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Congressman Bucshon Hosts Job Fair

Congressman Larry Bucshon once again partnered with WorkOne to host a successful job fair on Wednesday, May 10th.

Held at the Hulman Center, the job fair provided the opportunity for job seekers to meet with 49 registered employers and discuss job openings.

Approximately 180 job seekers attended the job fair!.

 

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Media Coverage:

http://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/job-fair-at-hulman-center/711181278

http://www.wthitv.com/story/35385467/congressman-bucshon-set-to-host-terre-haute-job-fair

http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/job-fair-seeks-to-hook-up-employers-workers/image_58ecfea8-6120-5e35-a17d-e14faa66c08b.html

 

 

 

 

2017 WorkOne Awards

INDIANAPOLIS (April 12, 2017) – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its WorkOne Career Centers hosted their biennial WorkOne Achievement Awards on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Statehouse. The ceremony recognized the success of Hoosier employees and employers who have received services through WorkOne. PPG Industrial Coatings and Natasha Trinkle of Terre Haute, Ind., were two of 22 recipients who received an employer award and an individual award, respectively. Both recipients were nominated for the award by their local WorkOne center.

PPG Industrial Coatings received a WorkOne Achievement Award for partnering with WorkOne to create employment opportunities for local Hoosiers.

 

PPG Industrial Coatings manufactures environmentally responsible products that use less energy and utilize better application processes. PPG offers industrial coatings that allow customers to reduce their hazardous air pollutants emissions. The company’s two facilities in Brazil, Ind., manufacture both powder and liquid coatings which are shipped all over the world. PPG uses WorkOne services to advertise job openings and to test candidates. The company has filled numerous positions throughout the last six years with the assistance of WorkOne employer services.

Pictured left is WorkOne Business Consultant Brad Trusler, PPG HR Director Jim Holtel, PPG HR Generalist Kelly Shillings and DWD Commissioner Steve Braun.

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Natasha Trinkle received a WorkOne Achievement Award for overcoming several employment barriers and personal challenges, and for pursuing a better life for herself.

Accompanied by WorkOne Career Advisor Tina Kent, Trinkle is pictured with Commissioner Steve Braun.

Natasha Trinkle

Trinkle enrolled in WorkOne services in November of 2014 as an in-school youth. At the time, she was 21 years old, in her first semester of a Registered Nurse (RN) program and was homeless. Throughout her schooling, WorkOne helped Trinkle with tuition, books, uniforms, NCLEX testing and frequent mentoring and counseling. Trinkle graduated from the program, passed her NCLEX and saved enough money to put a deposit on an apartment. With a place to call home and working as an RN, Natasha is now on a path to a better life.

2016 Partner Conference

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.

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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!

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RFP For Audit Services and Annual Tax Preparation 2016

Western Indiana Workforce Investment Board, Inc. d.b.a. Western Indiana Workforce Development Board, Inc. 

Request for Proposals:  Audit Services and Annual Tax Preparation

Covering the Period
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017
Possible third year extension

INQUIRIES AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
Name: Mary Helen Weisheit
Title: Financial Officer
Entity: Western Indiana Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
d.b.a. Western Indiana Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Address: 630 Wabash Avenue, Suite 205
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: 812-238-5616 Ext #3
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To review the entire document click here

 

2016 Program Year WIOA Local Plan for Public Review and Comment

LEGAL NOTICE

The Region 7 Workforce Development Board DRAFT Local Plan for (WIOA) Workforce Investment Opportunity Act Services for the period July 1, 2016-June 30, 2021 is available on or after May 31, 2016. This plan can be requested by contacting: Angie Crossley, Region 7 Workforce Development Board COO at (812) 238-5616 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Region 7 Workforce Development Board will accept written comments on the Region 7 Plan for Workforce Investment Opportunity Act Services during the period May 31, 2016 – June 29, 2016.

Comments should be submitted: Attn: Angie Crossley, Region 7 Workforce Development Board, 630 Wabash Avenue, Suite 205, Terre Haute, IN 47807 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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TAA will be having an Open House Orientation from 2-6pm on April 17 at the following address:

Vigo County Library

Meeting Rooms B & C

680 Poplar Street

Terre Haute, Indiana 47807

Eligible candidates will be recieve a postcard in the mail with additional details.