Southwest Indiana Workforce Board Receives Grant from the CenterPoint Energy Company Foundation for Neighborhood Navigator’s Program
Evansville, IN— The Neighborhood Navigator program initiative is focused on fostering reliable connections in communities close to downtown Evansville. WorkOne staff are reaching out to local individuals for employment opportunities, successfully establishing sixteen Neighborhood Navigator sites and serving hundreds of individuals, making a significant difference, particularly for participants aged between 25 and 59. This program […]
So.INFAME’s Advanced Manufacturing Technicians Graduate from Vincennes University
Princeton, IN—26 AMT apprentices from Southwest Indiana will be signing up to start a new chapter in their future with a well-paid and in-demand career path on Thursday, May 9th, at the Gibson County 4H Fairgrounds – Toyota Events Center Building. So.INFAME, the Southern Indiana Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education, in partnership with Vincennes University, […]
Southwest Indiana STEM Challenge
Evansville, IN – 28 high school teams from Southern Indiana took part in the 8th Annual Southwest Indiana STEM Challenge at Oakland City University on Friday, April 12th. The event was organized by the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board. Each team, including four students, engaged in group challenges related to the industry, focusing on teamwork, critical […]
Jobs For America’s Graduates State Career Development Conference
On March 15, 2024, students from 12 regions across Indiana took part in the State Career Development Conference at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis. These students, who are part of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program, compete locally each year with winners advancing to the State competition. The local JAG students from Region […]
Southwest Indiana Workforce Board’s Jobs for America’s Graduates Career Development Conference
Evansville, IN – Nine high schools took part in Southwest Indiana Workforce Board’s Region 11 Career Development Conference on Friday, February 2nd. All the students involved are part of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program and competed in thirteen different categories, either as a class or individually. The contests were evaluated by local business […]
Southwest Indiana Workforce Board Hosts Another Vanderburgh County Jobapalooza
Evansville, IN – Southwest Indiana Workforce Board recently organized another successful Jobapalooza event in Vanderburgh County on Thursday, October 19th, which took place at the WorkOne Southwest office in Evansville. The event was open to job seekers of all ages and experience levels and aimed to connect them with potential employers and resources to help […]
Southwest Indiana Workforce Board’s Annual Breakfast Meeting
Evansville, IN – The Southwest Indiana Workforce Board recently concluded its Annual Breakfast Meeting at Venue 812 in Evansville on September 22nd. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals and industry leaders, providing an opportunity for networking and collaboration. The presentations by David St. Clair and Jarred Howard on the Comprehensive Local Needs […]
So.INFAME’s 2023 AMT Graduation
Princeton, IN—On Wednesday, May 10th, 33 students from Southwest Indiana will sign to embark on a new journey for their future in a high-wage, high-demand career path. The Southern Indiana Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (So.INFAME) offers an earn-and-learn model for industrial maintenance positions through a partnership with Vincennes University. View full press release here.
2023 Southwest Indiana STEM Challenge
Evansville, IN – 31 Southern Indiana High School teams will compete in the 7th Annual STEM Challenge on Friday, April 14th at Oakland City University. Each team will include four students that will compete in a variation of group challenges relevant to the industry centered around teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Challenges have been developed […]
JAG CDC 2023
Evansville, IN – Students from nine high schools recently participated in the Region 11 Career Development Conference. The students are part of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program and compete each year locally with winners advancing to the State competition. JAG students compete in 12 different categories either as a class or individually. Competitions […]
