Regional Updates :: Summer 2007
About this Newsletter
Welcome to the third issue of our email newsletter profiling activities on a regional basis taking place within Indiana’s workforce development system.
As you know, the state of Indiana is divided into eleven workforce development regions. These new regions went into effect along with many other changes to the workforce delivery system on July 1, 2006.
This newsletter is designed to better inform policy makers, workforce and economic development officials and others of various workforce development activities and initiatives that took place within each region during the second quarter of 2007.
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Region 1 Counties: Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke
- Moving Foward Grants
Two grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 16, which serves Eastern Pulaski High School, in the amount of $60,000.
- Area Vocational District 10, which serves Kankakee Valley High School, Rensselaer High School, North Newton High School, Tri-County High School and South Newton High School, received a $50,000 grant.
- Training Acceleration Grants
Four grants totaling $448,135 which will train 136 incumbent workers in Microsoft Systems Engineer certifications, welding, advanced manufacturing, and National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing certifications were awarded in the region. Firms receiving the grants are Consolidated Transport System, Inc., Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc. and SCA-Tegrant Thermosafe Packaging, all from Michigan City, and McShane’s Inc. of Munster.
- Major Opportunities
Enrollment in the Major Opportunities pre-apprenticeship program in the region has reached 114 students as of late June. Training providers Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Plan report that fifty-nine students have completed classroom training, four have been placed into construction jobs and five have been placed in on-the-job training.
- Youth Vision Grant
The city of Gary has received a grant of $491,666 from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop new approaches to connect young people who have dropped out of high school to alternative learning opportunities. Efforts will be focused on career preparation and encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education. The Center of Workforce Innovations is serving as project manager and fiscal agent on behalf of the Regional Workforce Board and the city of Gary.
- JAG-Indiana
Five high schools in the region -- East Chicago High School in East Chicago, and William Wirt High School, Theodore Roosevelt High School, Lew Wallace High School, and West Side High School in Gary have joined Jobs for America’s Graduates and completed their first school year in the program. Jobs for America’s Graduates is a national not-for-profit organization that seeks to keep students in school through graduation and to ensure their transition after high school into meaningful employment or post-secondary education. During the first year of operation, the program has provided targeted educational and workforce assistance to a core group of students who have been identified at risk of dropping out of school. The Indiana version of the program is known as JAG-Indiana.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
The region recently conducted its week-long “Manufacturing is Cool!” camp program in Porter and LaPorte counties and East Chicago. Geared towards 8th graders, the camp serves as an introduction to the world of manufacturing, exposing the students to the potential of building a solid career within the industry. Students received hands-on experience in areas ranging from 3D Design, electronics and manufacturing to robotics. Many sites offered a tour of a virtual reality lab and the opportunity to use equipment found in manufacturing companies to produce a product.
Region 2 Counties: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph
- Moving Forward Grants
Two grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 12, which serves the Warsaw Area Career Center, Warsaw High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School and Whitko Community High School, in the amount of $35,000.
- Area Vocational District 11, which serves the North Central Area Vocational Cooperative, Culver High School, Oregon Davis High School, North Judson-San Pierre High School, Knox High School, Argos High School, Plymouth High School, Triton High School, John Glenn High School, South Union-North United High School, Rochester High School, received a $20,000 grant.
- Training Acceleration Grants
Nine grants totalling $620,514 will help train 586 incumbent workers in various manufacturing certifications. The certifications will be in the areas of advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and metal fabrication and recreational vehicles. The grants were awarded to Sibley Machine and Foundry Corporation, South Bend; South Bend Medical Foundation, South Bend; Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester; Integra-tec, South Bend; Rinker Boats, Syracuse; Universal Forest Products, Elkhart; Walerko Tool and Engine Corporation, Elkhart; Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc., Goshen; and Scott Brass of Mishawaka.
- Major Opportunities
Enrollment in the Major Opportunities pre-apprenticeship program in the region reached 54 students as of late June. Training providers Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Plan report that fifteen students have completed classroom training, one has been placed into a construction job and another has been placed into on-the-job training.
