• Workforce First Employer Designation Webinar

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Indiana Chamber and Institute for Workforce Excellence are excited to introduce the Workforce First Employer designation program! This initiative recognizes employers leading the charge in workforce development, talent innovation and economic growth. The Workforce First Employer designation webinar is for those looking to learn more about the program and the application process. Register for a free info session today!

  • Engaging Student Workers: A Practical Guide to WBL Compliance in Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    As Indiana continues to expand work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for students, employers are increasingly engaging youth workers through internships, apprenticeships, and school-connected placements. While these programs are essential to talent development, they also introduce complex legal and compliance obligations, particularly under recent legislation such as Indiana House Bill 1098 (HB 1098). This one-hour virtual webinar will equip employers and workforce partners with clear, practical guidance on how to engage student workers confidently and compliantly in work-based learning settings. The session will focus on answering the most frequently asked questions and helping participants interpret how HB 1098 impacts workers’ compensation coverage, [...]

  • Workforce First Employer Designation Webinar

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Indiana Chamber and Institute for Workforce Excellence are excited to introduce the Workforce First Employer designation program! This initiative recognizes employers leading the charge in workforce development, talent innovation and economic growth. The Workforce First Employer designation webinar is for those looking to learn more about the program and the application process. Register for a free info session today!

  • Introduction to Work and Learn Indiana and EARN Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Institute for Workforce Excellence is hosting a workshop for employers to learn more about the Institute’s Work and Learn Indiana program – specifically, how to create quality work-based learning opportunities and take advantage of EARN Indiana funding. Work and Learn Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2013 to offer employers a 50% wage reimbursement for work-based learning experiences. In 2019, the program expanded to include high school students. The Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program is available to employers that offer high-quality work-based learning experiences and hire an eligible Indiana high school or college student. [...]

  • Introduction to Work and Learn Indiana and EARN Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Institute for Workforce Excellence is hosting a workshop for employers to learn more about the Institute’s Work and Learn Indiana program – specifically, how to create quality work-based learning opportunities and take advantage of EARN Indiana funding. Work and Learn Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2013 to offer employers a 50% wage reimbursement for work-based learning experiences. In 2019, the program expanded to include high school students. The Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program is available to employers that offer high-quality work-based learning experiences and hire an eligible Indiana high school or college student. [...]