Indy Connect, Central Indiana’s Transportation Initiative, will host an E-Town Hall meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
The E-Town Hall meeting will open with a presentation about the recently announced long-range transportation plan and provide opportunities for residents to email questions for a question-and-answer session. The meeting will be facilitated by Indy Connect representatives Lori Miser, executive director of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Mike Terry, president and CEO of IndyGo.
Those interested in participating in the E-Town Hall can log on to www.indyconnect.org at 7 p.m. to view and participate in the live stream. At that time, viewers also will be given the opportunity to email questions to the meeting moderators.
The presentation and Q & As will be posted on the Indy Connect website following the live stream.
The long-range transportation plan is the result of extensive public comment and planning by regional transportation experts. This is the most comprehensive plan ever for Central Indiana that includes connectivity for the region through bus, rail, roadways and bike and pedestrian walkways.
The E-Town Hall meeting follows a two-week session of community meetings where residents had an opportunity to view details of the plan and provide feedback and comment.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Performers ready to entertain thousands at Circle of Lights® presented by The Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 S
Thousands of Central Indiana residents and visitors will be on hand to see live performances by several entertainers who were chosen to perform in the FREE 48th annual Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481event held on Monument Circle in Indianapolis Nov. 26.
Seven exciting acts perform during the pre-show from 6 – 7 p.m. and the live, televised show (WRTV-6) from 7 – 8 p.m. The acts were chosen from hundreds of entertainers. This year’s special guest includes Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide Celebration’s host Sandi Patty. Local performers include Brian Harvey, soloist from Zionsville; Extreme Rhythm Project, tap dance troupe from Indianapolis; Jessica Kelley, soloist from Indianapolis; Kim Hicks, soloist from Indianapolis; Tadd Peebles, soloist from Indianapolis and The JB Band, house band from Anderson. In addition, the Smiley Morning Show Glee Club will perform during the 6 p.m. pre-show.
Sandi Patty has won 39 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards and became a Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee in 2004. Her albums have sold more than 11 million units, garnering her three platinum and five gold recordings. As the most-awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, her voice is the gold standard by which all who follow are measured. This year, Patty is host to Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Yuletide Celebration. Patty had been a long time resident of Indiana until a recent move to Oklahoma City.
Brian Harvey works full time as the creative director for Sonar Studios. He served as the touring lead guitar player for a few years for national recording artist John David Webster. Current projects include songwriting, counseling and freelance writing on everything from iPhone Apps to corporate skits. He and his family live in Zionsville.
Extreme Rhythm Project is Indy’s first pre-professional tap dance company directed by Michele Long. Extreme Rhythm Project is comprised of 21 members all ranging in age from 8 - 17 years old. Extreme Rhythm Project was established on July 17, 2010. The dancers are from four dance studios in the Central Indiana area and all have accomplished resumes. All of the members have won regional and national titles for their tap dancing all over the United States. The dancers participate in master classes and have performed at Penrod and Treefest, just to name a few.
Jessica Kelley, a Soprano, attended DePauw University and received a bachelor of arts in music performance in 2008. Kelley grew up on the south side of Indianapolis where she attended Perry Meridian High School. Some of the notable roles she has performed at local community theaters include Lois/Bianca from Kiss Me Kate, Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Somewhere Soloist from West Side Story. While attending DePauw University, Jessica worked with the DePauw Opera where she portrayed Adele from Die Fledermaus and The Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute. Jessica has been singing since elementary school and was involved with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) from elementary through high school. She was chosen to play Mayor Moyra in The Trio of Minuet performed at Clowes Hall at Butler University with ICC. She has traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe performing with different groups and as a soloist.
Kim Hicks is a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. She began singing in church during her early teens and continues to serve as a vocalist and worship team member at Calvary Temple of Indianapolis. Hicks has worked as a recording background session and commercial jingle vocalist and has recorded on many projects with the Calvary Temple Praise Choir. She is an elementary music teacher for Lawrence Township schools and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Butler University. She is married to Broad Ripple High School basketball coach Scott Hicks and is the mother of three boys.
Tadd Peebles is a 21-year-old performer, born in Lebanon and now living in Indianapolis. Peebles graduated from Lebanon Senior High School and plans to return to college this spring to work towards his bachelor’s degree. He holds an immense passion for the performing arts and is excited for the opportunity to perform in the Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481
The JB Band is comprised of Trint Castle from Noblesville, trumpet; David Roark from Castleton, guitar & bass; Dan Martin from Sheridan, trombone; Phil Alexander from Sheridan, keyboard; Justin Brown from Anderson, vocals; Joel Abernathy from Martinsville, drums; Greg Wardlow from New Castle, vocals and Aaron Trincado from Westfield, saxophone.