- Veterans Grant Renewed
A second-year grant of $750,000 to continue providing services to veterans in the region was recently awarded to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant funds an array of career and job services to veterans residing in Central, North Central and North East Indiana. Under the grant, the state will provide outreach, intake, pre-enrollment assessment, job placement service, job training, counseling, mentoring, supportive services and other assistance to Hoosier veterans.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance
Former employees from Torque-Traction Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Dana Corporation, Automotive Systems Group in Syracuse and VyTech Industries, Inc. of Elkhart are receiving services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs. In addition, workers at Torque-Traction Manufacturing are also eligible for assistance under the Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program. Former employees at the firms are eligible for a variety of services that include occupational training, income support, relocation allowances, job search allowances, and a health coverage tax credit.
Region 3 Counties: Adams, Allen, De Kalb, Grant, Huntington, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Whitley
- Moving Forward Grants
Grants were awarded to three Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in carrer and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 9, which serves the Four County Area Vocational Cooperative, Garrett-Keyser-Butler High School, Prairie Heights High School, Westview High School, Lakeland High School, Central Noble High School, East Noble High School, Fremont High School, Hamilton High School, Steuben High School, DeKalb County Eastern High School and DeKalb County Central High School, in the amount of $60,000.
- Area Vocational District 18, which serves Area 18 Career & Technical Education, Adams Central High School, Adams High School, Southern Wells High School, North Adams High School, MSD Bluffton-Harrison High School, Jay County High School, Northern Wells High School, and Huntington County High School, received a $70,000 grant.
- Area Vocational District 21, which serves Tucker Career & Technology Center, Marion High School, Mississinewa High School, Eastbrook High School, Oak Hill High School, and Madison-Grant High School, has received a $73,500 grant.
- Training Acceleration Grants
Eight grants of $543,974 will help train 577 incumbent workers in earning Purdue National Institute of Standards and Technology, advanced manufacturing, manufacturing extension partnership and leadership certifications and associate degrees in architectural engineering technology. The grants were awarded to Metal Technologies, Inc., Auburn; Reliable Tool and Machine Co., Kendallville; Wayne Combustion Systems, Fort Wayne; 80/20 Inc., Columbia City; TI Automotive, Ashley; Moss Construction Cost Management, Auburn; Ottenweller Company, Inc., Fort Wayne; Ingram Brook of Fort Wayne.
- Major Opportunities
Enrollment in the Major Opportunities pre-apprenticeship program in the region reached 34 students as of late June. Training provider Ivy Tech Community College reports that eight students have completed classroom training.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance
Former employees from two firms in the region – Silberline Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Decatur and International Truck and Engine Corporation, Truck Development and Technical Center of Fort Wayne - are receiving services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) programs. Former employees at the two firms are eligible for a variety of services that include occupational training, income support, relocation allowances, job search allowances, and a health coverage tax credit.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
The region recently partnered with officials from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne in developing a Logistics Boot Camp. The camp brings educators, students, and workforce service providers together with business and community leaders to build awareness of Northeast Indiana industries and careers for the emerging workforce. The Logistics Boot Camp has 25 participants and multiple business partners. The camp builds the general understanding and knowledge of skills needed for success in the logistics industry. The participants were exposed to sophisticated techniques and processes and learned directly form industry leaders and hands-on experiences.
- Veterans Grant Renewed
A second-year grant of $750,000 to continue providing services to veterans in the region was recently awarded to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant funds an array of career and job services to veterans residing in Central, North Central and North East Indiana. Under the grant, the state will provide outreach, intake, pre-enrollment assessment, job placement service, job training, counseling, mentoring, supportive services and other assistance to Hoosier veterans.
- JAG-Indiana
Five high schools in the region -- Northrup High School, Wayne High School, Northside High School, Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne and Marion High School in Marion -- have joined Jobs for America’s Graduates and have completed their first school year in the program. Jobs for America’s Graduates is a national not-for-profit organization that seeks to keep students in school through graduation and to ensure their transition after high school into meaningful employment or post-secondary education. During the first year of operation, the program has provided targeted educational and workforce assistance to a core group of students who have been identified at risk of dropping out of school. The Indiana version of the program is known as JAG-Indiana.
