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WorkOne Northwest Indiana Career Connect is an initiative of the Northwest Indiana Work-force Board. Serving Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke Counties.

The WorkOne system is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the programs and services offered. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Call (800)743-3333 (TDD/TTY relay services).

Editorial for Career Connect provided by Barbara Grimsgard, Communications Manager, Center of Workforce Innovations, Regional Operator-WorkOne Region 1.2804 Boilermaker Court, Ste. E, Valparaiso, IN 46383 | 219-462-2940www.gotoworkonenw.com

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WorkOne Gives Priority Service To Veterans

Financial Tips for Job Seekers

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to advertise in career connect:workOne career connect is published in partnership with the times media co.For advertising opportunities call your times recruitment Specialist today.recruitment manager: Linda Segovia 219.933.4086Sales: barb carlson 219.933.3281

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WorkOne No-Cost Workshop Calendar

Understanding Unemployment Benefits

Stress ManagementDuring Job Search6

n Skills evaluation n Resume development and cover letter assistancen Career planningn Training dollars and scholarship/grant information n Job search assistance n Interview preparation n Youth career and work information

Job Search Tools AvailableYou’ll gain the competitive edge you need to be successful in your job search by using (for free) the following WorkOne tools and information:

n Computer Labn Internet Accessn Fax Machine Copiern Telephonen Information/Resource Center

FREE WorkshopsGet valuable tips on how to get noticed by employers and land the job you really want!

WorkReady workshop topics include: n Resume writingn Interview Preparationn Effective Communication Skillsn Business Etiquetten Successful Work Habitsn Financial Literacy, and much more!

A WorkReady Completion Certificate will be presented to participants, based on completion requirements of workshops.

If you are veteran—you’ll receive priority service! Ask to speak to a WorkOne Veteran Representative for job search assistance, veteran specific training opportunities, and more. If you are the spouse of a veteran—you may also qualify for training and scholarship opportunities.

Need general information about Unemployment Insurance (UI)? Let us help. or visit www.in.gov/dwd/2362.htmto file for unemployment and gather more information.

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DISAbLeD veterAN OUtreAch PrOGrAm (DvOP) Dan ArcherWorkOne Hammond5265 Hohman AvenueHammond, IN 219-933-8332, ext. [email protected] John williamsWorkOne Gary3522 Village Circle (off of Grant Street)Gary, IN 219-981-1520, ext. [email protected] ron hintonWorkOne PortageAmeriplex Commercial Park1575 Adler Circle, Suite APortage, IN 219-762-6592, ext. [email protected] LOcAL veterAN emPLOYmeNt rePreSeNtAtIve (Lver) tom vaughnWorkOne LaPorteSagamore Center300 Legacy Plaza WestLa Porte, IN 219-362-2175, ext. [email protected] Dale krolWorkOne Hammond5265 Hohman AvenueHammond, IN 219-933-8332, ext [email protected]

WorkOne is pleased to announce this U.S. Department of Labor grant program (VWIP), allowing them to perform outreach in developing and promoting employment and job training opportunities in the green job industry and resulting a green job certification.

n Interested in job training, leading to certification and credentialing?

n Interested in career and job counseling?

n Have you visited www.online.onetcenter.org and completed your skill assessment?

vwIP eLIGIbILItY crIterIA:n MUST be a veteran with more than 180 days of active duty service or a service

connected disability. (Discharge cannot be dishonorable).

n MUST be willing and able to obtain employment.

n MUST go through prequalification process with a WorkOne veterans representative. workOne veteran representatives are ready to assist you with information and enrollment into the vwIP program. call one today!

FREE training for veterans in green job industries through the Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP)

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DISAbLeD veterAN OUtreAch PrOGrAm (DvOP) Dan ArcherWorkOne Hammond5265 Hohman AvenueHammond, IN 219-933-8332, ext. [email protected] John williamsWorkOne Gary3522 Village Circle (off of Grant Street)Gary, IN 219-981-1520, ext. [email protected] ron hintonWorkOne PortageAmeriplex Commercial Park1575 Adler Circle, Suite APortage, IN 219-762-6592, ext. [email protected] LOcAL veterAN emPLOYmeNt rePreSeNtAtIve (Lver) tom vaughnWorkOne LaPorteSagamore Center300 Legacy Plaza WestLa Porte, IN 219-362-2175, ext. [email protected] Dale krolWorkOne Hammond5265 Hohman AvenueHammond, IN 219-933-8332, ext [email protected]

Meet your WorkOne veteran representatives

gives priority service to veterans

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Vet-eran Service program provides specific job placement services. To qualify for placement services you must

meet the following definition and be registered with your local WorkOne Center.

n Any individual who served more than 180 days on ac-tive duty (not for Reserve or National Guard training).

n Any individual who served on active duty and was re-leased because of a service connected illness or injury. (Does not have to meet the 180-day rule)

n Any individual who was in the National Guard or Re-serves and was called to active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized. (Examples are Panama, Grenada, Haiti, Beruit, Persian Gulf, Desert Shield or Desert Storm. You do not have to have served in that area.)

