2016 Partner Conference

Details

Created: Monday, 28 November 2016 20:11

On November 18th WorkOne hosted our annual Partner Conference for Region 7.  The conference brings together representatives of local service providers to discuss the previous year and to share updates and information.

The conference is a great opportunity for everyone to network and learn more about the great work being accomplished in our region.  

Ellen Reeves of the United Way kicked off the event with a "smartie" activity.  The activity used smarties candy to represent a typical family income.  Participants had to determine how to best spend their smarties while dealing with additional emergency situations.  The activity drove home the choices that many of our customers have to make every day.

This year's presenters were:

• Vocational Rehabilition - Chris Austin
• Ivy Tech Workforce Development - Sarah Thomas, Charlene Wright
• WorkOne State Programs - Cindy Lydick
• WIOA Program - Greg Lee
• Adult Basic Education and WorkINdiana - Jeff Clutter
• Employer Services - Brad Trusler, Kelly Shillings PPG Industrial Coatings
• Communications - Kyla Krieg
• Hamilton Center - William Little
• AARP - Rod Vickers
• United Way - Ellen Reeves
• The WIOA Vision and System - Lisa Lee

After the presentations, the participants separated into teams and developed ideas for creating the ideal partner system.  The teams then presented their ideas to everyone for discussion.

Thank you to all of the participants in this year's conference and for all that you do for our region!

Photo Gallery

JAG News - Fall 2016

Details

Created: Wednesday, 16 November 2016 19:52

Photo Gallery

JAG Programs Receive National Recognition

5 of 5

For the first year ever, JAG has achieved the 5 of 5 National Performance Award.  The 5 of 5 Award measures Graduation, College Attendance, Job/Military Placements, Full Time Placement (combination of part time work, school, etc.) and Total Positive Outcomes.  Locally, our Region 7 JAG program has won this award every year that it has been awarded!


Scholarships

Indiana JAG programs are leading the way in scholarships awarded in 2016!

JAG Programs Select Officers

Every year, the JAG programs in each school elect officers to lead their organizations.  The officers are responsible for helping to organize community service projects, lead fund raising efforts etc.

This year’s officers are:

Cloverdale:

President - Sincere Gaston

Vice President Leadership - Lily Davis

Vice President Community Service/Service Learning - Sean Johnson

Vice President Social Activities/Community Awareness - Skylar Price

Treasurers- Destinee Shipp and Payton Jannings

Secretaries- Briana Ulrey and Emily Minton


Northview

President - Tara Bell

Vice President - Jason Sanders

Treasurer/Financial Officer - Lincoln Buchholz

Secretary - Emily Livingston

Press Secretary - Britany Truxal



Riverton Parke

President - Justin Steinway

Vice President - Sierra Mason

Secretary - James Brown

Treasurer - Katlyn Valdes

Turkey Run

President - LaKrista Carver

Vice President - Tayler Bell

Secretary/Treasurer - Angel Trinkle

Sullivan

President - Gage Smitley

Event Planner - Emily Horton

Event Planning Assistant - Jaden Scott

Art/Visual - Tessa Carpenter

Vice President - Steven Gardner

Video/photographer - Meredith Lee

Historian - Deven Pool

Terre Haute South

President - Anteues Peterson

Vice President - Samantha Miles

Secretary - Hillary Duncan

Terre Haute North

President: Lauryn Taylor

Vice President of Leadership Development: Kayla Kelley

Vice President of Community Service: Mackenzie Boswell

Vice President of Civic Awareness and School Administrator Liaison: Stephanie Williams

Vice President of Career Development: Briella Ellis

Vice President of Social Awareness: Jalyn Fuller

Secretaries: Chyanne Gore, Shannon Carlson

Treasurers: Olivia Bevis and David Sears

Historians: Jaycob Tighe, Ciara Gibbons

Parliamentarian: Dawson Jenkins


Terre Haute North Welcomes Guest Speaker

The Terre Haute North program featured guest speaker Lonnie Bedwell.  Lonnie does not allow the fact that he is blind limit him from living an adven

2016 Sullivan Employment Expo

Details

Created: Thursday, 13 October 2016 19:00

On Wednesday October 12, WorkOne partnered with the City of Sullivan to host Sullivan's 2nd annual Employment Expo.

Employers from Sullivan, Vigo and Knox counties spent the afternoon in the Sullivan Civic Center meeting with job seekers.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success!

Photo Gallery

2016 Veterans Expo

Details

Created: Thursday, 25 August 2016 19:26

On Wednesday August 24th, WorkOne partnered with Terre Haute VFW Post 972 to host the 5th annual Veteran's Expo.

The Expo brought over 30 vendors to one location with the goal of serving our local Veterans.  This year's vendors included organizations that provide services for Veterans, local Colleges and Universities and employers with job opportunities.

Sandwiches, chips and drinks were provided for all who attended.

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-8) also stopped by the Expo to speak with Veterans, Service Providers and Employers.

In addition to the great connections made during the event, a silent auction featuring items donated by local merchants was held.  The auction raised $1348 for REACH Services (formerly UCP).  The donation will help REACH provide services to homeless veterans.

After the event students from the Terre Haute North and Terre Haute South JAG classes helped clean up the VFW Post.

Thank you to everyone who helped serve our Veterans with another great Expo!

Photo Gallery

News Coverage:

http://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/veterans-expo-in-terre-haute

http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/expo-seeks-to-match-vets-with-jobs/article_81965e80-0f7a-52e1-ae2a-0242818bfb5d.html

Workforce Development Week

Details

Created: Thursday, 25 August 2016 15:00

In commemoration of Labor Day and for the vital services that our Adult Education providers and WorkOne Career Centers provide to jobseekers and businesses, Governor Pence has proclaimed the week of September 1 – 7, 2016, Workforce Development Week.

Next week, you will see the hashtag #WorkforceWeek to help highlight your assistance in this effort and the passion you bring daily to bettering Indiana’s citizens and community.

Click here to view the Workforce Development Week Proclamation!