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2026

Governor Braun Celebrates Indiana Leading the Nation in Registered Apprenticeships During National Apprenticeship Week

Gov. Braun Welcomes COABE to Indiana for the First Time as State Hosts National Gathering

Gov. Braun Announces Appointments to Indiana State Workforce Development Board

Gov. Braun Highlights Mosaic Center During National Public Health Week

Inside Workforce Legislation: A Look at DWD’s Role

A Century of Insight: IBRC’s Role in Shaping Indiana’s Workforce & Economic Strategy

Gov. Braun Announces National Recognition for Indiana's Adult Education Leadership

Gov. Braun Honors Adult Learners and Workforce Partnerships

Indiana Adult Education Helps Shelbyville Native Rewrite Her Story

Building Futures Through Adult Education: Carley and Shalaya’s Journeys into the Trades

2025

Inside Workforce Legislation: A Look at DWD’s Role

A Century of Insight: IBRC’s Role in Shaping Indiana’s Workforce & Economic Strategy

Gov. Braun Announces National Recognition for Indiana's Adult Education Leadership

Gov. Braun Honors Adult Learners and Workforce Partnerships

Indiana Adult Education Helps Shelbyville Native Rewrite Her Story

Building Futures Through Adult Education: Carley and Shalaya’s Journeys into the Trades

DWD Uses New Business Intelligence Tools to Improve Unemployment Insurance Operations

Indiana’s JVSG Program Honors Top Veteran Service Providers at Annual Conference

Senator Todd Young Recognized for Ongoing Support of Adult Education

Governor Braun announces Indiana Economic Development Corporation president, “Crossroads of America” adoption

Governor Braun launches Power Up Indiana to grow well-paying jobs for Hoosiers

Indiana’s ETPL System Improves with the Creation of Top Jobs

DWD Announces Enhancements to Unemployment Insurance Claims Process for Employers

JAG Indiana Wins Three Awards at JAG National Training Seminar

Accelerating Apprenticeship Placement: DWD Launches Connectivity Tool on Apprenticeship Indiana Website

Wagler Training Center Awarded $18,750 Grant for Heavy Equipment Simulator

DWD Launching New Website: Top Jobs

DWD Secures $6.25 Million to Expand Registered Apprenticeships in Indiana

Apprenticeships for the AI Era through Workforce Innovation

New Online Appeals Portal Enhances Convenience for Unemployment Insurance Claims

DWD Enhances Unemployment Insurance Communication with AI-Powered Plain Language Tool

DWD’s UI Team Honored with NASWA’s Highest Award for Unemployment Insurance Integrity

Strengthening Indiana’s Apprenticeship Ecosystem: DWD Launches New Apprenticeship Indiana Website

Employers Connect with Local and National Intermediaries at Registered Apprenticeship Program Event in Columbus

JAG Indiana Students to Compete for National Recognition at 2025 Career Development Conference

USPS In-Person Proofing Provides Flexible ID Verification During the Unemployment Insurance Application Process

DWD Claim Status Tracker – “Baked-In” Solution for Keeping UI Claimants Informed

2025 Adult Education Day Honors Adult Learners and Indiana Employers, Showcasing Statewide Success Stories

More Hoosiers are Advancing Their Careers with Workforce Ready Grants

Indiana Employer Training Grants Generate $334 Million in Community Impact

DWD Awards Grant Funds to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs

2024

JAG Indiana Expands to 250 Programs for 2025

JAG Indiana Students Participate in National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, DC

DWD Honored with Awards for Governor’s Public Service & APM Observability

Success Increases as Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Indiana Chapter Expands

Celebrating Workforce Development Month

Katie Rounds is DWD’s Chief Workforce Officer

New UI Chat Feature Expands Communication Options for Users

DWD and Adult Education Bring $35 Million Economic Boost to Indiana

Tom Kavanagh Named Northern Indiana Workforce Board President & CEO

Mike Smith Excited to be “Back Home Again in Indiana”

DWD’s Noah Shelton Wins Next Level Leadership Award

Employer Training Grant Funds Available to Help Hire, Train and Retain New Employees

Monthly Employment Report Helps Provide Overview of Indiana’s Overall Workforce Landscape

JAG Indiana Serves as Talent Pipeline Between High School Students and Indiana Employers

DWD congratulates JAG Indiana students for accolades garnished through their efforts at the 2024 National JAG Career Development Conference

Unemployment Insurance Application Process Faster and More Efficient with Document Upload Feature

Indiana DWD Helps Lead Nationwide Efforts in UI Modernization Initiative

DWD recently received the State Innovation Award for its Adult Education “Programs of Excellence” initiative from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education

JAG Indiana hosted its annual CDC on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Ivy Tech Indianapolis

Adult learners, Indiana employers
honored at 2024 Adult Education Day

Gov. Holcomb's 2024 Next Level Agenda priorities early childhood education workforce

2023

JAG Indiana receives $30,000 grant from the Regions Foundation to create new leadership development opportunities