Services that are providedto qualified veterans include:

n Face-to-face orientation of the WorkOne Center and services provided

n Face-to-face review of IndianaCAREERConnect.com, the largest source of job openings in the state

n Direct referral to jobs (Both established jobs and job development)

n Assistance looking for a job, developing a resume and preparing for an interview

n Referral to other federal, state and local agencies n Information on veteran’s rights and employment

benefits n Assistance transitioning into civilian employment n Training incentives and grants n Veterans’ newsletter n Guidance finding vocational training n Post-employment counseling n Occupational skills assessment

These services provide veterans with the necessary infor-mation they need to find and secure suitable employment and make the transition from the military to the civilian work-force. If you are a veteran, please visit your nearest WorkOne Center and speak to a veteran’s representative today. All representatives are honorably discharged service members that specialize in assisting in your employment needs.

Indiana is committed to providing quality employment

services to veterans at our WorkOne Centers.

Veterans go to the front of the line and each office has an onsite veteran’s

representative that assists with employment needs.


Stress Management DURING JOB SEARCH

Get organized. Create a structure for your job search.

exercise daily. Walk, run, jog, swim, bike, dance, etc.

Eat healthy. Eat three balanced meals a day.

Avoid unhealthy habits. Limit junk food, sugar, caffeine, and watching television. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and smoking.

Rest. Get plenty of sleep.

Write. Write in a diary for 20 minutes each day. Record your thoughts and feelings about your job search, what you learn, and your progress.

Attend job support groups or clubs. Share ideas and tips, accept and give praise.

be flexible.Stay open to new ideas, think creatively, and take risks.

take one thing at a time. Prioritize and make one change at a time, because many changes add stress.

reward yourself. Do something for yourself when you accomplish certain job search activities and goals. For example, take some time to be alone or to learn something new.

Accept. Take what you cannot change, change what you can, and forgive yourself and others.

volunteer. Doing something for others increases your self-esteem, your network, and your skills.

Find humor. Watch children at play, and find time for play.

manage time. Keep schedules, set goals and time tables, and use a calendar.

meditate. Reflect on your own spiritual truths or on peaceful thoughts.

Source: Creative Job Search, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Stress builds up when you don’t deal with issues. And when you’re searching for a job, you almost always have other issues begging for your attention. Keep your job search on track by paying attention to all aspects of your health. Here are some healthy ways to handle stress.....


Losing your job is tough. But in the midst of a recession, rebounding and finding new employment is even harder. While uncertainty and

doubt may overwhelm you, job loss can be an opportunity to reevaluate your career, take control of your situation and, most im-portantly, regain your self-confidence.

However, while building a resume and making

connections to find a new job are a priority, the first

issue most people should address is money.

The following checklist from Thrivent Fi-nancial for Lutherans, a not-for-profit finan-cial services organization, provides some immediate tips to stay financially afloat af-ter a job loss.

Draft a survival budget Anticipate that you’ll be out of work for

at least six months. It’s impossible to pre-dict how long your unemployment will last, of course. But you can control what you spend and save. Tips on increasing your cash flow are also available at thrivent.com/jobchange.

make sure you and your dependents have health insurance coverage

It may be least expensive to join your spouse’s plan, if that’s an option. If not, look into COBRA coverage through your former employer. The 2009 economic stimulus pack-

age from the federal government requires that a percentage of COBRA premiums be paid by your previous employer for a period of time. Details are available on the U.S. De-partment of Labor Web site, DOL.gov.

examine credit card debt

Contact your credit card company about lowering your interest rate. If you have credit card debt, you may need to make just the minimum payments until you get back to work. If your debt is significant or you are having trouble making even

the minimum payments, try to negotiate a payment plan with your creditors. For help managing your debt, learn about Thrivent Financial Bank’s Debt Savvy program.

File for unemployment benefits You have a right to receive benefits

you’ve paid for. Rules may vary by state.

maintain your life insurance coverage It may be tempting to save cash over

the short-term by canceling your life in-surance contract. But if you try to resume coverage on a lapsed contract at a later date, you’ll pay more and you may have to prove insurability with a medical exam.

