An Overview of WorkOne Services and Opportunities Indiana Housing & Community Development Meeting June 10, 2009

Through WorkOne services job seekers will: Know Their Skills Improve Their Skills Get the Best Possible Job With Their Skills

Job seekers will be able to meet with a WorkOne Advisor and discuss the following items: Job goals and interests The skills you currently possess that will help you get the desired job The skills you will need to acquire to get your desired job Know Your Skills

Computer classes and other skills workshops GED and basic skills classes (math, reading) Short-term training (certifications) Assistance with tuition for approved degree programs On-the-job training Improve Your Skills

Job seekers can meet with a local WorkOne Advisor to discuss your training interests, readiness, and options for high wage and high demand jobs Step One WeldingCNC MachiningAccounting Truck DrivingComputer TechHVAC Health CareSkilled TradesMany Others Improve Your Skills

Job seekers will develop a training plan with their local WorkOne Advisor Step Two Depending upon financial need, WorkOne may be able to help job seekers with other services while they are in a training activity Improve Your Skills

Job seekers can start in a training program but will want to stay in touch with their WorkOne Advisor for any additional help they may need Step Three Improve Your Skills

MindLeaders E-Learning In the summer 2008, the Dept. of Workforce Development purchased e-licenses as one more benefit to help Hoosier job seekers improve their skills. Benefits of the MindLeaders e-licenses include: 24/7 access from any computer Skill Assessments to test knowledge Self-paced courses- no CDs or instructors Certificate of Mastery upon course completion

MindLeaders E-Learning Courses Using Your PC Business Math: Calculator, Decimals, Percents Grammar: Sentence Structures, Punctuation Time Management: Organizing Tasks, Managing Workload Self-Management: Goal Setting, Self- Motivation Microsoft: Excel, Outlook, Word Over 750 Courses!!! Below are some of the many course options that Hoosier job seekers are using to improve their skills.

Help in developing a good resume and cover letter Access to a WorkOne computer lab to conduct your job search Computer classes and other workshops on organizing an effective job search, new interview techniques, internet job search, and other topics WorkOne Advisors will help job seekers prepare for an effective job search Get a Job With Your Skills

Introduction to Computers Microsoft Word 1, 2, and 3 Excel 1, 2, and 3 PowerPoint 1, 2, and 3 I’ve Got Skills Resume Workshop (preparation and typing) Cover Letters Internet Job Search Interviewing E-Learning (MindLeaders tutorial) Get a Job With Your Skills

Invitations to on-site employer hiring events Referrals to employers that are hiring Assistance with internet job searching through WorkOne Advisors will help job seekers prepare for an effective job search Get a Job With Your Skills

Additional Workforce Development Services Unemployment Insurance Collect payments from Employers Pays benefits to claimants Research & Analysis Reports real-time data about labor market information Program Development Create and manage innovative programs to connect Hoosiers with in-demand and high-growth jobs

Indiana Career Connect Indiana Career Connect is the State of Indiana’s official labor exchange website. Indiana Career Connect is a No Cost service that benefits individuals and employers It has been designed specifically to help Hoosier companies find Hoosier workers

Why? Federal Funding mandates that each state provide an electronic labor exchange system To provide better service, Indiana upgraded our system on June 30, 2008 OLD Service Limited Job postings Not user friendly Normally required interaction with a staff member at the WorkOne office Charge to Employers IndianaCareerConnect 10 to 20 times more jobs Easy to use and modern website Mostly self-service from anywhere No Cost to Individuals or Employers

Benefits to Individuals LARGE: The largest grouping of postings for jobs in Indiana QUICK & EASY: Find jobs that are available in your area, and for which you are qualified NO COST FEATURES Labor Market research information for industries and occupations Career exploration and research tools Step by Step Resume builder Automated notifications of available jobs WorkOne staff assistance always available

Benefits to Employers QUICK & EASY: To post job openings, find skilled employees, review resumes, and contact job seekers NO COST RELEVANT: Automated matching available that provides Hoosier job seekers for specific jobs, exclusive to a city, county, or region FEATURES: Research career information, job market trends, and current candidate statistics Research information on economic info for the geographic area, industry, or occupation Links to other HR information Automated Recruiting & Job Matching WorkOne staff assistance always available

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Quick & Easy Job Search Looked for Jobs in Indianapolis that were labeled as an Accountant 228 jobs found in less than a minute!

Standard Resume Creation Easy step by step process to create a resume for anyone Resume layout can be customized (chronological vs. functional) Also can cut & paste from existing resume Job seeker enters their job criteria which is used to match employer criteria

Labor Market Information Provides an overview of the general pay and demand for jobs. Can search by an area and education level This is all Healthcare practice occupations, available in Lafayette, for people with an Associates degree. Growth projections are for Indiana as a whole.

Disability Program Navigator Grant Began in funded through Department of Labor grant Education/Training and Outreach Focus No direct case management Provides “Navigator” in office to work with staff, employers, city officials, non-profit agencies, and others to promote hiring of persons with disabilities

DPN Activities Disability focused job fairs Partnership in Business Leadership Networks Transition workshops for high school students Movie premiere of “Including Samuel” and other guest presenters to regional areas Creation of WorkOne staff manuals, training/orientation information WorkOne Open House and tours for Vocational Rehabilitation clients and other agencies

Contact For additional information on the Department of Workforce Development or WorkOne, please visit or To contact Brianna Morse, DPN State Lead or