Region 1  Counties: Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Six grants of $516,985 focused on training 123 incumbent workers in information technology, industrial apprenticeships, continuous process improvement and diesel mechanic within the manufacturing, information technology, and healthcare industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $1,511,580 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in advanced manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. The grant will provide training to 404 Hoosiers and place 260 Hoosiers in shortage occupations.

• Major Opportunities

  Governor Daniels awarded $500,000 to Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana Plan in Region 1 to train 200 individuals in pre-apprenticeship programs in the construction trades. The program, geared toward minorities, is a part of Governor Daniels Major Moves initiative.  

• Portage High School

  Started a Robotics Camp school-based enterprise to get middle school student interested in robotics and to raise funds for high school robotics competitions. ($20,000)

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 9 participating teachers in Region 1 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop.

• Workforce Literacy

  Investment of $200,000 focused on upgrading the skill levels of 75 workers in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, math and digital literacy within the transportation/distribution/logistics and manufacturing industries at the Ports of Indiana.

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Region 2  Counties: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Twenty-five grants of $1,475,011 focused on training 782 incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, welding, degrees, and information technology within the insurance/financial, life sciences, and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $1,583,112 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in life sciences and healthcare. The grant will provide training to 382 Hoosiers and place 304 Hoosiers in shortage occupations.

• Major Opportunities

  Governor Daniels awarded $175,350 to Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana Plan to train 70 individuals in pre-apprenticeship programs in the construction trades. The program, geared toward minorities, is a part of Governor Daniels Major Moves initiative.

• New Prairie High School

  Provided start up funds for a FIRST Robotics team. ($10,000)

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 15 participating teachers in Region 2 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop. Teacher created a robotics lesson plan.

• Workforce Literacy

  Investment of $198,650 focused on upgrading the skill levels of 260 workers in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, math and digital literacy within manufacturing and transportation industries.

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Region 3   Counties: Adams, Allen, De Kalb, Grant, Huntington, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Whitley

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Thirty-one grants of $2,619,304 focused on training 2,292 incumbent workers primarily in advanced manufacturing, apprenticeships in industrial and construction trades, journeyman upgrades, career development certificates (college credit), information technology, and nursing within the agri-business, life sciences, construction, healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $1,768,246 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in advanced manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. The grant will provide training to 665 Hoosiers and place 105 Hoosiers in shortage occupations.

• Major Opportunities

  Governor Daniels awarded $125,100 to Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana Plan in Region 3 to train 50 individuals in pre-apprenticeship programs in the construction trades. The program, geared toward minorities, is a part of Governor Daniels Major Moves initiative.

• New Haven High School

  Started a robotics school-based enterprise to raise funds for high school robotics competitions. ($20,000)

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 15 participating teachers in Region 3 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop. Teacher created a robotics lesson plan.

• Workforce Literacy

  Investment of $43,654 focused on upgrading the skill levels of 25 workers in ESL, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, math and digital literacy within plastics manufacturing industry.

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Region 4  Counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Miami, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, White

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Nineteen grants of $1,631,755 focused on training 1,185 incumbent workers primarily in advanced manufacturing, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, career development certificates (college credit), associate degrees, plastics certifications, information technology, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and nursing within the agri-business, life sciences, construction, healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $346,202 awarded to the region to help create jobs in advanced manufacturing. The grant will provide Skill Map training to 300 manufacturing workers and will support the region's efforts of the WIRED grant.

• Jefferson High School

  Started a robotics school-based enterprise to raise funds for high school robotics competitions and provided funding for a FIRST Robotics team. ($30,000)

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 10 participating teachers in Region 4 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop. Teacher created a robotics lesson plan.

• WIRED

  The WIRED grant is a three-year, $15-million initiative that will be used by regional workforce and economic development and education officials to encourage entrepreneurship, support older workers and target transitional market sectors such as advanced manufacturing. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, WIRED is an acronym for Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development.

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Region 5  Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Shelby

• Training Acceleration Grant

  Sixty-one grants of $5,768,422 focused on training 3,610 incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, auto repair, career development certificates (college credit), information technology, Six Sigma, nursing, project management, business, project management, welding and aerospace technology primarily within the aerospace, agri-business, construction, electric power, electronics, healthcare, information technology, insurance, life sciences, logistics, printing, and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $778,241 awarded to the region to help create jobs in health care, manufacturing, automotive and logistics industries. The grant will provide scholarships, certifications and/or training opportunities for 159 Hoosiers.

• Major Opportunities

  Governor Daniels awarded $701,000 to Ivy Tech Community College, Associated Builders & Contractors, Aztec and Indiana Plan in Region 5 to train 280 individuals in pre-apprenticeship programs in the construction trades. The program, geared toward minorities, is a part of Governor Daniels Major Moves initiative.