Avoid drawing upon retirement funds Resist the urge to dip into retirement

savings except as an absolute last resort. Receiving that money now could mean early withdrawal penalties and taxes you hadn’t anticipated. Plus, you’ll lose the potential earning power of that money for your eventual retirement.

You can find additional tips on job in-terviews, information on job boards and networking, sample resumes and more, including money tips for after you land a job at Thrivent Financial’s Web site www.thrivent.com/jobchange.

“Regaining financial security is a critical part of dealing with job loss,” says Laura Dierke, manager of financial education programs for Thrivent Financial. ”Working in partnership with your family to discuss these money topics can be extremely beneficial.”

The road to a successful job transition will come with many twists and turns. But taking ownership of the situation, mov-ing forward with confidence and taking advantage of the tools available will help you get back into the job market.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Financial tips for job seekers


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To sign up for a FREE seminar, call a WorkOne office or visit www.gotoworkonenw.comFind a complete listing of WorkOne sites on the back of this Career Connect issue.

October 2011 CROWN POINTWEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 13,27 Job Search 10:00-11:00 6,20 Job Club 2:00-3:00 13,27 Resume 1:00-2:30 13,27 Communication 2:30-3:30FRIdAY WORKSHOPS 7,21 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 14,28 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 7,21 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 14,28 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 7,21 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 7 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 14 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 21 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 7,14,21,28 Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00

EAST CHICAGO MONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 11,18 Orientation 8:30-9:30 11,18 Job Search 9:30-10:30 11,18 Job Club 10:30-11:30 11,25 Resume 1:00-2:30 4,25 Communication 2:30-3:30 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS 7,21 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 14,28 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 7,21 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 14,28 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 7,21 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 7 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 14 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 21 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 7,14,21,28 Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00

GARY MONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:00 ALL Resume 8:30-9:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 9:00-9:30 ALL Veterans Networking 9:00-10:00 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Work Habits 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Resume 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Club 1:30-2:30 4,18 Healthy Lifestyles 2:30-3:30 11,25 Financial Literacy 2:30-3:30 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Customer Service 9:30-10:00INSURaNCE 8:30-9:30

ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 ALL Business Etiquette 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 1:30-2:30 ALL Job Club 2:30-3:30 ALL JaG 2:30-3:30 5,19 Healthy Lifestyles 3:30-4:30 11,25 Financial Literacy 3:30-4:30THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Communication Skills 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 2:30-3:30 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL JaG 11:00-12:00 ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00

HAMMONd MONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Resume 9:00-10:00 ALL Interviewing 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 11:00-12:00 ALL Orientation 1:00-2:00 ALL Career Skills (Business Etiquette) 2:00- 3:00 ALL Job Search 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 11,25 Customer Service 11:00-12:00 ALL Veterans Networking 1:00-2:00 ALL Digital Literacy 2:00- 3:00 ALL Career Skills (Communication Skills) 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Interviewing 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 11:00-12:00 ALL Career Skills (Work Habits) 1:00-2:00 ALL Job Search 2:00- 3:00 ALL Job Club 3:00-4:00 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 9:00-10:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 6,20 Healthy Lifestyles 11:00-12:00 13,27 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 ALL Digital Literacy 2:00- 3:00 ALL Resume 3:00-4:00 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Resume 9:00-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 11:00-12:00 ALL Career Skills (Workplace Effectiveness) 1:00-2:00 ALL Job Search 2:00-3:00

KNOxKMONdAY WORKSHOPS 3 Job Club 3:00-4:00TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 11 Job Search 3:00-4:00 18 Job Club 3:00-4:00WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS 5 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 5 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 5 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00

5 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 5 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 12 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 12 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 12 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 12 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 12 Job Search 3:00-4:00 19 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 19 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 19 Job Search 11:00-12:00 19 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 19 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00

LAPORTEMONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Digital Literacy 8:30-9:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 3,10 Customer Service 3:00-4:00TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 4,11 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 ALL Customer Service 2:00-3:00 18,25 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest 3:00-4:00 ALL Digital Literacy 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 5,12,19 Work Readiness – Business Etiquette 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest 3:00-4:00 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Closed 8:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 6,13,20 Work Readiness – Communication Skills 1:00-2:00 6,13,20 Work Readiness – Successful Work Habits 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest 3:00-4:00 ALL Digital Literacy 3:00-4:00 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 7,14,21 Work Readiness – Workplace Effectiveness 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 ALL Job Club 3:00-4:00