Region 4 Counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Miami, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, White
- Moving Forward Grants
Five “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 10, which serves Indiana Trails Career Cooperative, Twin Lakes High School, Carroll High School, Delphi High School and Frontier High School in the amount of $50,000.
- Area Vocational District 16, which serves Century Career Center, Logansport High School, Southeastern High School, Pioneer High School and Caston High School, in the amount of $60,000.
- Area Vocational District 19, which serves Wildcat Creek Career & Technical Cooperative, Tippecanoe High School, West Lafayette High School, Clinton Prairie High School, Frankfort High School, Rossville High School, Clinton Central High School and Benton High School, in the amount of $15,190.
- Area Vocational District 20, which serves Kokomo Area Career Center, Kokomo High School, Taylor High School, Northwestern High School, East Howard High School, Western High School, Maconaquah High School and Tipton-Northern High School, in the amount of $40,000.
- Area Vocational District 23, which serves West Central Indiana Career & Technical Education, Crawfordsville High School Attica High School Covington High School Southeast Fountain High School, North Montgomery High School, and South Montgomery High School, in the amount of $22,618.
- Training Acceleration Grants
One grant of $368,000 will help train 177 incumbent workers in journeyman upgrades in auto manufacturing. The grant was awarded to Delphi Electronics & Safety in Kokomo.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
The region is implementing the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certification Program with Ivy Tech Community College. Caterpillar is serving as a pilot site for the MSSC training and has 50 employees enrolled. During this quarter, 98 percent of the trainees were certified in the first two core competency areas of the MSSC certification.
Region 5 Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Shelby
- IPIC Nursing Grant
The Indianapolis Private Industry Council has received a grant of $425,000 from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to fund full scholarships for twenty registered nurses to earn their master's degrees in a new accelerated program. The grant will result in the training of an additional 200 nursing students.
IPIC, the Workforce Investment Board for Marion County, sought the grant to jumpstart a new accelerated Master of Science in Nursing degree program that will be offered in the fall at the Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis. The accelerated program will allow full-time students to earn their degrees in 18 months instead of the traditional 24 to 36 months. The scholarship program, which will support the first 20 students who enroll in the program by paying for their tuition, books and stipends, is intended to encourage enrollment and expedite these students' entry into the teaching profession, thus increasing local teaching institutions' capacity by 200 students by summer 2009. In return, the scholarship recipients will commit to teach for three years in a Marion County nursing school. Twelve students already have been accepted into the accelerated program. - Job Services for ex-offenders
Ex-offenders leaving prison on probation or parole will get help finding a job and overcoming barriers that otherwise may hinder their opportunity for employment as a result of a $1 million grant awarded to the Indianapolis Private Industry Council (IPIC) from the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
The new program will be known as Apollo 13: Re-entry Success and will serve 270 people ages 18 to 29 who are returning to Marion County’s neighborhoods from state prison or community corrections.
IPIC has formed partnerships with the Marion Superior Court Probation Department and the Marion County Community Corrections’ Community Transition Program to get referrals for Apollo 13. Ex-offenders released on probation from state prison are required to report to the court within two days of their release, where they are assigned to services appropriate for or required of them. Apollo 13 will be among the programs to which ex-offenders may be referred.
- Moving Forward Grants
Six “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 25, which serves John H. Hinds Career Center, Alexandria-Monroe High School, Elwood Community High School, Frankton High School, Hamilton Heights High School, and Madison Grant High School, in the amount of $60,000 grant.
- Area Vocational District 31, which serves Area 31 Career Programs, Avon High School, Ben Davis High School, Brownsburg High School, Cascade High School, Danville High School, Decatur Central High School, Mooresville High School, Monrovia High School, Plainfield High School, Speedway High School, Tri-West High School, and MSD Wayne Township, received a $105,000 grant.
- Area Vocational District 19, which serves Wildcat Creek Career & Technical Cooperative, Tippecanoe High School, West Lafayette High School, Clinton Prairie High School, Frankfort High School, Rossville High School, Clinton Central High School and Benton High School, in the amount of $15,190.
- Area 33, which serves McKenzie Career Center, received $59,204.
