimants a text message asking you to click on a link or to give out personal information regarding your unemployment. If you do receive a text like the one pictured below, please delete the text! As a reminder, report unemployment fraud here: https://www.in.gov/dwd/indiana-unemployment/fraud/

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INDOT to Host Virtual Job Fair

INDOT to Host Virtual Career Fair Thursday, April 1

Virtual Career Fair

The Indiana Department of Transportation will host an online, virtual career fair on Thursday, April 1 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. INDOT is recruiting applicants for open full-time and seasonal positions in highway maintenance, fleet services, construction engineering and construction project inspections. Recruiters from INDOT will be available to answer questions and provide information on the benefits of joining the State of Indiana team. INDOT offers $250 sign on and $500 retention bonuses for eligible candidates.

Click here or visit https://bit.ly/3tRIiB2 to attend INDOT’s virtual career fair. Advance registration is not required.

Summer seasonal positions run from April through October at a starting pay of $16 per hour. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and commercial driver's license (CDL). A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

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About the Indiana Department of Transportation
Over the past 100 years, INDOT has transformed the state of Indiana into the Crossroads of America we know today. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 117 airports across the state. Indiana once again ranked #1 in the U.S. for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2019 “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.

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WorkOne Hosts Virtual Job Fairs

WorkOne Western Indiana recently hosted two Virtual Job Fairs for the job seekers in our region.

If you were unable to participate in the event live, you can view recordings of the events at the following links:

Virtual Job Fair #1 - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4120878728633099787

Employers:

  • ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems)
  • J&N Metal
  • Walmart Distribution Center

Virtual Job Fair #2: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7130014455103906830

  • Adecco
  • Ascena 
  • Hamilton Center
  • ResCare

Thank you to the employers and job seekers who participated.