Pays tuition and mandatory fees for high-value certificate programs at Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, and other approved providers. Covers advanced manufacturing, building & construction, health sciences, IT & business services, and transportation & logistics.

Federally funded job training, education, and support services for eligible adults (18+). Provides job search help, intensive services for those with barriers, and funding for vocational training through American Job Centers (WorkOne).

Helps workers who have been laid off get back to work quickly. Services include retraining, career counseling, job search assistance, and support services through WorkOne centers.

Education and employment services for eligible youth (ages 14-24) facing barriers. Includes tutoring, work experience (paid/unpaid), skills training, mentoring, and career guidance. Focus on out-of-school youth.

Federal grant funding to support registered apprenticeship expansion, employer partnerships, and new apprenticeship pathways. Earn-and-learn model with DOL-registered credentials.

Free math, reading, and writing instruction to help adults acquire skills for a high school equivalency diploma, college readiness, or entry-level occupational certification.

Free job matching, career services, and labor market resources for job seekers through WorkOne centers. Helps employers find workers and job seekers find jobs.

Mandatory reemployment services for unemployment insurance claimants. Provides WorkOne orientation, career planning, and job search help to return to full-time work faster.

Provides paid work training experiences for low-income job seekers 55 years of age and older.

Pre-apprenticeship program that prepares participants for quality jobs by providing construction training and hands-on experience building affordable housing. Includes wrap-around supportive services.

Connects individuals with past legal involvement to jobs, training, and support services. Provides job readiness skills, resume building, and long-term career coaching with partner businesses.

Employment resources and support for Hoosiers receiving SNAP or TANF, including free job skills training, HSE/ESL classes, certified training programs, career assessments, resume assistance, and wrap-around support.

Free employment services, job skills training, and support for Hoosiers receiving SNAP benefits. Includes clothing assistance ($300/year), transportation ($125/month), and paid work training.

Indiana pays the full cost of GED or HiSET exams for residents through June 30, 2026. Normally $90–$144, now completely free.

Largest in-the-nation JAG program. Free 2-credit employability skills class for at-risk middle/high school and community college students, plus 12 months of post-graduation follow-up.

Employment training, English classes, cultural orientation, and job placement for refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and trafficking victims in Indiana. Services can last up to 5 years.

Indianapolis-based veteran wraparound provider serving any honorably discharged Indiana veteran (any era, any branch). Services include emergency and transitional housing (~103 beds nightly), 62 units of permanent supportive housing, short-term rent and utility assistance, food/clothing pantry, employment services (resume, interview, job placement), and homeless street outreach. Hamilton County veterans access services in Indianapolis (45 East 10th Street). Most services free.

Five-year registered apprenticeship sponsored by the United Association Local 440 covering plumbing, pipefitting, steamfitting, and HVAC-R. Apprentices earn a paycheck while training: 1,700-2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year plus minimum 246 hours of classroom instruction. No tuition cost to the apprentice. Serves the full Indianapolis metro including all of Hamilton County. Graduates earn journeyworker status with union wages and benefits.

Joint apprenticeship of IBEW Local 481 and NECA offering two paid registered apprenticeships: a 5-year Electrician (Inside Wireman) program and a 3-year Telecommunications (VDV) program. Apprentices earn weekly wages on signatory contractor job sites plus benefits while attending at least 16 hours of classroom instruction per month. No tuition. Jurisdiction covers Indianapolis and surrounding counties including Hamilton.

Four-year registered apprenticeship for carpenters, millwrights, floor coverers, and pile drivers covering Indiana and Kentucky. The Greenwood, IN training center (711 Greenwood Springs Drive) is the closest to Hamilton County. 'Earn as you learn' model: paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction at no cost to the apprentice. Graduates earn journeyworker credentials with union wages and benefits.

Indiana's tech industry growth nonprofit (Indianapolis-based) offering free workforce resources for residents exploring tech careers. Includes free access to Infosys Springboard (digital skills learning platform), free virtual work simulations through The Forage, the largest Indiana-only tech job board, and the Careers in Tech resource hub demystifying Indiana's tech landscape and pathways. Xtern is a separate paid summer internship program for college students.

Free state-provided career exploration and education-planning platform powered by Kuder and administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Available to all Hoosiers 6th grade and up — once an account is created it is theirs for life. Includes interest assessments, occupation-to-program matching, Indiana labor market data, scholarship search, and résumé builder. Designed for career transitions and education planning at any life stage.

Indiana's official searchable directory of state-approved occupational training programs. Combines two lists: INTraining (programs meeting basic eligibility standards) and the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL, programs meeting additional performance criteria and eligible for WIOA funding). Filter by provider, location, county, program type, delivery method (online/in-person), and credential earned. Essential pre-enrollment tool for any HC resident planning a training program.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop is the federal hub for free career exploration, job search, training search, salary data, and credential research. Specialized portals include mySkills myFuture (skill-transfer for career changers), GetMyFuture (ages 14-24), Veteran and Military Transition Center, and Justice-Impacted Job Seekers re-entry tools. 800+ captioned career videos. Free hotline 1-877-US2-JOBS connects callers to local workforce resources.

Industry-recognized professional certificates from Google in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design. Designed to be job-ready in 3-6 months with no prior degree or experience. Approximately $39-49/month on Coursera (about $234 total at typical pace), but 100,000 need-based scholarships make the program free for qualifying learners. Completion unlocks CareerCircle — free 1-on-1 coaching, interview prep, and a job board connecting to 150+ employers in the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium.