Community Connection Wednesday March 20
Rafael Sanchez from RTV6 Indianapolis hosts todays Community Connection
Todays show is all about hiring hoosiers
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/hiring-hoosiers
David Hampton Deputy Mayor for the City of Indianapolis joined us live on Community Connection!
City Jobs Available!
IU RE-ENTRY JOB & RESOURCE FAIR
April 5 at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
“Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney Law School is hosting their 4th Annual Re-entry Job and Resource Fair. Not only are they hosting service providers and employers, but also they are providing brief legal service and advice in the areas of expungement, child support, and licensing (SDPs and reinstatements). They have lawyers coming from across the city including the law firms of Ice Miller, Barnes & Thornburg, Bingham, and Faegre Baker Daniels to help with this component.
They are looking for more service providers and employers to attend. Email IUPUI Professor Lahny Silva at lsilva@iupui.edu to sign up.”
Erika Cheney – Director of In-School Youth/Youth Services at Employ Indy
Use Project Indy to find a job today!
About:
“Project Indy is comprised of a network of community organizations, employers, and corporate partners who are providing job opportunities, soft-skill development and job-readiness training to in-school and out-of-school youth in Marion County.”
Job Ready Indy!
About:
Job Ready was created through collaboration by Mayor Joe Hogsett, EmployIndy, the Indy Chamber, and various employers and community organizations around Marion County.
Here is how it works:
EmployIndy and Indy Chamber approve curricula and providers as worthy of offering Job Ready badging.
Job seekers complete the combined in-person and online curriculum to earn badges in six categories (details below).
Job seekers share their achievements with potential employers when applying for jobs (including directly to their Project Indy profile).
Employers can hire with confidence knowing that Job Ready participants have basic employability skills needed for today’s workplace.
Council of Carpenters
Jerome Stanford with the Council of Carpenters joins us live on Community Connection.
Jerome is helping train Carpenters, Floor Coveres, and Millwrights.
Apply here today:
https://www.ikorcc.com/careers
What you will receive
College Education paid for by the industry
Pay you while you learn
College Associate Degree
About:
“The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters represents more than 32,000 professional tradespeople in 33 locals in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and parts of West Virginia and Tennessee. A proud affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, which has a century-plus tradition of representing the best of the building trades, the council works in partnership with more than 30,000 contractors, helping them find the best possible talent for their projects.”
Contact:
317-807-1116 – Training Center
317-807-5720 – Regional Council
Express Employment Proffessionals
In Studio Guest:
Mike Heffner – Franchise Owner
About:
“Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express has more than 800 franchise locations that provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.”
Mya Smith – the Youngest African-American female McDonald’s Franchise Owner
Mya Smith owns 5 McDonalds in Marion and Tippecanoe counties and employs more than 400 people!
Apply at one of her MdDonalds today:
Text Apply to:
02614 – Castle mall location
03395 – 71st and Binford location
01570 – West Lafayette location
07418 – 38th and Keystone location
10806 – Keystone by the Walmart
Source: CS / CS
