Tools and resources to help you on your career path
Through the services below, you can receive personalized guidance and tools to help you take your career to the next level.
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Career Readiness
Build skills & advance your career through education or training opportunities
WorkOne Indy partners with organizations throughout Central Indiana who offer occupational skills trainings and certifications.
Free training funds are available for eligible job seekers.
STEPS FOR ACCESSING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Connect with WorkOne Indy
People are introduced to WorkOne Indy in several ways, including the Workforce Ready Grant portal, calls, walk-ins, and referrals from community partners and training service providers.
2. Create or Update Indiana Career Connect account
Before accessing services through WorkOne Indy, individuals must have an active and updated account within Indiana Career Connect.
If assistance is needed, contact our team for help:
(317) 798-0335
[email protected]
3. Attend WorkOne Indy Orientation
WorkOne Indy Orientation provides an overview of services, eligibility requirements, and how training funding is determined. This orientation is available multiple times per week, and you must register in advance.
Immediately following orientation, team members are available to help with scheduling next steps beginning with your first meeting with a Career Navigator.
4. Introductory Meeting(s) with Career Navigator
During your initial meetings with your Career Navigator, you will develop a unique employment plan specific to your goals and identify what resources and trainings can help you meet your goals.
Please be prepared to provide the required documentation at this meeting to determine eligibility and continue moving forward. View list of required items.
After confirming eligibility, Career Navigator will schedule the Talent & Fit Assessment.
5. Attend and Complete the Talent & Fit Assessment
This 90-minute assessment measures your interests and values and matches them to the work environment best aligned with your work-related attitudes and behaviors.
After completing the assessment, individuals who expressed interest in funding support for training opportunities will be able to schedule their next step, the WorkKeys Skills Assessment.
Results will be available within one business day and discussed at your next scheduled appointment with your Career Navigator.
6. Attend and Complete the WorkKeys Skills Assessment
This measures foundational skills required for success in the workplace and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. Assessments include Applied Math, Applied Technology, Business Writing, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, and Workplace Observation.
Plan for up to 6 hours to complete this assessment.
Results will be available within one business day and discussed at your next scheduled appointment with your Career Navigator.
7. Meet with Career Navigator and Review Assessment Results
After reviewing the assessment results, the Career Navigator will ensure you meet the minimum skill levels for your desired occupation based on job profiles.
If there are gaps, resources will be provided to improve any specific skills.
8. Select Training Program, Service Provider, and Apply for Funding
Your Career Navigator will provide list of all service providers offering your chosen training program.
After selecting a training program and service provider, the Career Navigator submits a Training Pipeline request for funding support.
WorkOne Indy then reviews the request, checks available funds, and confirms alignment with service provider to finalize approval.
9. Funding Approved and Begin Training Program
10. Completion of Training Program
WorkOne Indy services and your Career Navigator continue to be available throughout your training.
Once your training is complete, your Career Navigator will continue to work with you to find employment and provide follow-up services for a year after you are hired to ensure your success.
Upcoming Events
Tips and Tricks for Completing Online Job Applications
Understand the world of online job applications and begin to think like a computer and recruiter! This workshop will give you the tips needed to make your online application stand out.
Acing Your Interview
Turn interviews into job offers with this helpful workshop. Learn how to prepare, interview, and follow-up effectively and confidently.
Building an Elevator Pitch to Market Yourself
Learn how to build an Elevator Pitch to market yourself to recruiters. This includes entry into the hiring event where you will have the opportunity to meet with a minimum of 9 employers who have openings.
Planning For Training Success (VIRTUAL ONLY)
Prepare and Support for participants in WorkOne Indy funded training programs that are extended and/or online. Learn how to create a realistic study plan and stay on track to complete your program on time and receive peer supporting in maintaining motivation, problem solving challenges, and celebrating success!
Wednesdays @ WorkOne Hiring Event
WorkOne Indy is having a hiring event every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 4410 Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Job seekers will have an opportunity to meet with employers who are looking to fill open job positions right now.
Exploring Training Options
Our team will help you explore training options related to your interests.
Succeeding in the Workplace
You are more likely to succeed on the job if you are a team player. Learn how to make a great first impression, maintain a positive attitude and be a team player from day one of your career.
WorkOne Indy WIOA Orientation
Learn more about individualized services that can be provided to you at WorkOne Indy. You will also be able to learn about possible training opportunities that WorkOne Indy can fund for eligible individuals.
WorkKeys Talent & Fit
This assessment measures an individual's interests and values and matches them to the work environment matching work-related attitudes and behaviors.
WorkKeys Skills Success: Assessment Prep
Designed for Workkeys Skills test takers to learn how to use EBSCO and WIN to study and prepare for Workkeys Skills testing.
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