MICHIGAN CITYMONdAY WORKSHOPS 3,17,24 Job Club 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 4,11,18,25 Orientation 8:00-9:00 4,11,18,25 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 4,11,18,25 Job Search 10:40-12:00 4,11,18,25 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 4 Business Etiquette 2:05-3:05 11 Digital Literacy 3:10-4:5 25 Career Interest 2:05-3:05 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 6, 13, 20 Orientation 8:00-9:00 6,13,20,27 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 6,13,20,27 Job Search 10:40-12:00 6, 13, 20 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 6 Workplace Effectiveness 2:05-3:05 6 Financial Literacy 3:10-4:10 13 Work Habits 2:05-3:05 13 Communication Skills 3:10-4:10 20 Customer Service 2:05-3:05 20 Healthy Lifestyle 3:10-4:10


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MONdAY WORKSHOPS 3,17 Job Club 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 4 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 4 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 4,18 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 4,18 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 11 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 11 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 11 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 11 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 11 Job Search 3:00-4:00 18 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 18 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 18 Job Search 11:00-12:00 PORTAGEMONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Healthy Lifestyles 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Communication Skills 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume Writing 9:30-10:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness-Successful Work Habits 3:00-4:00 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness – Workplace Effectiveness 3:00-4:00 ALL Job Club 9:00-11:00 ALL Job Club 2:00-3:00 ALL Veterans WorkShop 1:00-3:00 RENSSELAERMONdAY WORKSHOPS 3 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 3 Career Interest 10:00-11:00 3 Healthy Lifestyles 11:00-12:00 3 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 3 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 3 Job Search 3:00-4:00 17 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 17 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 17 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 17 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 17 Job Search 2:00-3:00

17 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 24 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 24 Workplace Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 24 Job Search 11:00-12:00 24 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 24 Job Search 2:00-3:00 24 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 31 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 31 Interviewing 10:00-11:00 31 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 31 Job Search 1:00-2:00 31 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 31 WorkOne Orientation 3:00-4:00THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 6,20 Job Club 11:00-12:00 6 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 13 Customer Service 11:00-12:00 27 Basic Computers 11:00-12:00

VALPARAISOMONdAY WORKSHOPS 3,17,24,31 Orientation 8:30-9:30 3,17,24,31 Resume 9:30-10:30 3,17,24,31 Job Search 10:30-12:00 3,17,24,31 Interview 1:00-2:00 3,17,24,31 Career Interest 2:00-3:00 3,24 Basic Computer 3:00-4:00 17,31 Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS 5,12,19,26 JOB CLUB 10:00 -11:00 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 6,13,20,27 Orientation 8:30-9:30 6,13,20,27 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 6,13,20,27 Job Search 10:30-12:00 6,13,20,27 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 6,27 Work Habits 2:00-3:00 6 Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00 13,20 Customer Service 2:00-3:00 13 Communications Skills 3:00-4:00 20,27 Workplace Effectiveness 3:00-4:00FRIdAY WORKSHOPS 7 CUStOmER SERVICE 1:00-2:00 7 Healthy Lifestyles 2:00-3:00 7 Financial literacy 3:00-4:00 14 WorkKeys 1:00-4:00 21 Orientation 8:30-9:30 21 Resume Preparation 9:30 -10:30 21 Job Search 10:30-12:00 21 Interview Skills 1:00-2:00 21 Career Interest 2:00-3:00 21 Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00

WINAMACTuESdAY WORSHOPS 11, 18 Job Search 3:00-4:00 25 Customer Service 3:00-4:00WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS 5 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 5 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 5 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 5,19 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 5,19 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 12 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 12,26 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 12,26 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 12 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 12 Job Search 3:00-4:00 19 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 19 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 19 Job Search 11:00-12:00 19 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 26 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 26 Basic Computers 2:00-3:00 26 WorkOne Orientation 3:00-4:00

November 2011 CROWN POINTWEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 3,17 Orientation 10:00-11:00 10,24 Job Search 10:00-11:00 3,17 Job Club 2:00-3:00 10,24 Resume 1:00-2:30 10,24 Communication 2:30-3:30FRIdAY WORKSHOPS 4,18 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 11,25 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 4,18 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 11,25 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 11,25 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 11 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 18 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 25 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 4,11,18,25 Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00