Seven exciting acts perform during the pre-show from 6 – 7 p.m. and the live, televised show (WRTV-6) from 7 – 8 p.m. The acts were chosen from hundreds of entertainers. This year’s special guest includes Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide Celebration’s host Sandi Patty. Local performers include Brian Harvey, soloist from Zionsville; Extreme Rhythm Project, tap dance troupe from Indianapolis; Jessica Kelley, soloist from Indianapolis; Kim Hicks, soloist from Indianapolis; Tadd Peebles, soloist from Indianapolis and The JB Band, house band from Anderson. In addition, the Smiley Morning Show Glee Club will perform during the 6 p.m. pre-show.
Sandi Patty has won 39 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards and became a Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee in 2004. Her albums have sold more than 11 million units, garnering her three platinum and five gold recordings. As the most-awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, her voice is the gold standard by which all who follow are measured. This year, Patty is host to Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Yuletide Celebration. Patty had been a long time resident of Indiana until a recent move to Oklahoma City.
Brian Harvey works full time as the creative director for Sonar Studios. He served as the touring lead guitar player for a few years for national recording artist John David Webster. Current projects include songwriting, counseling and freelance writing on everything from iPhone Apps to corporate skits. He and his family live in Zionsville.
Extreme Rhythm Project is Indy’s first pre-professional tap dance company directed by Michele Long. Extreme Rhythm Project is comprised of 21 members all ranging in age from 8 - 17 years old. Extreme Rhythm Project was established on July 17, 2010. The dancers are from four dance studios in the Central Indiana area and all have accomplished resumes. All of the members have won regional and national titles for their tap dancing all over the United States. The dancers participate in master classes and have performed at Penrod and Treefest, just to name a few.
Jessica Kelley, a Soprano, attended DePauw University and received a bachelor of arts in music performance in 2008. Kelley grew up on the south side of Indianapolis where she attended Perry Meridian High School. Some of the notable roles she has performed at local community theaters include Lois/Bianca from Kiss Me Kate, Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Somewhere Soloist from West Side Story. While attending DePauw University, Jessica worked with the DePauw Opera where she portrayed Adele from Die Fledermaus and The Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute. Jessica has been singing since elementary school and was involved with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) from elementary through high school. She was chosen to play Mayor Moyra in The Trio of Minuet performed at Clowes Hall at Butler University with ICC. She has traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe performing with different groups and as a soloist.
Kim Hicks is a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. She began singing in church during her early teens and continues to serve as a vocalist and worship team member at Calvary Temple of Indianapolis. Hicks has worked as a recording background session and commercial jingle vocalist and has recorded on many projects with the Calvary Temple Praise Choir. She is an elementary music teacher for Lawrence Township schools and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Butler University. She is married to Broad Ripple High School basketball coach Scott Hicks and is the mother of three boys.
Tadd Peebles is a 21-year-old performer, born in Lebanon and now living in Indianapolis. Peebles graduated from Lebanon Senior High School and plans to return to college this spring to work towards his bachelor’s degree. He holds an immense passion for the performing arts and is excited for the opportunity to perform in the Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481
The JB Band is comprised of Trint Castle from Noblesville, trumpet; David Roark from Castleton, guitar & bass; Dan Martin from Sheridan, trombone; Phil Alexander from Sheridan, keyboard; Justin Brown from Anderson, vocals; Joel Abernathy from Martinsville, drums; Greg Wardlow from New Castle, vocals and Aaron Trincado from Westfield, saxophone.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING, TRASH AND LEAF COLLECTION WILL OPERATE ON A SLIDE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
HOLIDAY NOTICE: Thursday, November 25 is Thanksgiving Day
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents that curbside recycling, residential, heavy trash and leaf collection will operate on a slide schedule this week in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
There will be NO residential trash, heavy trash, leaf collection or curbside recycling service on Thursday, November 25. Thursday routes will be run on Friday, November 26, and Friday routes will be run on Saturday November 27 with all schedules returning to normal on Monday, November 29.
For more information, please call the Mayor’s Action Center at 317.327-4MAC.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents that curbside recycling, residential, heavy trash and leaf collection will operate on a slide schedule this week in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
There will be NO residential trash, heavy trash, leaf collection or curbside recycling service on Thursday, November 25. Thursday routes will be run on Friday, November 26, and Friday routes will be run on Saturday November 27 with all schedules returning to normal on Monday, November 29.
For more information, please call the Mayor’s Action Center at 317.327-4MAC.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Mayor Ballard Issues Urban Garden Challenge
Goal is to Create 50 Urban Gardens in Center Township by end of 2011
Announcing a goal of 50 urban gardens in Center Township by the end of 2011, Mayor Greg Ballard today at the Felege Hiywot Center garden in Martindale Brightwood issued his Urban Garden Challenge, joined by neighborhood residents, local health experts and urban gardeners.
“Urban gardens strengthen the fabric of our communities. They turn vacant land into a positive and active space, they grow healthy food for people to eat, they teach individuals of all ages new skills, and they help promote community involvement by actively engaging neighbors to work together toward a common purpose,” said Mayor Ballard. “Urban gardens encapsulate the Thanksgiving message of family, community, harvest and renewal. Creating more urban gardens and engaging more individuals and organizations in growing healthy food at the community and neighborhood level is a worthy pursuit for our city.”
