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Are you looking to find new opportunities and advance in your career? Or perhaps you’re a business owner wanting to upskill your team?

No matter who you are or where you are on your path, we can help. Explore the resources for individuals and employers below, then connect with a Navigator to get personalized assistance.

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Explore High-Growth Industries in Indiana

  • Smart Manufacturing & Robotics

    Where makers get things done, Indiana’s resilient workforce is a national leader in manufacturing jobs. The state’s smart manufacturing & robotics industry creates efficiencies by leveraging advanced technologies, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), to be on the cutting edge of collaborative robots and other emerging manufacturing innovations.

    Trending jobs include:

    • CNC Operators
    • Automation Technicians
    • Aerospace Engineers

From a high school degree to a Ph.D., Indiana has good job opportunities for all.

Already a leader in advanced manufacturing, engineering and bio/pharma/life sciences, Indiana is future-focused to meet the workforce demand for the jobs of tomorrow.

Innovations in AI and automation are changing the way we work, while emerging opportunities in high-tech industries – such as smart manufacturing, semiconductors, electric vehicles and alternative energy – are spurring a demand for increased digital and technical skills.

Meanwhile, key infrastructure projects, such as high-speed internet and enhancements to Indiana’s roads, bridges and waterways, are creating the need for skilled tradespeople to help strengthen the state. Indiana is also committed to making sure the critical needs of our communities are met with jobs in education, healthcare, early childhood, public service and more.

RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS

Advance your career in Indiana with these no-cost resources

Indiana offers great jobs today but is also preparing for the jobs of tomorrow. Hoosiers of all education levels and backgrounds can take advantage of Indiana’s growth by developing skills for in-demand industries.

The state has a variety of no-cost resources including training programs, grants and career exploration tools. Whether you’re aspiring to begin a new career or want to pivot from an existing job, these resources can help you get started.

Tuition-Free Certification

The Workforce Ready Grant pays tuition and fees for short-term skills-based training and certificate programs in Indiana’s high-demand sectors such as information technology, health sciences, advanced manufacturing and more. A high school degree is required to get started.

Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities are offered through employers or sponsors. Becoming an apprentice can help you fast-track your career goals and earn higher wages.

Did you know: 94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment, with an average annual salary of $70,000.

College Financial Aid

Indiana has more than $400 million dollars in financial aid available each year to help make college affordable for full-time and part-time students. To find what financial aid you qualify for, you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Click here to learn more about Indiana’s financial aid.

Earn a High School Diploma / Equivalency

If life got in the way and you weren’t able to finish high school, Indiana has adult education programs that can get you to the finish line. The programs are offered in-person, online and sometimes even where you work. There is a proven increase in annual earnings (approximately $8,400). You can also earn an in-demand credential along with your high school degree, helping you achieve your goals faster.

Your Career 2.0

If you worry that your job might be subject to automation, or you simply want to learn new skills, consider upskilling or reskilling. Your next step could be a short-term credential, skills-based training or two- or four-year college degree. Find out what’s in demand and how to best train for those opportunities.

Tailored Resources & Programs

There are a variety of programs designed to serve audiences with specific experiences or needs. This includes veterans, people living with a disability, justice-involved individuals, those who are not English proficient and more. Indiana is focused on reducing barriers to employment and providing all Hoosiers with the opportunity for meaningful work and a good job. Find out what services and programs might meet your needs.

Connect With a Career Navigator

Are you looking to get personalized career guidance tailored to your goals? When you create a One Stop To Start account, a Career Navigator will reach out to help you find the right resources and opportunities for you.

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Hear from Hoosiers who have used Indiana’s state programs to grow in their careers

“The Workforce Ready Grant took away the stress of having to pay for school. If you’re thinking that time has passed you by, or that you’re too old, or it’s too late for you to go back to school, it’s not. You can do it.”

Peggy Bulanda
Practical Nursing

“For me, the length and cost of the training was amazing. I needed something that was on the weekends and wasn’t going to cost me that much. I’ve been able to do a dream job that I never thought I’d be able to do. I am now going back to school to be a dental hygienist.”

Meranda Wrigley
Dental Assistant

“Being employed means I am able to provide for myself and my loved ones. It helps create stability for me; it also gives me a sense of purpose and belonging.”

Michael Adams
Electrical Helper and Logistics Crew Member, IBEW Local 873

RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS

Grow your business and develop a more skilled workforce

Support employee growth and achieve business success. Resources are available to access additional talent pipelines, build apprenticeship programs and find the best candidates with recruitment and screening services.

Employer Training Grant

Employers in high-demand business sectors can be reimbursed up to $5,000 for each newly trained, current or new, full-time employee. There are currently over 100 occupations across six sectors that qualify.

Manufacturing Readiness Grant

Manufacturing Readiness Grants have helped manufacturers make innovative capital investments in smart manufacturing within their Indiana operations—leveraging technologies from advanced communications to cobots to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and beyond.

Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning

Attract and retain workers in today’s competitive labor market by offering work-based learning or an apprenticeship program. The state can help you register and start your program.

On-site Employer Training Opportunities

Host a training program at your worksite, to reach more employees and make it easy for them to attend. An instructor can come to the workplace to train employees in a variety of areas including English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy and more.

Tax Incentives

You may qualify for incentives to expand opportunities for workers through qualifying programs. Find out if your company qualifies and boost your bottom line.

Access Untapped, Skilled Labor Pools

Looking to expand your talent pool? Get connected to unemployed and underemployed Hoosiers, veterans, individuals with a disability, justice-involved individuals, English-language learners, immigrants and refugees. Our business services teams can also help provide creative hiring strategies to help you reach a broader talent pool.

Connect With a Career Navigator

Are you looking to get personalized career guidance tailored to your goals? When you create a One Stop To Start account, a Career Navigator will reach out to help you find the right resources and opportunities for you.

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Hear from employers who have used Indiana’s state programs to grow their business

“We continue to put our money into our people because we know that’s our greatest asset.”

Darin Hackman
VP of Construction, Custom Concrete

“The students have exceeded our highest expectations and we have extended offers for full-time positions to each student who has worked for us through the apprenticeship program. Their success is a testament to the power of hands-on learning and mentorship and we feel very fortunate to be a part of the process.”

Megan Wheeler
Apprenticeship Program Lead, Tonn and Blank Construction

“Adult Ed will increase the retention of your employees. It is a free service to the employer. It will increase your safety record and the safety of your employees.”

Todd DeLey
Director of Adult Education for Washington Township Schools, Indianapolis

IN THE NEWS

Keep up with the latest news about jobs and career resources in Indiana

Goodwill Created A New High School For Dropouts

In 2010, with the help of per-pupil funding from the state, the nonprofit opened The Excel Center, a tuition-free high school tailored for adults.

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California-based med tech company to relocate to Westfield

A California-based company that is developing an automatic, implantable insulin pump to control glucose levels for people with diabetes announced plans Monday to relocate to Westfield.

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Transcendia, Inc. Expands Adding New Production Line and Jobs

Transcendia, Inc., an extruded plastics manufacturer, is adding a new production line and state-of-the-art equipment at their facility located at 300 Industrial Parkway.

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