- Area Vocational District 37, which serves Central Nine Career Center, MSD Perry Township, MSD Franklin Township, Clark-Pleasant High School, Center Grove High School, Edinburgh High School, Franklin High School, Greenwood High School, Shelby Southwestern High School, Shelby North Western High School, and Flat Rock Hawcreek High School, received $30,000.
- Area Vocational District 49, which serves Walker Career Center, Warren Central High School, Greenfield Central High School and Eastern Hancock High School, received $53,021.
- Training Acceleration Grants
Twelve grants of $707,790 will help train 345 incumbent workers in earning information technology certifications, advanced manufacturing certifications, ISO 9001 Internal Quality auditor training, Six Sigma and an electrical apprenticeship. The grants went to these firms: Andrews Companies Inc., Indianapolis; Halo, LLC, Indianapolis; Harding Poorman, Indianapolis; Index Corporation, Noblesville; Matrix Global Partners, Inc., Indianapolis; Universal Forest Products, Indianapolis; Continental Broadband of Indiana, Carmel; Dugdale Communication, Indianapolis; MWM Acoustics, LLC, Indianapolis; Safe Sitter, Inc., Indianapolis; Porter Engineering, Westfield; Midwest Electrical Company, Inc., Whiteland.
- Major Opportunities
Enrollment in the Major Opportunities pre-apprenticeship program in the region reached 183 students as of late June. The training providers for the region – Ivy Tech Community College, the Indiana Plan, Aztec, and the Associated Builders & Contractors, report that 115 students have completed classroom training, 48 have been placed into construction jobs and 54 are presently involved in on-the-job training.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance
Former employees from Excel Technical Services in Fishers and the Collins and Aikman Plastics Division in Morristown are receiving services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) programs. The former employees at the two firms are eligible for a variety of services that include occupational training, income support, relocation allowances, job search allowances, and a health coverage tax credit.
- Veterans Grant Renewed
A second-year grant of $750,000 to continue providing services to veterans in the region was recently awarded to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant funds an array of career and job services to veterans residing in Central, North Central and North East Indiana. Under the grant, the state will provide outreach, intake, pre-enrollment assessment, job placement service, job training, counseling, mentoring, supportive services and other assistance to Hoosier veterans.
- JAG-Indiana
Arsenal Tech High School has joined Jobs for America’s Graduates and has completed its first school year in the program. Jobs for America’s Graduates is a national not-for-profit organization that seeks to keep students in school through graduation and to ensure their transition after high school into meaningful employment or post-secondary education. During the first year of operation, the program has provided targeted educational and workforce assistance to a core group of students who have been identified at risk of dropping out of school. The Indiana version of the program is known as JAG-Indiana.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
The region has awarded several allied health scholarships, which will support 15 radiologic technologists, 11 respiratory therapists, two polysomnography technicians, and one surgical technician. The region also provided tuition assistance to 12 welding students and four machine trades students.
- Tier II Rapid Response/Dislocated Worker Grant
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has provided Region 5 with a Tier II Rapid Response/Dislocated Worker Grant in the amount of $940,500. The grant is aimed at former workers at Delphi, Guide and Collins Aikmann.
Region 6 Counties: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush, Union, Wayne
- Training Acceleration Grants
One $73,120 grant was awarded to Tyson Foods in Portland and will help train 401 incumbent workers in earning a customized food service certificate.
- Moving Forward Grants
Four “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 22, which serves Muncie Area Career Center, Muncie High School, Randolph Southern High School, Delaware High School, Harrison-Washington High School, Liberty-Perry High School, Blackford County High School, Randolph Eastern High School and Monroe Central High School, in the amount of $67,709.
- Area Vocational District 27, which serves New Castle Area Career Programs, New Castle High School, Blue River Valley High School, South Henry High School, Shenandoah High School, Charles A. Beard High School, Union High School and Nettle Creek High School, received a $36,845 grant.
- Area Vocational District 28, which serves Richmond Community Schools, Richmond High School, Northeast Wayne and Randolph Southern High School, received $40,000
- Area Vocational District 34, serving Whitewater Technical Career Center, Connersville High School, Centerville High School, Lincoln High School, Union County High School, Rushville High School, Franklin County High School, Fayette County High School and Western Wayne High School, received $30,000.
