Veterans Honored in Indiana
You stepped up and answered the call by serving in our armed forces. Now Indiana wants you to be a Hoosier.
Next Level Veterans is your source for career training and a homebuyer program designed for active duty veterans and retired military personnel.
The Need
- More than 200,000 service men and women leave the military every year, and over half currently face a period of unemployment.
- There are 85,000 unfilled jobs in Indiana. Employers need people equipped with the skills and work ethic to get the job done.
INVETS – More than a simple job board, INvets details the combination of career potential and the quality of the surrounding community. Indiana has communities to meet any need and every employer has unique characteristics and opportunities. Look around and you might just find the perfect combination for you.
NEXTLevel Jobs INDIANA – Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers with free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries. Next Level Jobs also provides Indiana employers with reimbursements up to $50,000 to train their employees in these high-growth fields.
HONOR OUR VETS – In Indiana we truly honor our vets through a new program under Governor Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Veterans initiative. The Honor Our Vets program offered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is specifically designed to keep and welcome qualified active duty, veterans and retired military personnel to the state.
Indiana Economic Development Association – Welcome to the Indiana Economic Development Association, the voice of economic development for Indiana. Made up of economic developers, utilities, attorneys, consultants, financial institutions, higher education professionals, engineers, architects and construction professionals, our members are passionately dedicated to attracting and retaining jobs for the great people of Indiana.
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership – Uniting the region with a common mission and vision for Northeast Indiana ensures that as we develop strategies to build a globally competitive region and to support our mission to increase business investment.
Indiana Department of Veteran’s Affairs – Since its establishment in 1945, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has remained focused on aiding and assisting “Hoosier” veterans, and qualified family members or survivors, who are eligible for benefits or advantages provided by Indiana and the U.S. government. Indiana owes a great debt to its veterans, past and present, for their personal sacrifices and dedicated service. 75 Hoosiers (1 still living) have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in testimony to their courage and sacrifices.
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Indiana Department of Workforce Development – Indiana is committed to providing quality employment services to Veterans at our WorkOne Centers. Veterans go to the front of the line and each office has an onsite Veteran’s representative that assists with employment needs. All Veterans are encouraged to make contact with their local WorkOne Career Center for assistance.
Transition Time for Veterans (an interactive tool)
This interactive tool allows Veterans to estimate the preparation time required to transition from their military occupation to another one in Indiana. “Transition time,” while measured in weeks of academic, technical or vocational training, is a relative measure to provide an estimate of the relative time moving from one type of job to another. Find out more here.