• Greenfield -Central High School; Walker Career Center; Perry Meridian High School; McKenzie Career Center; Center Grove High School; Southport High School; Pike High School; Hamilton Southeastern High School

  Provided funding for eight FIRST Robotics teams and two Robotics Camp school-based enterprises to get middle school student interested in robotics and to raise funds for high school robotics competitions. ($114,571)

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 37 participating teachers in Region 5 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop. Teacher created a robotics lesson plan.

• Workforce Literacy

  Investment of $344,192 focused on upgrading the skill levels of 280 workers in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, math and digital literacy within the health care and mental health industries.

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Region 6  Counties: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush, Union, Wayne

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Thirteen grants of $749,101 focused on training 459 incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing including CNC, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, associate degrees, and career development certifications (college credits) within the construction, manufacturing, media, and printing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $2,114,082 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in agri-business and entrepreneurship. The grant will provide training to more than 189 Hoosiers, fund more than 30 business plans, and generate more than $2 million in venture-retained investments.

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Region 7  Counties: Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Nine grants of $599,548 focused on training 268 incumbent workers in career development and technical certificates (college credit) journeyman upgrades, management and supervision, solid works, and Gibbs cam within the agri-business and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $691,203 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in advanced manufacturing. The grant will provide training to 204 Hoosiers and will award WorkKeys certifications to 4,400 workers.

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Region 8  Counties: Brown, Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Eight grants of $1,675,654 focused on training 877 incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), management and supervision, and plastics within the manufacturing and hotel and entertainment industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $1,853,800 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in bio-manufacturing, hospitality and healthcare. The grant will provide training to 2,565 Hoosiers and place 623 Hoosiers in shortage occupations.

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 11 participating teachers in Region 8 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop. Teacher created a robotics lesson plan.

• Workforce Literacy

  IInvestment of $300,000 focused on upgrading the skill levels of 825 workers in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, math and digital literacy within travel and tourism industry and 300 in health devices manufacturing.

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Region 9 Counties: Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Eighteen grants of $1,249,243 focused on training 673 incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, information technology, career development certificates (college credit), business, Six Sigma, within the logistics and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $975,000 awarded to the region to address occupational skill shortages and skill demands of emerging occupations. Specific training programs include supervisory leadership, nursing and engineering, computerized controls and software.

• Columbus Area Career Connection

  Started a robotics school-based enterprise to raise funds for high school robotics competitions and provided start up funding for a FIRST Robotics team. ($30,000)

• Workforce Literacy

  Investment of $145,864 focused on upgrading the skill levels of 400 workers in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, math and digital literacy within the health devices manufacturing industry and 30 in the automotive parts manufacturing industry.

• Jump Start

  Jump Start - Up to $1.5M available for development, implementation, and sustainability of innovative training and education programs in advanced manufacturing. Programs will address current and anticipated skill shortages in the advanced manufacturing industry as a result of recent Cummins & Honda announcements, as well as, anticipated supplier growth.

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Region 10  Counties: Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Nine grants of $1,058,337 focused on training 789 incumbent workers in industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, career development certificates (college credit), welding, and nursing within the agri-business, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $1,387,810 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in advanced manufacturing and healthcare. The grant will provide training to 440 Hoosiers and place 195 Hoosiers in shortage occupations.

• Ivy Tech Sellersburg

  Provided funds for train the trainer professional development on starting robotics camps. ($19,950)

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Region 11  Counties: Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick

• Training Acceleration Grants

  Sixteen grants of $1,462,128 focused on training 1,395 incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing, industrial apprenticeships, journeyman upgrades, career development certificates (college credit), college credit and associate degrees within the manufacturing industry.

• Strategic Skills Initiative

  $1,215,829 awarded to the region to help create jobs and grow skills in advanced manufacturing and healthcare. The grant will provide training to 372 Hoosiers.

• Major Opportunities

  Governor Daniels awarded $100,500 to Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana Plan in Region 11 to train 40 individuals in pre-apprenticeship programs in the construction trades. The program, geared toward minorities, is a part of Governor Daniels Major Moves initiative.

• Jasper High School

  Started a Robotics Camp school-based enterprise to get middle school student interested in robotics and to raise funds for high school robotics competitions. ($30,000)

• VEX Robotics

  DWD partnered with ITCC for teacher workshops on VEX Robotics. 11 participating teachers in Region 11 received a free Vex Robotics kit and free Autodesk Inventor software for participating in the 3-day workshop. Teacher created a robotics lesson plan.

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Other Non-Regional Grants of Note

• Manufacturing State Action Team

  Up to $2.0M to grow awareness and interest in advanced manufacturing careers across the state. (Note: Included in this amount is $50,000 for a Dream-It. Do-It. Campaign in Region 9.)

• Healthcare State Action Team

  Up to $2.0M to actively address nursing shortage throughout the state through the development and implementation of innovative, sustainable solutions addressing the root causes.

• Veterans Training/Placement Services

  DWD received a grant of $750,000 to assist veterans with job placement and training services.  The grant serves 375 veterans in the following counties: Adams, Allen, Boone, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Huntington, Johnson, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Noble, St. Joseph, Shelby, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley.

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