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2024

JAG Indiana Serves as Talent Pipeline Between High School Students and Indiana Employers

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DWD congratulates JAG Indiana students for accolades garnished through their efforts at the 2024 National JAG Career Development Conference.

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Unemployment Insurance Application Process Faster and More Efficient with Document Upload Feature

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Indiana DWD Helps Lead Nationwide Efforts in UI Modernization Initiative

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DWD recently received the State Innovation Award for its Adult Education “Programs of Excellence” initiative from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education.

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JAG Indiana hosted its annual CDC on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Ivy Tech Indianapolis.

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Adult learners, Indiana employers
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Gov. Holcomb's 2024 Next Level Agenda priorities early childhood education workforce

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  • 2019

    2019

    Pathways may include: U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship, State Earn and Learn (SEAL), Adult Education with On-the-Job Training, Internship and Capstone Courses, Career and Technical Education, and Job Shadowing Opportunities

    Indiana Office of Technology becomes first state agency to earn SEAL certification

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    JAG Student Winner Holding Plaque for First Place in Employability Skills Competition Standing in Front of JAG Poster

    Madison High student takes top honor in national JAG competition

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    Picture of Engaged Adult Learners Taking Notes in Class and Smiling at Teacher off Camera

    Funding opportunity available to state's Adult Education providers

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    Two Male Construction Workers Review Blue Prints on the Hood of a Vehicle in Front of Shipping Crates

    Indiana’s construction sector posts strong jobs numbers over past year

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    Program aims to place minorities in construction careers

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    Robotic Welding Arm Creating Sparks While Working

    Growing Anderson manufacturer benefitting from state grant, new program

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    Indiana’s unemployment rate at lowest level in 18 months

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    Picture of DWD staff accepting award for Unemployment Insurance Integrity award

    Indiana’s Unemployment Insurance program wins prestigious Integrity award

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    U.S. Dept. of Labor honors Indiana’s Unemployment Insurance program with top award

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    Five interesting facts about Indiana's Adult Education program

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    Private employment hits another new high in 2019

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    Picture of Garrett High School Staff with Work Based Learning Team holding a SEAL Certification

    Garrett High School's construction program earns SEAL certification

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    Picture of DWD JAG staff holding the JAG 5 for 5 award on stage with the JAG Banner behind them

    Indiana's JAG program continues to excel by again winning top honor

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    May unemployment claims at lowest level in 2019

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    Hamilton Heights students posing for a picture at a Conference table/booth for Build Your Future Indiana

    Hamilton Heights offering first SEAL program for construction industry

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    Picture of Employer Shaking the hand of a high school Student who is signing on with that employer

    'Signing Day' not just for athletes anymore

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Logo

    Indiana reports record growth in its labor force

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    Indiana reports record first-quarter employment

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    Bowen Center to host annual Indiana Health Workforce Summit

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    DWD unveils improved Unemployment Insurance system for employers

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    2019 JAG Career Development Conference Cover Image Cropped- Cover Depicts 2 Different Stages of a Young Girl's life, Student and Graduate and Gives Conference Information with JAG Logo

    High school students honored at JAG State Career Development Conference

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Logo

    January jobs report keeps Indiana on record pace

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    Picture of DWD Staff Holding NASWA Award in Front of NASWA Banner on Stage

    DWD's virtual job fair for inmates receives national award

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    Pathways may include: U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship, State Earn and Learn (SEAL), Adult Education with On-the-Job Training, Internship and Capstone Courses, Career and Technical Education, and Job Shadowing Opportunities

    2019 big year for DWD's apprenticeship program

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Logo

    Record high 3.28 million Hoosiers working in 2018

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  • 2018

    2018

    Trade Adjustment Assistance and DWD Co-Branded Logo

    Finance department at Indianapolis-based Johnson Controls certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Logo

    Indiana outpaces nation in several key areas of employment

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    Volunteer receiving award at the Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence ceremony

    Serve Indiana honors volunteers at annual Awards for Excellence ceremony

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    DWD Commissioner Fred Payne Holding HIRE Program Award

    Indiana ex-offender HIRE program earns national honor

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    Teacher speaking in front of Adult Learners

