EmployIndy, Marion County’s Workforce Investment Board and operator of the WorkOne Indy network, launched “New Year New You” this week aimed at exposing Indianapolis residents to the job training and placement services available at no cost.
EmployIndy annually invests more than $5 million in job training through the WorkOne Indy network. Last year this investment led to nearly 4000 Marion County residents finding new employment and more than 665 earned degrees. With the start of 2015, “New Year New You” seeks to help even more residents begin a pathway to advancing their current careers or beginning new ones. Residents seeking career development services are encouraged to engage the WorkOne Indy network through any of its access points, including three physical locations, community and faith based organizations or the online portal WorkOneIndy.com. Services available include training funds, career exploration and job search assistance, along with resume development, interview practice and soft skills training. All WorkOne Indy services are available to Marion County residents free of charge.
“‘New Year New You’ enhances our culture’s tradition of kicking-off the New Year with determination,” said Brooke Huntington, president and CEO of EmployIndy. “While so many of us resolve to make personal improvements, we often overlook our careers. We are challenging both residents and employers to commit to both career and professional development and WorkOne Indy is for people who want to make that positive career change.”
“Getting people back to work or on the road to a better job is our goal at WorkOne Indy,” said Ron Harrison, Director of WorkOne Indy Operations. “If you are committed to your own personal career growth and development, we have the tools to help you accomplish your goals.”
Throughout 2015, and in addition to available services listed previously, a variety of specific training and hiring programs will be offered through WorkOne Indy, including positions at the new Lowe’s Customer Support Center, PowerTrain Indy and Employ Up which launches in May.
