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
Introduction to WIOA (VIRTUAL)
Learn about the benefits of becoming registered in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program, including training and tuition assistance for credentials, certifications, and work-based learning that leads to in-demand occupations. This information session will also explore the straightforward process to determine your WIOA eligibility.
Build Your Resume with Hardly
Learn how to create or upload a resume into Hardly, understand the key sections of an effective resume, and discover how to tell your professional story in a way that aligns with employer needs. Hardly is a career platform designed to help job seekers organize and manage their job search system, while providing tools and guidance to improve resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
Exploring Your Training Options
Find out about the valuable training opportunities available through WorkOne Indy. You will learn about the wide range of training and educational programs that span many in-demand industries and occupations.
Modern Job Search Fundamentals
Understand how employers hire, how to evaluate job descriptions, identify transferable skills, and build a job search system that reduces stress and increases effectiveness.
Interview Preparation Made Simple
Learn how to prepare for interviews using job descriptions, company research, LinkedIn, and Hardly. Learn what to do before, during, and after an interview. Participants will develop a preparation process that reduces anxiety and increases confidence while strengthening their overall job search system.
Avoid These Job Search Mistakes
Many job seekers unknowingly slow down their search by waiting too long to apply, focusing on perfection, applying without a strategy, or failing to stay organized. Learn how to avoid common job search mistakes and strengthen your job search system with a more focused, effective approach.
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.
LinkedIn: Build a Profile Recruiters Can Find
Learn how to improve your LinkedIn profile, including your photo, headline, About section, experience, education, and certifications. Learn how recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn during the hiring process and how LinkedIn supports a strong job search system.
Build Your Resume with Hardly
Learn how to create or upload a resume into Hardly, understand the key sections of an effective resume, and discover how to tell your professional story in a way that aligns with employer needs. Hardly is a career platform designed to help job seekers organize and manage their job search system, while providing tools and guidance to improve resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
Customize Your Resume for More Interviews
Learn how to tailor your resume to specific job descriptions using Hardly’s AI Career Assistant. Participants will practice identifying important qualifications and making strategic resume updates that help employers quickly recognize their fit as part of a more effective job search system.
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