    Indiana a national leader in adult education

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    Community Health Network uses state training grant to help save lives

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    Inmates from around the state participate in virtual job fair

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Region Map

    JAG Indiana expanding, plans to add 250 more programs

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    Indiana Career Explorer Landing page screen shot

    The Indiana Career Explorer Pilot Program expands by 20 middle schools for 2018-19

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    Indiana Career Connect landing page screen shot

    Mobile App Enhances Indiana Career Connect

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    Darrel Zeck and representative from Stewart's Healthcare Consultants holding SEAL

    Stewart's Healthcare Consultants Starts First Certified Earn & Learn Program

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    Darrel Zeck Head Shot

    Darrel Zeck Selected as First Executive Director of the Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship

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    Pathways may include: U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship, State Earn and Learn (SEAL), Adult Education with On-the-Job Training, Internship and Capstone Courses, Career and Technical Education, and Job Shadowing Opportunities

    Governor's First Recognized Earn & Learn Programs to be Launched by Stewart's Healthcare Consultants

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    DWD Honored for Use of Convenient, High-Tech Web Service For Employers

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    JAG CDC 2018 Program Cover

    Hoosier Students Honored at JAG State Career Development Conference in Indianapolis

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    Next Level Jobs Logo

    NextLevel Jobs Open House for Job Seekers and Employers to be Hosted at Hobart's Southlake Mall

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Logo

    Indiana Among Founding States to Address Workforce Opportunities Through Launch of the Skillful State Network

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    Rapid Response team activated to assist displaced Autocar employees

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  • 2017

    2017

    Serve Indiana Award Recipients Standing on Stage

    Serve Indiana Honors Outstanding Hoosier Volunteers

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    DWD Pilots Digital Job Fairs in Three Cities Nov. 15-16

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    HIRE 5 year anniversary team picture

    HIRE Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary at State House

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    Indiana Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Infographic

    DWD Anti-Fraud Efforts Result in $200 Million Impact to UI Trust Fund

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    STEM Hall of Fame Award with TPF4Y and DWD

    TPF4Y and Indiana DWD jointly inducted into the STEM Hall of Fame as 2017 Partner of the Year

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    Up to 25,000 Qualified Manufacturing Workers Needed in Elkhart County

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    Skill Up Logo

    Up to $20 Million in Grants Available Through Department of Workforce Development’s Skill UP Indiana! Program

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    Indiana Workforce Success Story: Skill UP Indiana! Grants

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-iLAB and Joseph Roe

    iLAB, Joseph Roe of Indianapolis both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-MS Companies Lauren Marks

    MS Companies, Lauren Marks of Henderson both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-Priscilla Jackson

    Priscilla Jackson of North Vernon received WorkOne Achievement Award

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-Tenneco Robert Blackwell

    Tenneco, Robert Blackwell of Jeffersonville both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-St. Vincent Medical Group Mindy Babbitt

    St. Vincent Medical Group, Mindy Babbitt of Paoli both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-PPG Industrial Coatings, Natasha Trinkle

    PPG Industrial Coatings, Natasha Trinkle of Terre Haute both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-Triton Metal Products Scott Lawson

    Triton Metal Products, Scott Lawson of Marion both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-Ball Corporation Mandy Green

    Ball Corporation, Mandy Green of Lafayette both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-Muncie Novelty Doniell Hiser

    Muncie Novelty, Doniell Hiser of Montpelier both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-GDC of Elkhart County

    GDC of Elkhart County received WorkOne Achievement Award

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    WorkOne Achievement Award-Calpipe Industries Inc. Randy Dean

    Calpipe Industries, Inc., Randy Dean of La Porte both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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    WorkOne Achievement Awards Honor Hoosiers and Hoosier Employers

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    Indiana Department of Workforce Development Logo

    Indiana has Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rate for Military Veterans

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  • 2020

    2020

    Elkhart SEAL Image: Two people working at Diesel Service Technology

    Elkhart Area Career Center Launches Indiana’s First Diesel Service Technology State Earn and Learn

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    Group shot of WBL, School, and Students receiving SEAL Certification at Columbia City High School

    Columbia City High School launches six State Earn and Learn (SEAL) programs

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    Group shot of WBL, School, and Students receiving SEAL Certification