- Cultivating the New Economy: Agriculture in the 21st Century
The region successfully completed its first annual Agri-business conference, Cultivating the New Economy: Agriculture in the 21st Century. The conference took place on April 5, 2007 and was attended by 150 individuals. The goal of the conference was to inform and educated attendees in the practices of 21st Century Agriculture, the technology involved, the future of the agri-business industry and how Indiana can take advantage. The keynote speaker was Mark Drabenstott, Director of the Center for Regional Competitiveness at the Rural Policy Research Institute.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance
Former employees from two production lines at Visteon Systems, LLC, Climate Control Division in Connersville are receiving services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) programs. The former employees who worked in the two production lines at the firm are eligible for a variety of services that include occupational training, income support, relocation allowances, job search allowances, and a health coverage tax credit.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
In addition to its agribusiness conference held in April, the region also kicked off high school business plan competitions through Business Opportunities for Self Starters (BOSS) program. The program had 165 applications with a recruitment goal of 90 students. Indiana University East developed the curriculum and is implementing the project. The business plan competitions occurring in each county started in June and will wrap up in July.
Region 7 Counties: Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo
- Robotics Workshops for Teachers
As a result of a Department of Workforce Development grant, Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute conducted a teacher training workshop in June to help teachers better use robotics as a teaching tool in the classroom. The three-day workshop was aimed at middle and high school teachers and designed to introduce a robotics curriculum with an emphasis on science, mathematics and problem-solving.
- Moving Forward Grants
Two “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 30, which serves Area 30 Career Center, Cloverdale High School, South Putnam High School, North Putnam High School, Greencastle High School, Eminence High School, and Spencer Owen High School, in the amount of $27,800.
- Area Vocational District 35, which serves Vigo County School Corporation, McLean Education Center and Clay Community High School, received a $35,161 grant.
- Training Acceleration Grants
One grant of $5,382 was awarded to Cottage Gardens Collections in Bainbridge and will help train 3 incumbent workers in earning certifications in Microsoft and Adobe applications.
- Tier I planning grant
The Indiana Deparmtent of Workforce Development has provided the region with a $25,000 planning grant to begin the process of assisting dislocated workers at International Paper in Terre Haute.
Region 8 Counties: Brown, Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen
Robotics Workshops for Teachers
As a result of a Department of Workforce Development grant, Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington conducted a teacher training workshop in June to help teachers better use robotics as a teaching tool in the classroom. The three-day workshop was aimed at middle and high school teachers and designed to introduce a robotics curriculum with an emphasis on science, mathematics and problem-solving.
- Moving Forward Grants
Three “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 36, which serves Hoosier Hills Career Center, Monroe County High School, Eastern Greene High School, Richland Beanblossom High School, and Martinsville High School, in the amount of $45,000.
- Area Vocational District 39, which serves Shakamak High School, Linton High School, Southwest High School, Northeast High School, White River Valley High School, Barr-Reeve High School, Bloomfield High School, North Daviess High School, Washington High School, and Loogootee High School received $28,245.
- Area Vocational District 40, serving North Lawrence Career Center, North Lawrence High School, Mitchell High School, Brownstown High School, Shoals High School, Orleans High School, and Medora High School, received $79,691.
- Training Acceleration Grants
One grant of $57,052 was awarded to the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Foundation and will help train 23 incumbent workers in earning management and supervisory certifications.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
Bloomington Hospital officially opened a new simulator lab facility in a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 27, 2007. Through SSI funding, the region purchased simulators and is partnering with the hospital to offer training to nursing students. The hospital renovated a facility at its own expense to create a lab where the Sim equipment is housed. The new facility will enhance training activities on the simulation mannequins by students at Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College as well as employees of Bloomington Hospital.
- JAG-Indiana
Eastern Greene High School in Bloomfield has joined Jobs for America’s Graduates and has completed its first school year in the program. Jobs for America’s Graduates is a national not-for-profit organization that seeks to keep students in school through graduation and to ensure their transition after high school into meaningful employment or post-secondary education. During the first year of operation, the program has provided targeted educational and workforce assistance to a core group of students who have been identified at risk of dropping out of school. The Indiana version of the program is known as JAG-Indiana.
