In March 2024, one of our Tuesday’s Transition Tips introduced WorkOne Centers and what they do. Today’s tip will introduce additional resources teachers can share with students. Through WorkOne centers, students can access various tools, develop comprehensive work plans, and explore different career paths. The centers connect students to education and training options, helping them develop job skills through certificates, degrees, or other career training programs. WorkOne Centers advertise job affairs and hiring events, help job seekers create resumes, apply for jobs online, and connect with community employment services.

WorkOne Centers cater to various populations with higher employment needs. Young adults can utilize the following programs:

• Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG): career readiness training, job support, and post-secondary education options for high school students. After clicking the link, scroll down to see JAG.
• Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (Indiana): state-level recognition program that honors high school students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to their education and community.
• Employability skills education: learning about your career interests, how to utilize your current skills, gain more work skills, interviewing, and job search skills.
• Military Recruiters: resource hub for conversations with military recruiters.
• High School Equivalency Programs (HSE): state-recognized credential equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Serve Indiana: state agency that connects individuals and organizations with volunteer opportunities.
• Bright Futures Indiana: social, economic, educational, career training, and health resource navigator for families.
• Build, Learn, Grow Scholarship: financial support for families, covering up to 80% of childcare costs for children under age 12.
• elaws (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses): interactive, online tools to help employers and employees learn more about their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.

• Healthcare Resources including Minority Health Resources, Medicaid, and Child Health Coverage
• Be Well Indiana: resources from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
• Indiana Assistance Programs: children support enforcement, food stamps, home energy, summer food, SSI, TANF, WIC, etc.

Teachers can assist their students in accessing vital information and services through their local WorkOne Centers. The Indiana WorkOne website offers information on all the centers in Indiana. Connect with your center today!

Bonus Tips:

CCLC’s comprehensive webinar series on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Transition Portfolios starts next week. Join us for an immersive learning experience that guides transition-age students toward competitive, integrated employment, higher education, and independent living opportunities, but also fosters their overall growth and integration within the community.

To register for these upcoming webinars, visit the INSTRC Training and Technical Assistance webpage.

The Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) kicks off in Batesville, Indiana next week. Help us spread the word! Share this free learning opportunity with families, students, and colleagues. To register for this and other events, visit the CCLC FEAT webpage.