EAST CHICAGO MONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 1:00-2:30 ALL Job Search 2:30-3:30TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 8,22 Orientation 8:30-9:30 8,22 Job Search 9:30-10:30 8,22 Job Club 10:30-11:30 15,22 Resume 1:00-2:30 8,22 Communication 2:30-3:30 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS 4,18 Workplace Effectiveness 8:30-9:30 11,25 Work Habits 8:30-9:30 4,18 Career Interest 9:30-10:30 11,25 Business Etiquette 9:30-10:30 11,25 Interviewing 10:30-11:30 11 Customer Service 1:00-2:00 18 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 25 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 ALL Digital Literacy 2:00-3:00

GARY MONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:00 ALL Resume 8:30-9:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 9:00-9:30 ALL Veterans Networking 9:00-10:00 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Work Habits 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:00-11:00 ALL Resume 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Club 1:30-2:30 1,15 Healthy Lifestyles/ 2:30-3:30 8,22 Financial Literacy 2:30-3:30

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WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:30-11:30 ALL Digital Literacy 10:30-11:30 ALL Business Etiquette 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 1:30-2:30 ALL Job Club 2:30-3:30 ALL JaG 2:30-3:30 2,16 Healthy Lifestyles 3:30-4:30 9,23 Financial Literacy 3:30-4:30THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Interviewing 8:30-9:30 ALL Career Interest 9:30-10:30 ALL Communication Skills 9:30-10:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Resume 2:30-3:30 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 8:30-9:30 ALL Customer Service 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume 9:30-10:30 ALL Interviewing 9:30-10:30 ALL Workplace Effectiveness 10:30-11:30 ALL Job Search 10:30-11:30 ALL JaG 11:00-12:00 ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 HAMMONdMONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Resume 9:00-10:00 ALL Interviewing 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 11:00-12:00 ALL Orientation 1:00-2:00 ALL Career Skills (Business Etiquette) 2:00- 3:00 ALL Job Search 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 11,25 Customer Service 11:00-12:00 ALL Veterans Networking 1:00-2:00 ALL Digital Literacy 2:00- 3:00 ALL Career Skills (Communication Skills) 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Interviewing 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 11:00-12:00 ALL Career Skills (Work Habits) 1:00-2:00 ALL Job Search 2:00- 3:00 ALL Job Club 3:00-4:00 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Orientation 9:00-10:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 6,20 Healthy Lifestyles 11:00-12:00 13,27 Financial Literacy 1:00-2:00 ALL Digital Literacy 2:00- 3:00 ALL Resume 3:00-4:00 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Resume 9:00-10:30 ALL Interviewing 10:00-11:00 ALL Career Interest 11:00-12:00 ALL Career Skills (Workplace Effectiveness) 1:00-2:00 ALL Job Search 2:00-3:00

KNOxMONdAY WORKSHOPS 7,28 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 7 Career Interest 10:00-11:00 7 Healthy Lifestyles 11:00-12:00 7 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 7 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 7 Job Search 3:00-4:00 14 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 14 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 14 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 14,21 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 14,21 Job Search 2:00-3:00

14,21 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 21 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 21 Workplace Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 21 Job Search 11:00-12:00 28 Interviewing 10:00-11:00 28 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 28 Job Search 1:00-2:00 28 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 28 WorkOne Orientation 3:00-4:00WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS 2 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 23 WorkOne Orientation 10:00-11:00 30 Basic Computers 11:00-12:00 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 3,17 Job Club 11:00-12:00

LAPORTEMONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Digital Literacy 8:30-9:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 7,21 Customer Service 3:00-4:00TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:00-11:30 ALL Unemployment Insurance 10:00-11:00 1,8 Healthy Lifestyles 1:00-2:00 ALL Customer Service 2:00-3:00 8,22 Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest 3:00-4:00 ALL Digital Literacy 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 2,9,16 Work Readiness – Business Etiquette 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest 3:00-4:00 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Closed 8:00-10:00 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 3,10,17 Work Readiness – Communication Skills 1:00-2:00 3,10,17 Work Readiness – Successful Work Habits 2:00-3:00 ALL Career Interest 3:00-4:00 ALL Digital Literacy 3:00-4:00 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL WorkKeys 8:30-1:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 9:00-10:00 ALL Job Search 1:00-2:00 4,11,18 Work Readiness – Workplace Effectiveness 1:00-2:00 ALL Interview Preparation 2:00-3:30 ALL Veterans Networking 2:00-3:00 ALL Job Club 3:00-4:00

