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Purdue Extension of La Porte County
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Indiana Career Explorer
A career planning system for all Hoosiers.
Explore jobs in demand, assess your skills, and develop a plan to get the education and training you need to begin planning for your future today.
Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship
Matt Presley Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship MPresley@dwd.IN.gov Phone: 317-670-4421
Ivy Tech Community College
Nathan Hess, Employer Consultant NHess13@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-476-4768
Patti Shields, Executive Director PShields13@ivytech.edu
Admissions Jessica Underwood JUnderwood9@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-464-8514 x 3040
Purdue Extension – Work Ready
Mary Foell, Extension Educator – Community Development MFoell@purdue.edu Phone: 219-324-9407
School Finder Tool & Expore Careers
If you know what you want to do or the school you want, but you don’t know which colleges in Indiana fit that description, use this school finder tool.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Learn More Indiana
Dedicated to connecting you with the right information and resources to make your search a success. Let’s get started today on putting your education in your hands.
Phone: 888-528-4719
Master Remote Work Professional Certificates
One-month specialized training which combines online work with interactive workshops. This educational program is designed to equip workers with the tools and skills needed to work from home. You will have a coach assigned to you to help navigate the curriculum and technology.
Next Level Jobs
Free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries.
WorkOne – Northwest Indiana
- Skill assessment
- Career counseling and planning
- Statewide job matching system
- Employment library and technology tools
- Resume and cover letter writing assistance
- High School Equivalency or H.S.E. and basic education
- Training programs and workshops
- Training grant and scholarship information
- Work and family related support services and community resources
EMPLOYER SUPPORT
Center for Workforce Innovation
Specialized Assessments/Job Analysis/WorkKeys
Becky Fry BFry@gotoworkonenw.com Phone: 219-462-2940 x 1043
Dislocated Worker
Grant Reimbursement
Hire A Slicer
- Search Candidates
- Job Shadowing
Jen Hunt, Director of Career Readiness info@hireaslicer.com Phone: 219-362-7506 x81610
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech addresses all your training, certification, and educational needs, customized for your workforce. We also assist in talent acquisition through engagement opportunities with students to build your pipeline for employment needs, internships, and work-and-learn experiences.
Nathan Hess, Employer Consultant NHess13@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-476-4768
Patti Shields, Executive Director PShields13@ivytech.edu
Marcos Rodriquez, Site Director – La Porte & Michigan City MRodriqu@ivytech.edu Phone: 219-879-9137 x6225
Indiana Dept. of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship
- Develop a DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Develop a State Earn and Learn (State-Level Apprenticeship Program) for youth and adults
- Help connect with schools and education providers to build a talent pipeline
Matt Presley MPresley@dwd.IN.gov Phone: 317-670-4421
State & Federal Tax Credits Tax credits for hiring individuals that have difficulty retaining/securing employment
Next Level Jobs
Training Reimbursement Email: Questions@NextLevelJobs.org Phone: 866-591-5018
Reimbursements up to $50,000 to train employees in high-growth fields
Northwest Indiana SBDC
Purdue University Northwest 9800 Connecticut Drive Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 219-614-3513
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Purdue Extension of La Porte County
- Digital Ready for Small Businesses
- Skills for Success on the Job
- Work Ready
- Workforce Development Programs
Mary Foell MFoell@purdue.edu Phone: 219-324-9407
Small Business Administration
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
On the job training of new & incumbent employees reimbursement
Center for Workforce Innovation Tammy Stump TStump@cwicorp.com Phone: 219-462-2940
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES
CHILDCARE
Family & Social Services Administration
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte
Located under “Community Resources for Parents, Educators & Community Members
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
Swanson Center
La Porte: 1230 W. State Road 2
219.362.2145
Michigan City: 7224 W. 400 N.
219.879.4621
Indiana Be Well
2-1-1 (Option 3)
Available 24/7
FAMILY/PARENTING
HEALTH INSURANCE
HOUSING
NUTRITION/FOOD ASSISTANCE
Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
Township Trustee
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
Catholic Charities
219-879-9312
North Central Community Action Agencies
219-872-0351
Township Trustee
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Catholic Charities
219-879-9312
North Central Community Action Agencies
219-872-0351
NIPSCO
Payment arrangements & resources
Township Trustee
VETERAN SERVICES
LaPorte County
Provides services to veterans and their dependents. Services include Deaht & Disability Pensions, Disability Compensation, VA Guaranteed Loans, Education Benefits, Burial Assistance, and Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance
Contact Us
Phone: 219-324-8584
Address: 809 Washington Street
La Porte IN, 46350
