Frye: Lifting Up Our Veteran Workforce This Labor Day

Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:42 AM

By State Rep. Randy Frye, guest column

Frye is focused on helping connect more of our vets to education, training and employment.

INDIANAPOLIS - Labor Day is for recognizing the contribution workers make to America, from bus drivers and delivery workers to police officers and firefighters, our workforce is diverse and strong. A large segment of our workforce is comprised of veterans who offer many great skills and talents. That's why I'm focused on helping connect more of our vets to education, training and employment, because we want our nation's heroes to call Indiana home.

Jobseekers can also take advantage of NextLevel Jobs to skill up for higher-paying positions for fast-growing industries. The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant covers tuition costs for those earning a high-value certificate from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, a great resource to give careers a boost. More than 30,000 Hoosiers have been trained through the Workforce Ready Grant. For other opportunities, be sure to connect with Indiana Department of Workforce Development, which offers several different services for veterans, such as face-to-face reviews of Indiana Career Connect, direct referrals to established jobs and development, assistance with resume building and interview training, and transitioning assistance.

If you or someone you know is a former member of the military, please know there are resources to help. If you need assistance connecting to state resources, please contact me directly at H67@iga.in.gov. To the more than 3.3 million members of the Hoosier labor force, including our veterans, thank you for working hard and making Indiana a better place to live.

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