CAREER RESOURCES January 2017
State of Indiana - Career and Education Suite of Sites INDIANA CAREER EXPLORER
www.indianacareerexplorer.org
Site helps middle and high school students prepare an education plan to prepare for college or a career. Information also provided for college students and adults to help develop a college and career plan. A parents section allows parents to guide their child’s education and career planning efforts. INDIANA CAREER CONNECT
www.indianacareerconnect.com
This Indiana Department of Workforce Development web site provides a wide range of career exploration, job search and educational assistance options. The site is designed for use by both students and adults. The “Youth Services” button provides links to explore career, volunteer, education, and military options. Information is also provided to help with financing additional education. LEARN MORE INDIANA
www.in.gov/learnmoreindiana/
Site provides a wide range of information for K-12 students, college students, and adults about careers, educational requirements, and financing. Links are provided to College Navigator and Indiana College Costs Estimator. INDIANA COLLEGE COSTS ESTIMATOR
www.indianacollegecosts.org
Students can explore colleges, learn about financial aid resources and the process, and calculate college costs. The estimator was developed by the National Center for College Costs located here in Greencastle. INTRAINING https://webapps.dwd.in.gov/INTraining/search-flow.htm?execution=e2s1 This Indiana Department of Workforce Development website provides a searchable database of training and educational opportunities by program, credentials, and occupation. The site also offers a searchable list of training providers. HOOSIER HOT JOBS
https://netsolutions.dwd.in.gov/hh50/jobList.aspx
The Hoosier Hot Jobs list provides information on the most promising employment areas for the next 5-7 years. Each Hot Job includes salary and education information as well as a projection of future job openings and job profile. The list can be sorted by
industry and by required levels of education. The site provides links for training and educational opportunities. HOOSIERS BY THE NUMBERS
www.hoosierdata.in.gov
This Indiana Department of Workforce Development website allows students and adults to research workforce and job data by geography or by topic. A business look-up tool allows users to research businesses by geography, industry, employment size, or by name. INDIANA DEPT. OF EDUCATION - COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS www.doe.in.gov/cte/indiana-college-career-pathways Site provides detailed information for students and parents on the college and career pathways programs being implemented in Indiana high schools. Site includes course guides for career pathways within 11 career clusters. Other Available Sites DREAM IT - DO IT INDIANA
www.dreamitdoitindiana.com
This Indiana specific website is sponsored by Conexus. It offers a variety of Indiana specific resources focusing on manufacturing and logistics. A news section features articles about manufacturing and logistics in Indiana. HEALTHCARE VIRTUAL - CAREER NETWORK
www.vcn.org/health-care/
Site provides career exploration and training tools to help job seekers prepare for careers in healthcare. Job seekers can explore healthcare careers, identify education and training programs, access online courses, obtain credit for prior learning, and search local healthcare jobs. WORK ONE WESTERN INDIANA
www.workonewest.com
For Putnam County and west central Indiana, this site provides information for job searches, training and education, and a job seekers tool kit. A youth services section provides special information for high school students and young adults. Job seekers can explore job opportunities or post a resume on Indiana Career Connect. User Note: From time to time, web links change. If a link does not work, a search of the site name or program title should lead the user to the site. INFORMATION COMPILED BY THE GREENCASTLE/PUTNAM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. 2 South Jackson Street Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765-653-2474