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WorkOne Northwest

WorkOne Northwest consists of Four Service Centers providing Employment and Training Services for Workers, Students and Employers in Northwest Indiana. In the past it was necessary to visit multiple agencies in various locations to get the Employment and Training Services you need. Now all of these services are provided at each of our convenient locations in Hammond, Gary, East Chicago and Crown Point.

  • If you are an Employer seeking to fill positions, get information on Department of Labor Regulations, arrange for assessment, training or outplacement

  • If you are a student needing to improve your grades to complete Middle School, High School or College

  • If you need a GED

  • If you need information on Careers or Training Programs

  • If you need counseling on choosing a Career

  • If you looking for work whether you are unemployed or employed and want to change careers

  • If you are interested in apprenticeships or military service

  • If you are a Veteran and need help with Employment or VA Services

  • If you are Disabled and need retraining, accessibility assistance, evaluation or training

WorkOne Northwest is Your First Choice for Services

 

Workforce Development Services

Workforce Development Services (WDS)is a nonprofit agency that works in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. As the administrative entity which provides employment and training services at the WorkOne Centers, our mission is to help area job seekers to get the skills they need to get good jobs in the ever-changing labor market in Northwest Indiana. The primary funding source for WDS is the Department of Labor's Workforce Investment Act (WIA). WDS programs are designed to assist in meeting the training and employment needs of workers and employers.

WDS Administrative Office is located at 840 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402, (219) 882-0033. Administration is home to our Executive Director, Operations Director/EEOC Officer, Planning, Monitoring, Fiscal and MIS Departments.

We operate four WorkOne and WorkOne Express Centers located throughout Lake County Indiana.The Gary and Hammond offices are WorkOne Centers, which include the Job Service and Unemployment Insurance programs, an Information Resource Area, Discovery Lab and access to a wide range of programs and services through direct personal contact or by referral. WDS, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, and Vocational Rehabilitation work together to operate the One-Stops. East Chicago and Crown Point Centers are One Stop Express Centers which provide all the services except Unemployment Insurance registration. All job seekers are eligible for services, which begin with the Customer Self Service System (CS3) for work registration, assessment, local job market information, job referral and placement.

For those who are unable to find employment through these services, more intensive services and training are available. Other eligibility requirements may apply. For a more detailed descriptions of services available visit the page of the WorkOne or WorkOne Express Center nearest you or contact our administration Department:

Workforce Development Services
840 Broadway 3rd Fl.
Gary, IN 46302

(219) 882-0033

Training and Service Providers

Training and Services are either provided in our centers, by partner agencies or through local colleges, universities, training providers and agencies. All schools and colleges must be on the State of Indiana Approved Training Provider List. For more information contact our Planning Department at (219) 882-0033.

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