MICHIGAN CITYMONdAY WORKSHOPS 21,28 Job Club 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 1,15,22,29 Orientation 8:00-9:00 1,15,22,29 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 1,15 Job Search 10:40-12:00 22,29 Interview Preparation 10:40-12:00 1,15 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 1 Business Etiquette 2:05-3:05 22,29 Job Search 2:05-3:05 15,29 Workplace Effectiveness 2:05-3:05 29 Work Habits 3:10-4:10 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 3,10,17 Orientation 8:00-9:00 3,10,17,27 Resume Preparation 9:05-10:35 3,10,17,27 Job Search 10:40-12:00 3,10,17 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 3,17 Workplace Effectiveness 2:05-3:05 3 Financial Literacy 3:10-4:10 10 Work Habits 2:05-3:05 10 Communication Skills 3:10-4:10 17 Customer Service 2:05-3:05 17 Healthy Lifestyle 3:10-4:10

MONdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00 TuESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Healthy Lifestyles 8:30-9:30 ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Financial Literacy 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness - Communication Skills 3:00-4:00 WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Unemployment Insurance 8:30-9:30 ALL Resume Writing 9:30-10:30 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness-Successful Work Habits 3:00-4:00 FRIdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Digital Literacy 9:30-10:30 ALL Resume Writing 10:30-12:00 ALL WorkOne Orientation 12:00-1:30 ALL Interview Preparation 1:30-3:00 ALL Job Search 1:30-2:30 ALL Career Interest 2:00-3:00 ALL Work Readiness – Workplace Effectiveness 3:00-4:00 ALL Job Club 9:00-11:00 ALL Job Club 2:00-3:00 ALL Veterans WorkShop 1:00-3:00

MOROCCOMONdAY WORKSHOPS 7, 21 Job Club 3:00-4:00 14 Job Search 3:00-4:00 28 Customer Service 3:00-4:00TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 1 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 1 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 1 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 1 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 1 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 14, 15 Job Search 3:00-4:00 15, 29 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 15, 29 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 15, 29 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 15 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 22 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 22 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 22 Job Search 11:00-12:00 22 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 22 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 29 Basic Computers 2:00-3:00 29 WorkOne Orientation 3:00-4:00

RENSSELAERMONdAY WORKSHOPS 7,28 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 7 Career Interest 9:00-11:00 7 Healthy Lifestyles 11:00-12:00 7 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 7 WorkOne Orientation 2:00-3:00 7 Job Search 3:00-4:00 14 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 14 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 14 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00

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no-cost workshop calendar 14 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 14 Job Search 2:00-3:00 14 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 21 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 21 Workplace Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 21 Job Search 11:00-12:00 21 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 28 Interviewing 10:00-11:00 28 Career Interest 11:00-12:00WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS 2 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 23 WorkOne Orientation 10:00-11:00 30 Basic Computers 11:00-12:00THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 3, 17 Job Club 11:00-12:00 10 Customer Service 11:00-12:00 VALPARAISOMONdAY WORKSHOPS 7,14,21,28 Orientation 8:30-9:30 7,14,21,28 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 7,14,21,28 Job Search 10:30-12:00 7,14,21,28 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00

7, 28 Work Habits 2:00-3:00 14, 21 Career Interest 2:00-3:00 14, 21 Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00 28 Workplace Effectiveness 3:00-4:00TuESdAY WORKSHOPS 29 Orientation 8:30-9:30 29 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 29 Job Search 10:30-12:00 29 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 29 Customer Service 2:00-3:00 29 Business Etiquette 3:00-4:00WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS ALL Job Club 10:00-11:00THuRSdAY WORKSHOPS 3, 10 Orientation 8:30-9:30 3, 10 Resume Preparation 9:30-10:30 3, 10 Job Search 10:30-12:00 3, 10 Interview Preparation 1:00-2:00 3 Work Habits 2:00-3:00 10 Customer Service 2:00-3:00 10 Workplace Effectiveness 3:00-4:00 17 Basic Computers 9:00-10:00

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WINAMACTuESdAY WORKSHOPS 1 Job Club 3:00-4:00 29 Job Search 3:00-4:00WEdNESdAY WORKSHOPS 2, 30 Successful Work Habits 9:00-10:00 2, 30 Effective Communication Skills 10:00-11:00 2, 30 WorkOne Orientation 11:00-12:00 2, 16, 30 Resume Preparation 1:00-2:00 2, 16, 30 Interviewing Preparation 3:00-4:00 9 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 16 Practical Business Etiquette 9:00-10:00 16 Work Place Effectiveness 10:00-11:00 16 Job Search 11:00-12:00 23 Resume Preparation 9:00-10:00 23 Career Interest 11:00-12:00 23 Interviewing Preparation 1:00-2:00 23 Basic Computers 2:00-3:00 23 WorkOne Orientation 3:00-4:00

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n Brush up on basic math, reading and writing skills before registering for college

n Prepare you for the G.E.D. exam

n Strengthen your English language skills and adapt to practical everyday situation in the U.S.

Adult basic education (Abe)Addresses basic skill needs; e.g., reading, writing, language and math.

Adult Secondary credit (ASc) Provides the opportunity for those who didn’t finish high school to return as adults and complete credits toward a regular high school diploma.

General educational Development (GeD) Preparation Prepares the student to pass the exam for the GED diploma—the equivalent to a credential for high school completion. The actual GED testing is only offered at a few sites.

english as a Second Language (eSL) Provides English language instruction to non-English speaking adults along with practical skills for everyday personal, social, and working situations.

*Note: Many adult education locations may require an annual $20.00 administrative fee to cover books, materials, and/or supplies, however instruction is free.

JASPER COUNTYJasper county Adult Learning centerFirst Reformed Church9991 W. 1200 N., Demotte, IN 46310(219) 863-9145Tues. & Thurs. - 8:40 am to 11:45 amAbe, GeD, eSL Jasper county Adult Learning centerDrexel Hall1027 S. College Ave., Rensselaer, IN 47978(219) 863-8591Mon. & Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pmTues.,Thurs., Fri. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

LAKE COUNTY crown Point Adult Learning centerCentier Bank Building109 E. Joliet, Crown Point, IN 46307(219) 663-5465Mon. & Wed. - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pmTues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:30 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

Lowell Adult Learning centerCedar Creek Community Center151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN 46356(219) 696-6777Mon/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 3:00 pmTues. - 1:00 pm to 6:00 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

School city of whiting Adult eSL ProgramNathan hale elementary1831 Oliver St., Whiting, IN 46394Contact: Dr. Sandra Martinez at [email protected]. and Thurs. - 5:00 to 7:00 pm

hobart Adult Learning centerHobart Public Library100 Main St., Hobart, IN 46342(219) 942-2243 ext.317Tues. - 12:00 to 4:00 pmMon. & Wed. - 12:00 to 8:00 pmeSL Tues. & Thurs. - 12:00 to 4:00 pm

tri-town Adult Learning center1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN 46375(219) 322-6700Tues/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pmTues. & Thurs. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

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Northwest Indiana is home to over 30 adult education and learning sites

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Northwest Indiana Adult Learning Sites hammond Area career center5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN 46320(219) 933-2419Mon thru Thurs. eSL - 8:30 am to 12:30 pmMon. thru Fri. GeD - 8:30 am to 2:30 pmMon. thru Thurs. eSL/GeD - 6:00 to 8:30 pmSaturday Citizenship/Naturalization - 9 am to NoonGED Testing conducted twice monthly. Part I on Tuesday and Part II following TuesdayTest time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Lake ridge Schools6111 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN(219) 838-1819 or (219) 989-7816Mon. thru Fri. - 9:00 am to Noonand 1:00 to 4:00 pmGeD, Abe, ASc, eSL

merrillville high School276 E. 68th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410

GeD Prep. Program (Abe) Mon. thru Thurs. - 6 to 8:30 pmApr. 12 thru June 14July 5 thru Sept. 2Oct. 3 thru Dec. 7

GeD testingTwice Monthly - Mon. & Tues.4:45 pm to 9:00 pmDates available at www.mvsc.k12.in.us/adulted

Adult Secondary credit (ASc)Mon. thru Thurs. - 3:45 to 9:10 pmAug. 30 thru Dec. 21, 2011 To be Determined

GArY cItY-wIDe GeD SIteSGary Area career center1800 East 35th Ave. (219) 963-2085 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmAlso offers Adult Secondary Credit (ASC) classes Mon. thru Fri. - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

carter G. woodson Library501 S. Lake St.(219) 938-3941Mon. & Wed. - Noon to 3:00 pm Salvation Army1351 West 11th Ave.(219) 882-9377Tues/Thurs - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

cisco Academy (Delaney Community)831-833 West 21st Ave.Mon. thru Fri. - 8:30 am to 2:30 pmThurs. 10:00 am to Noon

Ivy tech community college1440 East 35th Ave., Room 207 (219) 962-2025 Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon(offers ESL also)workOne3522 Village Court(219) 981-4100Tues. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

calumet twp. trustee485 Broadway(219) 883-0574Mon. & Wed. - 9:00 am to Noon

LA PORTE COUNTYLaPorte high School602 F Street, LaPorte, IN 46350Max Miller ([email protected])Paul Lindeman ([email protected])(219) 362-3102Adult Secondary Credit Classes (ASC)Mon. thru Thurs. - 4 to 7:00 pm

michigan city workOne 344 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN 46360(219) 872-5575(18+) Mon. thru Fri. - 8:00 to 11:00 amand Noon to 3:00 pm

michigan city Public Library100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360(219) 873-3043 Call for specific days and hours)Individualized tutoring services include GED preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and English as a Second Language (ESL)