    West Central CTE program certified as State Earn and Learn (SEAL)

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    Image of man using a high precision machining tool

    Hammond Area Career Center Launches Precision Machining Academy State Earn and Learn

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    Indiana Adult Education Helps Hoosiers Prepare for Careers in High Demand Fields

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    State hits major milestone with introduction of 100th SEAL program

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    OWBLA Logo, pathways may include: U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship, State Earn and Learn (SEAL), Adult Education with On-the-Job Training, Internship and Capstone Courses, Career and Technical Education, and Job Shadowing Opportunities

    State Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship creates advisory board

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    Close-up of a student's hand taking a test.

    High School Equivalency Test Fees Covered By CARES Act Funding

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    Elkhart Area Career Center and WBL Team holding the WBL SEAL.

    Elkhart Area Career Center launches first State Earn and Learn in Early Childhood Education

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    180 Skills Program-Company Logo

    Free online skills training available to Hoosiers through Rapid Recovery initiative

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    Instructors Teaching Adult Student at Computer

    New Providers Join Adult Education

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    Heartland Career Center earns four SEAL certifications

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    Garrett High School Students

    Garrett High School earns second state SEAL certification

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    JAG CDC 2020 OS Winner

    JAG students from across Indiana compete in annual competition

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    Michigan City High School earns advanced manufacturing SEAL certification

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    Year in review: Indiana hits record employment in 2019

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  • 2021

    2021

    Porter County schools partner with Council of Carpenters to launch carpentry SEAL programs

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    Ivy Tech Valparaiso launches Broadband SEAL to Meet IT Industry Demand

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    John Jay Center for Learning launches SkillsTrac Adult State Earn and Learn (SEAL) program

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    Ivy Tech-Lafayette launches a Telecommunications State Earn and Learn Program with the Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship and numerous employer partners

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    Lafayette Adult Resource Academy launches Life Sciences State Earn and Learn program

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    South Bend School Corp. launches Health Science State Earn and Learn program

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    Fort Wayne Career Academy Launches Nine State Earn and Learn Programs

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    JAG students from across Indiana compete in annual competition

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    Vincennes University Jasper, Patoka Valley Career and Technical Cooperative launch State Earn and Learns in Automation and Robotics, Construction

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    Alexandria-Monroe High School develops healthcare SEAL program

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    Indiana Transitions to New High School Equivalency Exam

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    New Castle Career Center launches three State Earn and Learn programs

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    COSMOS launches first State Earn and Learn in CNA/Pre-Nursing and Education

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    Area 31 Career Center develops four State Earn and Learn programs

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    Joshua’s Hand launches its first State Earn and Learn in Construction Trades

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    The Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship recognizes Heartland Career Center as a leader in work-based learning, with the addition of seven new State Earn and Learn programs

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    Hardon Educational Institute SEAL Group Photo

    Hardon Educational Institute launches Healthcare State Earn and Learn with Indianapolis Public Schools, IU Health, Eskenazi Health, and other healthcare partners

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  • 2022

    2022

    The Indiana chapter of Jobs for America’s Graduates announced today that this year's graduating class earned more than $24,300,000 in scholarship money.

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    The IN DWD recently received $3,907,725 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Building America program.

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    Parrys Hooks made the most out of her only year participating in Kokomo High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program.

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    Two State Technology Programs Chosen as Honorees for TechPoint Mira Awards

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  • 2023

    2023

    JAG Indiana receives $30,000 grant from the Regions Foundation to create new leadership development opportunities

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    DWD names 17 adult education providers as Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence

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    Grant funding available to become an Adult Education provider

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    Gov. Holcomb announces JAG Indiana to double workforce program across Indiana

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    JAG Indiana's 2023 graduating class earns more than $23 million in scholarships

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    Indiana OWBLA certifies new
    pre-apprenticeship in construction

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    Federal Disaster Unemployment Insurance Assistance available to eligible individuals in 12 Indiana counties

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    JAG Indiana hosted its annual CDC on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Ivy Tech Indianapolis.

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    IAACE and DWD Celebrated Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse (North Atrium) on February 15, 2023.

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