DWD names 17 adult education providers as Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence

Grant funding available to become an Adult Education provider

Gov. Holcomb announces JAG Indiana to double workforce program across Indiana

JAG Indiana's 2023 graduating class earns more than $23 million in scholarships

Indiana OWBLA certifies new
pre-apprenticeship in construction

JAG Indiana hosted its annual CDC on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Ivy Tech Indianapolis

IAACE and DWD Celebrated Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse (North Atrium) on February 15, 2023

2022

The Indiana chapter of Jobs for America’s Graduates announced today that this year's graduating class earned more than $24,300,000 in scholarship money

The IN DWD recently received $3,907,725 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Building America program

Parrys Hooks made the most out of her only year participating in Kokomo High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program

Two State Technology Programs Chosen as Honorees for TechPoint Mira Awards

2021

Porter County schools partner with Council of Carpenters to launch carpentry SEAL programs

Ivy Tech Valparaiso launches Broadband SEAL to Meet IT Industry Demand

John Jay Center for Learning launches SkillsTrac Adult State Earn and Learn (SEAL) program

Ivy Tech-Lafayette launches a Telecommunications State Earn and Learn Program with the Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship and numerous employer partners

Lafayette Adult Resource Academy launches Life Sciences State Earn and Learn program

South Bend School Corp. launches Health Science State Earn and Learn program

Fort Wayne Career Academy Launches Nine State Earn and Learn Programs

JAG students from across Indiana compete in annual competition

Vincennes University Jasper, Patoka Valley Career and Technical Cooperative launch State Earn and Learns in Automation and Robotics, Construction

Alexandria-Monroe High School develops healthcare SEAL program

Indiana Transitions to New High School Equivalency Exam

New Castle Career Center launches three State Earn and Learn programs

COSMOS launches first State Earn and Learn in CNA/Pre-Nursing and Education

Area 31 Career Center develops four State Earn and Learn programs

Joshua’s Hand launches its first State Earn and Learn in Construction Trades

The Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship recognizes Heartland Career Center as a leader in work-based learning, with the addition of seven new State Earn and Learn programs

Hardon Educational Institute SEAL Group Photo

Hardon Educational Institute launches Healthcare State Earn and Learn with Indianapolis Public Schools, IU Health, Eskenazi Health, and other healthcare partners

2020

Elkhart SEAL Image: Two people working at Diesel Service Technology

Elkhart Area Career Center Launches Indiana’s First Diesel Service Technology State Earn and Learn

Group shot of WBL, School, and Students receiving SEAL Certification at Columbia City High School

Columbia City High School launches six State Earn and Learn (SEAL) programs

Group shot of WBL, School, and Students receiving SEAL Certification

West Central CTE program certified as State Earn and Learn (SEAL)

Image of man using a high precision machining tool

Hammond Area Career Center Launches Precision Machining Academy State Earn and Learn

Adults Listening to Speaker

Indiana Adult Education Helps Hoosiers Prepare for Careers in High Demand Fields

State hits major milestone with introduction of 100th SEAL program

State Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship creates advisory board

High School Equivalency Test Fees Covered By CARES Act Funding

Elkhart Area Career Center launches first State Earn and Learn in Early Childhood Education

New Providers Join Adult Education

Heartland Career Center earns four SEAL certifications

Garrett High School earns second state SEAL certification

JAG students from across Indiana compete in annual competition

Michigan City High School earns advanced manufacturing SEAL certification

Year in review: Indiana hits record employment in 2019

2019

Indiana Office of Technology becomes first state agency to earn SEAL certification

JAG Student Winner Holding Plaque for First Place in Employability Skills Competition Standing in Front of JAG Poster

Madison High student takes top honor in national JAG competition

Picture of Engaged Adult Learners Taking Notes in Class and Smiling at Teacher off Camera

Funding opportunity available to state's Adult Education providers

Two Male Construction Workers Review Blue Prints on the Hood of a Vehicle in Front of Shipping Crates

Indiana’s construction sector posts strong jobs numbers over past year

Two Students Posing for Picture

Program aims to place minorities in construction careers

Robotic Welding Arm Creating Sparks While Working

Growing Anderson manufacturer benefitting from state grant, new program

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Indiana’s unemployment rate at lowest level in 18 months

Picture of DWD staff accepting award for Unemployment Insurance Integrity award

Indiana’s Unemployment Insurance program wins prestigious Integrity award

U.S. Dept. of Labor honors Indiana’s Unemployment Insurance program with top award

Graphic of a Woman shouting "Did you Know"" into a megaphone

Five interesting facts about Indiana's Adult Education program

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Private employment hits another new high in 2019

Picture of Garrett High School Staff with Work Based Learning Team holding a SEAL Certification

Garrett High School's construction program earns SEAL certification

Picture of DWD JAG staff holding the JAG 5 for 5 award on stage with the JAG Banner behind them

