TERRE HAUTE — Hopeful job-seekers and local employers have enhanced access to career services and employer assistance in the Wabash Valley through the service provided by Ivy Tech Community College and its management of the WorkOne system. Job-seekers and residents, companies and small business owners, alike, are offered a streamlined network of WorkOne services in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties.
The Economic Growth Region 7 (EGR7) Regional Workforce Board’s goal of full-service integration, throughout the WorkOne system, has been enhanced through the addition of Ivy Tech Community College as the region’s Workforce Investment Act service provider.
“As regional operator, we viewed Ivy Tech’s experience in workforce development as very beneficial in the development of an enhanced and fully integrated WorkOne system,” said Lisa Lee, executive director of the Workforce Network. “The economic conditions currently faced by the nation and our region clearly call for a responsive and flexible organization to meet the region’s employment and training needs. With the addition of Ivy Tech, we believe our regional system is more capable of responding quickly to these challenges.”
New approaches and improved efficiencies are providing better services to employers and the prospective workforce of EGR7. The integration of Ivy Tech Community College’s resources into the WorkOne system has created opportunities to showcase the services provided by WorkOne through Ivy Tech and to minimize the duplication of staff and resources needed to manage the system. As a result, additional funding is available to provide more services to more customers of the WorkOne system.
Joining Ivy Tech Community College with the WorkOne system also has created the opportunity to foster workforce development opportunities for unemployed, under-employed and career “changers.” Whether someone is returning to the workforce after an extended leave, wants to make a career change or desires the best life opportunities, WorkOne has the resources to meet those goals. The counselors and support staff at WorkOne can provide information on college programs and services, career planning and development, and the job search process.
Job-seekers can access:
n latest job openings,
n wage information,
n testing and training opportunities,
n funding for college programs,
n assistance with resumes,
n information on interviewing techniques and much more, at no charge.
The new approach to WorkOne services by Ivy Tech Community College has continued to establish best practices for employers to find qualified employees to bring economic growth to the Wabash Valley.
Employers can:
n list job openings at no cost,
n access local, state and national labor market information,
n have potential employees pre-screened and tested, and
n obtain job tax credit and unemployment insurance benefit information.
Submitted by Ivy Tech Community College.