A.k. Smith career center817 Lafayette St., Michigan City, IN 4636016 & 17 year olds, Mon. thru Fri. - 9 to 11 am and Noon to 3:00 pm18+ year olds, Mon/Tues/Wed - 3:30 to 7:00 pm

LaPorte workOne300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350(219) 362-2175Mon/Tues - 9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed/Thurs - Noon to 8:00 pmFriday - 9:00 am to Noon

PORTER COUNTYchesterton Adult Learning centerWestchester Library100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN 46304(219) 921-0567Mon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmTues/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

valparaiso Adult Learning centerSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church505 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 462-4230Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8:30 am to 2:30 pmAbe, GeD, eSLMon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

valparaiso Adult Learning centerWalt’s Place - Hilltop Too554 Locust Street - Valparaiso, INAbe, GeD, eSLMon. & Wed. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmPortage Youth Learning center5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368(219) 762-6113

GED Prep. Program (ABE) Mon. thru Thurs.Portage Adult Learning center (18 and older)9:00 am - 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Portage Youth Learning center (16 & 17 yrs old)Mon. & Wed. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmTues. & Thurs 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

cAPAbLe Family Literacy ProgramMon. thru Thurs. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm(219) 762-6113(Free Childcare, and Transportation to Portage Twp Residents.)

Official GED Testing CenterTwice Monthly - Wed. & Thurs.Daytime testing: 8:00 am to NoonEvening testing: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pmDates available at www.portage.k12.in.us(Click on Portage Adult Education Link)

Portage Adult high School (Adult Secondary Credit-ASC)Mon. thru Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:00 pmAug. 30 thru May 10

PULASKI COUNTYPulaski co. Adult Learning center-winamacPulaski Co. Public Library121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991(574) 242-0131Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to NoonAbe, GeD, eSL Pulaski co. Adult Learning centerCenter—Pulaski Co. Annex125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991(574) 242-0131Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

STARKE COUNTYStarke county. Adult Learning centerworkOne6 North Shield St., Knox, IN 46534(574) 249-8720Each Mon. & every other Fri. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pmTues. & Thurs. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pmWed. 11:00 am to 1:00 pmAbe, GeD, eSL

North Starke Adult/Alternative educationOregon Davis high School5998 S. 750 E., Hamlet, IN 46532(574) 867-4561 or (574) [email protected]. thru Fri. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pmASc, GeD, Abe and Skill brush-up

North Judson Adult Learning centerNorth Judson Wayne Township Public Library208 Keller AvenueNorth Judson, IN 46366(574) 894-2841Mon. and Wed. - 12:00 to 3:00 pmThurs. - 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Oversight of Region 1 WorkOne System is provided by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board


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WorkOne Crown Point1166 N. Main Street • Crown Point, IN

219-661-8985 Fax: 219-661-8916Hours of operation:

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne East Chicago4818 Indianapolis Boulevard • East Chicago, IN


Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pmWed - 10:00am - 4:30pm

WorkOne Gary3522 Village Circle • Gary, IN

219-981-1520 or 981-4100 Fax: 219-981-4121Hours of operation:

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pmThurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Hammond5265 Hohman Avenue • Hammond, IN


Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pmWed - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Knox53 W. Lake Street • Knox, IN



WorkOne LaPorteSagamore Center • 300 Legacy Plaza West

LaPorte, Indiana 46350-5876219-362-2175 Fax: 219-362-1198

Hours of operation:Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm

Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Michigan City344 Dunes Plaza • Michigan City, IN219-872-5575 Fax: 219-873-3226

Hours of operation:Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm

Wed - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Morocco4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 • Morocco, IN


Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Portageameriplex Commercial Park

1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A • Portage, IN219-762-6592 Fax: 219-762-1052

Hours of operation:Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm

Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Rensselaer116 N. Van Rensselaer Street • Rensselaer, IN



WorkOne ValparaisoEastport Centre • 3100 Ivy Tech Drive

Valparaiso, IN 219-476-4764 Fax: 219-476-4760

Hours of operation:Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm

Wed - 10:00am – 4:30pm

WorkOne Winamac123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 • Winamac, IN


Tues & Wed - 8:00am – 4:30pm

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