Helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment through personalized services, training, and employer partnerships.

Indiana statute (IC 36-1-29.5) authorizes local governments to establish workforce retention and recruitment programs. Hamilton County has not yet enacted this program — listed here for awareness.

Federal tax credit of $2,400 to $9,600 per qualified hire from targeted groups: veterans, TANF/SNAP recipients, ex-felons, vocational rehabilitation referrals, empowerment zone residents, and others.

IHC’s disability workforce program connecting employers with qualified candidates with disabilities. Partners with VR, Federal Bonding, and WOTC for comprehensive inclusive hiring support.

Direct employer access to Hamilton County's 6 school corporations through The Pursuit Institute (TPI). Sponsor a Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA), host paid interns, mentor capstone projects, or run workforce-readiness sessions. 100+ apprentices currently placed; 9 active career pathways (450+ supporting courses).

IHC's flagship re-entry program connecting Hamilton County employers with workforce-ready candidates exiting jail, in substance-use recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council. Includes intake screening, employer placement support, recovery-friendly workplace certification path.

Federally-funded free consultation service for employers navigating ADA accommodations, accessible job design, or disability-inclusive hiring. Confidential phone/email/chat advice. The single best free resource for any employer hiring or accommodating people with disabilities.

Indiana state VR provides FREE candidate sourcing, job-coaching, on-site support, and post-placement follow-up for employers hiring people with disabilities. ~95% of VR candidates have completed assessment + skills evaluation. Reduces hiring risk + WOTC-eligible.

Free training programs available to Indiana employers including healthcare and social-services nonprofits: Youth Mental Health First Aid (for staff working with adolescents 12-18), QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention, Mental Illness 101 overview, and lived-experience presentations (Ending the Silence, In Our Own Voice, Law Enforcement Storytelling). NAMI Indiana staff can deliver trainings directly to organizations on request.

The Big I is the national federation of independent insurance agencies (IIABA), with an Indiana state affiliate. Member benefits include the Big I Virtual University (18,000+ pages of agency-specific reference content, on-demand webinars, and CE), Big I Hires (recruiting/onboarding/training toolkit), perpetuation and succession-planning resources for owner transitions, agency E&O coverage designed specifically for independent agencies, and the Young Agents emerging-leader network. Membership is per-agency through the state affiliate.

IDOI is the state regulator overseeing insurance producer and agency licensing in Indiana. Free agency-facing resources include the Licensing FAQ, license reporting requirements for producer/agent/agency/adjuster, license reinstatement and transfer guidance, the Find an Agent/Agency/Company database (useful for verifying competitor agencies and recruiting licensed staff), CE Advisory Council guidance for compliance with continuing-education requirements, and Veteran Test Fee Reimbursements for veterans entering the industry. All resources free to any Indiana-licensed insurance employer.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's free 24/7 online learning platform offers 30+ self-paced courses covering hiring your first employee, employment law basics, marketing, financial management, cash flow, business planning, customer service, and pricing. Includes specialty tracks like Boots to Business (veterans), Ascent (women-owned), and T.H.R.I.V.E. (emerging leaders). Courses average 30 minutes each with downloadable worksheets. No employer size limit and no cost.