Region 9 Counties: Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland
Dream It. Do It. Program Begins
The Region 9 Workforce Development Board has formally launched the Southeast Indiana Dream It. Do It. campaign aimed at attracting young adults into manufacturing careers and extending education and training opportunities to meet a growing demand for skilled employees. The campaign seeks to boost community college and training enrollment in fields related to manufacturing, while also broadening awareness about today’s manufacturing careers.
- Moving Forward Grants
Two “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 41, which serves Columbus Area Career Connection, Decatur County High School, Bartholomew School Corporation, Greensburg High School, Crothersville High School, Seymour High School, and Brown County High School, in the amount of $79,691.
- Area Vocational District 42, serving Southeastern Career Center, Jac-Cen-Del High School, South Ripley High School, Jennings Co. High School, Rising Sun High School, Batesville High School, Milan High School, Sunman High School, South Dearborn High School, Lawrenceburg High School, Madison High School, South West Jefferson County High School and Switzerland County High School, received $80,000.
- Training Acceleration Grants
Two grants totaling $251,650 were awarded to firms in the region and will help 93 incumbent workers earn certificates of applied learning in auto manufacturing, manufacturing apprenticeships and journeyman upgrades. The grants were awarded to Cummins Inc. of Columbus, and Concept Tool and Engineering of North Vernon.
- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
A total of 90 individuals completed the Management and Supervisory Institute class through Ivy Tech Community College. The institute equips front line supervisors and managers with the leadership skills and strategies that keep employee performance on track and aligned with business objectives.
Region 10 Counties: Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington
Moving Forward Grant
One “Moving Forward” grant in the amount of $145,000 was awarded to Area Vocational District 45 in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Area Vocational District 45 serves Prosser School of Technology, Austin High School, Borden High School, Charlestown High School, Christian Academy, Clarksville High School, Corydon Central High School, Crawford County High School, Eastern High School, Floyd Central High School, Henryville High School, Jeffersonville High School, Lanesville High School, New Albany High School, New Washington High School, North Harrison High School, New Washington High School, Providence High School, Salem High School, Scottsburg High School, Silver Creek High School, and South Central High School.- Strategic Skills Initiative Update
All 15 individuals from Floyd County Hospital who enrolled in School At Work program successfully completed their training. This program is aimed at entry level health care workers. Following the training, eight participants enrolled in post-secondary healthcare training.
Region 11 Counties: Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick
Moving Forward Grants
Two “Moving Forward” grants were awarded to Area Vocational Districts in the region to develop new programming leading to long lasting systemic change in career and technical education. The grants, which are being funded through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, were awarded to:
- Area Vocational District 47, which serves Patoka Valley Vocational Cooperative, Jasper High School, Pike County High School, Northeast Dubois High School, Southeast Dubois High School, Southwest Dubois High School, North Spencer High School and East Gibson High School, in the amount of $140,000.
- Area Vocational District 48, serving Perry County Area Vocational Cooperative, Tell City High School, Perry Central High School, and Cannelton High School, received a $40,000 grant.
Two grants were awarded to firms in the region totaling $214,581. The grants will help 174 incumbent workers earn associate degrees in science, certification in Vet practice, journey level upgrades in welding, networking and hydraulics, career development certificates and apprenticeships. Grants were awarded to the Eastside Animal Clinic of Evansville and General Electric Advanced Material in Mt. Vernon.
- Major Opportunities
Enrollments in the Major Opportunities pre-apprenticeship program in the region were listed as 23 students as of late June. The training provider for the region, Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville, reports that eight students have completed classroom training.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance
Former employees from Indiana Tube Corporation, a Handy and Harman Company in Evansville are receiving services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). Eligible former employees can receive a variety of services that include occupational training, income support, relocation allowances, job search allowances, and a health coverage tax credit.
- Robotics Workshops for Teachers
As a result of a Department of Workforce Development grant, Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville conducted a teacher training workshop in June to help teachers better use robotics as a teaching tool in the classroom. The three-day workshop was aimed at middle and high school teachers and designed to introduce a robotics curriculum with an emphasis on science, mathematics and problem-solving.
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