ABC 57 talks to WorkOne about the current Labor Market in our Region
Last week, ABC 57 stopped by the South Bend WorkOne office to learn more about the local resources available for job seekers amid the latest Indiana unemployment numbers. Check out the news story with the current labor market numbers for our region: https://lnkd.in/gCKYfXPk Why do you think the latest unemployment numbers have Indiana well below the national average? WorkOne is Indiana's network of non-profit career centers that provide no-cost employment and training service
Hometown Living on WSBTV showcases the upcoming St. Joseph County Veterans Resource Fair scheduled for June 6, 2026.
Shoutout to our LVER Desmont Upchurch for partnering with St. Joseph County for the Veterans' Resource on June 6, 2026. He appeared on the WBST Hometown Living show on Tuesday, along with Nina Padilla, Veteran Service Officer for St. Joseph County, IN. If you have a customer, student, or client who is a Veteran, spouse of a veteran, or dependent of a veteran, please have them come to the Mishawaka VFW on June 6, 2026, at the Post 360 VFW. There will be employers, community
JOB FAIR- May 19th at Four Winds Conference and Event Center
HOW TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESS It is your job to come prepared when attending a job fair. We want everyone to have the best opportunity when meeting with the employer: Research the company before you arrive. Use the internet to find out what shifts, benefits, and growth they may have. Apply for the positions you are interested in before you come to the event. Employers will see you as a serious candidate: https://fourwindscasino.com/employment/ Make sure they know to bring a cop
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, is one of the nation’s largest health care events.
DID YOU KNOW: National Nurses Week concludes on the birth date of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was an English social reformer, statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. Famous as "The Lady with the Lamp" for her care of soldiers during the Crimean War, she transformed nursing into a reputable, skilled profession, emphasizing sanitation, hygiene, and evidence-based patient care Another famous nurse was Clara Barton (1821–1912): Known as the "an
Join us on June 6th for the Veteran Resource Fair—a special event dedicated to supporting our Veterans and their families.
Connect with valuable resources, employers, training providers, community organizations, and services designed to honor and assist those who have served. This event is being coordinated in partnership with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program (a WorkOne One-Stop partner), reinforcing a shared commitment to serving those who have served our nation. When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Locatio
May 21st - Job Search Assistance Workshop for Re-Entry Citizens
The Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) program in Indiana connects individuals with criminal histories to employment, offering job training, virtual job fairs, and support to reduce recidivism, with an 85% success rate for participants. HIRE helps secure full-time, benefits-eligible jobs in sectors like construction and logistics, often providing employers with tax credits and a loyal workforce. Key Aspects of the HIRE Program: Support Services: Provides comprehensive re
