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Wabash, LaGrange WorkOne Centers Moving in June
Beginning in June, the WorkOne Northeast career centers in Wabash and LaGrange counties will be moving to new locations. The Wabash center will be at the Learn More Center, 1100 Cass Street in Wabash, effective June 2. It will be open Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The LaGrange center will be at the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation, 513 W. Central Avenue in LaGrange, effective June 3. It will be open Wednesdays from 8 to 11 a.m.
Marcuccilli, Berkes Join Region’s Workforce Board
Kristin Marcuccilli, president of STAR Financial Group, and Dana Berkes, manager of public affairs for Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), have been named to the Northeast Indiana Works board. Marcuccilli oversees long-term strategy, partnerships and administrative functions across STAR and its subsidiaries. She serves on numerous boards and councils throughout Indiana. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from Indiana University, and has been...
Northeast Indiana Works Issues RFP for Outreach
Northeast Indiana Works is seeking a company to provide broad outreach support under a one-year contract that can be reviewed annually for up to four years. The outreach may include brand and messaging, digital services (including website management, hosting and social media), content creation, awareness strategies, media relations and press coverage, securing media buys, and development of signage and print materials. The Request for Proposals (RFPs) may be found here on the neinworks.org...
Northeast Indiana Works, IEDC Host Session for Employers
Northeast Indiana Works and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) hosted an employer-focused informational session February 3 at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne. Attendees learned about Power Up Indiana (www.in.gov/dwd/power-up/), a new reimbursement workforce training grant program approved by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, and an internal talent development program at Sweetwater. Tony Denhart, executive vice president of workforce and training at the IEDC, addressed Power Up, which aims to...
Statewide Workforce Summit Planned in Indianapolis
Northeast Indiana Works is among the supporters of the 2025 Indiana Workforce Summit on October 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The two-day event will highlight innovative solutions to create more coordinated, inclusive, and future-ready workforce systems that benefit individuals, businesses, and the broader Indiana economy. Experts from various industries, educational institutions and government will share insights and information about current workforce trends and topics....
130 Attend Northeast Indiana Works Employer Summit
Nearly 130 representatives of businesses, schools and other entities attended the 2025 Northeast Indiana Works Employer Summit October 2 at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne. The summit, organized by Northeast Indiana Works’ business services team, is conducted annually to offer presentations on topics important to employers. Among the presenters were representatives of Fort Wayne Community Schools, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana, Indiana Department of...
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WorkOne, Employers Help Inmates Prepare for Work World
Wabash Valley Chrysler and Bulldog Battery partnered with WorkOne Northeast to deliver a powerful, real-world learning experience for participants in the Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP). As part of the WorkOne Job Readiness curriculum, both...
Delayed Report: September State Jobless Rate Rose To 3.7%
The unemployment rate for the state of Indiana in September increased to 3.7%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate for September was 4.4%. The Indiana jobless rate in August was 3.6%. The...
August Jobless Rate Hits 3.6%; Some Sectors Buck Trend
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Indiana in August was 3.6%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate was 4.3%. The non-seasonally adjusted rate in Indiana was 3.8%. Two northeast...
State JAG Expansion Reached; Region Programs Now at 20
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) successfully reached its Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) target growth goal by increasing the number of statewide middle and high school programs from 125 to 250 prior to 2025, as directed by...
JAG Grad Rate Reaches 97%; Program Earns National Honor
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Indiana, administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and overseen regionally by Northeast Indiana Works, reached a 97% graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year, higher than the overall...
Region Lands $30-Million Grant To Grow Wages, Credentials
The State of Indiana Budget Committee has approved a $30-million grant for programs designed to grow population, wages, and credential attainment in an 11-county region of northeast Indiana. The $30-million grant is earmarked for the Northeast...