Indiana's JAG program continues to excel by again winning top honor

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May unemployment claims at lowest level in 2019

Hamilton Heights students posing for a picture at a Conference table/booth for Build Your Future Indiana

Hamilton Heights offering first SEAL program for construction industry

Picture of Employer Shaking the hand of a high school Student who is signing on with that employer

'Signing Day' not just for athletes anymore

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Indiana reports record growth in its labor force

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Indiana reports record first-quarter employment

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Bowen Center to host annual Indiana Health Workforce Summit

DWD unveils improved Unemployment Insurance system for employers

2019 JAG Career Development Conference Cover Image Cropped- Cover Depicts 2 Different Stages of a Young Girl's life, Student and Graduate and Gives Conference Information with JAG Logo

High school students honored at JAG State Career Development Conference

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January jobs report keeps Indiana on record pace

Picture of DWD Staff Holding NASWA Award in Front of NASWA Banner on Stage

DWD's virtual job fair for inmates receives national award

2019 big year for DWD's apprenticeship program

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Record high 3.28 million Hoosiers working in 2018

2018

Finance department at Indianapolis-based Johnson Controls certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance

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Indiana outpaces nation in several key areas of employment

Volunteer receiving award at the Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence ceremony

Serve Indiana honors volunteers at annual Awards for Excellence ceremony

DWD Commissioner Fred Payne Holding HIRE Program Award

Indiana ex-offender HIRE program earns national honor

Teacher speaking in front of Adult Learners

Indiana a national leader in adult education

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Community Health Network uses state training grant to help save lives

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Inmates from around the state participate in virtual job fair

JAG Indiana expanding, plans to add 250 more programs

Indiana Career Explorer Landing page screen shot

The Indiana Career Explorer Pilot Program expands by 20 middle schools for 2018-19

Indiana Career Connect landing page screen shot

Mobile App Enhances Indiana Career Connect

Darrel Zeck and representative from Stewart's Healthcare Consultants holding SEAL

Stewart's Healthcare Consultants Starts First Certified Earn & Learn Program

Darrel Zeck Head Shot

Darrel Zeck Selected as First Executive Director of the Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship

Governor's First Recognized Earn & Learn Programs to be Launched by Stewart's Healthcare Consultants

DWD Honored for Use of Convenient, High-Tech Web Service For Employers

JAG CDC 2018 Program Cover

Hoosier Students Honored at JAG State Career Development Conference in Indianapolis

NextLevel Jobs Open House for Job Seekers and Employers to be Hosted at Hobart's Southlake Mall

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Indiana Among Founding States to Address Workforce Opportunities Through Launch of the Skillful State Network

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Rapid Response team activated to assist displaced Autocar employees

2017

Serve Indiana Award Recipients Standing on Stage

Serve Indiana Honors Outstanding Hoosier Volunteers

DWD Pilots Digital Job Fairs in Three Cities Nov. 15-16

HIRE 5 year anniversary team picture

HIRE Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary at State House

Indiana Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Infographic

DWD Anti-Fraud Efforts Result in $200 Million Impact to UI Trust Fund

STEM Hall of Fame Award with TPF4Y and DWD

TPF4Y and Indiana DWD jointly inducted into the STEM Hall of Fame as 2017 Partner of the Year

Picture of the inside of a manufacturing facility

Up to 25,000 Qualified Manufacturing Workers Needed in Elkhart County

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Up to $20 Million in Grants Available Through Department of Workforce Development’s Skill UP Indiana! Program

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Indiana Workforce Success Story: Skill UP Indiana! Grants

WorkOne Achievement Award-iLAB and Joseph Roe

iLAB, Joseph Roe of Indianapolis both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-MS Companies Lauren Marks

MS Companies, Lauren Marks of Henderson both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-Priscilla Jackson

Priscilla Jackson of North Vernon received WorkOne Achievement Award

WorkOne Achievement Award-Tenneco Robert Blackwell

Tenneco, Robert Blackwell of Jeffersonville both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-St. Vincent Medical Group Mindy Babbitt

St. Vincent Medical Group, Mindy Babbitt of Paoli both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-PPG Industrial Coatings, Natasha Trinkle

PPG Industrial Coatings, Natasha Trinkle of Terre Haute both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-Triton Metal Products Scott Lawson

Triton Metal Products, Scott Lawson of Marion both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-Ball Corporation Mandy Green

Ball Corporation, Mandy Green of Lafayette both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-Muncie Novelty Doniell Hiser

Muncie Novelty, Doniell Hiser of Montpelier both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

WorkOne Achievement Award-GDC of Elkhart County

GDC of Elkhart County received WorkOne Achievement Award

WorkOne Achievement Award-Calpipe Industries Inc. Randy Dean

Calpipe Industries, Inc., Randy Dean of La Porte both received WorkOne Achievement Awards

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WorkOne Achievement Awards Honor Hoosiers and Hoosier Employers

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Indiana has Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rate for Military Veterans