Founded in the spring of 2004, the Felege Hiywot Center created its first 20-square-foot garden in the summer of 2006. Now, its urban garden encompasses a half acre.
“A need for healthy food sources and education about health and nutrition in Martindale Brightwood inspires us to make a change,” said Aster Bekele, executive director of the Center. “At the Center’s summer gardening camp and at the in-school and after-school gardening education classes, each youth participant develops gardening skills, an awareness of nature, a commitment to environmental preservation, an ability to make nutritious food choices and expertise in recycling and composting.”
Marion County Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine, a longtime advocate for Center Township residents, detailed the health and disease prevention benefits of a nutritious diet including fresh produce.
“The Marion County Health Department is very proud to support this initiative to help improve the health and wellness of the people of Indianapolis,” said Dr. Caine. “We recognize that poor nutrition is one of the greater challenges facing our urban populations, one that contributes to an array of diseases and conditions. Changing that equation starts at the source: reversing the shortage of healthy food options. Much of our focus is on preventive measures, from vaccines to environmental issues and much more. We believe expanding urban gardens in the urban core will help contribute to our ongoing efforts to improve the health of the community.”
The Butler Center for Urban Ecology innovatively explores, stewards and enhances urban ecosystems. Its director, Tim Carter, Ph.D., specializes in landscape ecology with a focus on urban systems.
“Urban gardens and urban farms create opportunities to access local food in neighborhoods that did not previously offer such benefits,” said Dr. Carter. “Urban gardens can restore ecological health to the area. Improving biodiversity, giving access to local food and building a sense of community are all components of successful urban gardens and urban farms.”
Mayor Ballard today also announced the Urban Gardening Mentor Program, an effort that will teach and encourage urban gardening and growing food. This program, a partnership between the Office of Sustainability and Purdue Extension of Marion County, aims to assist individuals and organizations who are new to urban gardening.
“This partnership and the mentoring program are a key part of achieving the goal of having 50 urban gardens in Center Township by the end of next year,” said Mayor Ballard.
Mayor Ballard is committed to making Indianapolis the most sustainable city in the Midwest. Urban gardens play an important role in helping Indianapolis achieve that vision. In 2008, Mayor Ballard created the Office of Sustainability, and in June 2010 at the Indy Urban Farming Forum, Mayor Ballard announced the City’s first urban garden program. The collaborative partnership between the Department of Metropolitan Development, the Indy land Bank and the Office of Sustainability allows community groups and individuals to use Land Bank properties for the purpose of growing healthy produce and creating urban gardens.
For more information about Mayor Ballard’s Urban Garden Challenge, visit www.sustainindy.org or email urbangardens@indy.gov.
Announcing a goal of 50 urban gardens in Center Township by the end of 2011, Mayor Greg Ballard today at the Felege Hiywot Center garden in Martindale Brightwood issued his Urban Garden Challenge, joined by neighborhood residents, local health experts and urban gardeners.
“Urban gardens strengthen the fabric of our communities. They turn vacant land into a positive and active space, they grow healthy food for people to eat, they teach individuals of all ages new skills, and they help promote community involvement by actively engaging neighbors to work together toward a common purpose,” said Mayor Ballard. “Urban gardens encapsulate the Thanksgiving message of family, community, harvest and renewal. Creating more urban gardens and engaging more individuals and organizations in growing healthy food at the community and neighborhood level is a worthy pursuit for our city.”
Founded in the spring of 2004, the Felege Hiywot Center created its first 20-square-foot garden in the summer of 2006. Now, its urban garden encompasses a half acre.
“A need for healthy food sources and education about health and nutrition in Martindale Brightwood inspires us to make a change,” said Aster Bekele, executive director of the Center. “At the Center’s summer gardening camp and at the in-school and after-school gardening education classes, each youth participant develops gardening skills, an awareness of nature, a commitment to environmental preservation, an ability to make nutritious food choices and expertise in recycling and composting.”
Marion County Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine, a longtime advocate for Center Township residents, detailed the health and disease prevention benefits of a nutritious diet including fresh produce.
“The Marion County Health Department is very proud to support this initiative to help improve the health and wellness of the people of Indianapolis,” said Dr. Caine. “We recognize that poor nutrition is one of the greater challenges facing our urban populations, one that contributes to an array of diseases and conditions. Changing that equation starts at the source: reversing the shortage of healthy food options. Much of our focus is on preventive measures, from vaccines to environmental issues and much more. We believe expanding urban gardens in the urban core will help contribute to our ongoing efforts to improve the health of the community.”
The Butler Center for Urban Ecology innovatively explores, stewards and enhances urban ecosystems. Its director, Tim Carter, Ph.D., specializes in landscape ecology with a focus on urban systems.
“Urban gardens and urban farms create opportunities to access local food in neighborhoods that did not previously offer such benefits,” said Dr. Carter. “Urban gardens can restore ecological health to the area. Improving biodiversity, giving access to local food and building a sense of community are all components of successful urban gardens and urban farms.”
Mayor Ballard today also announced the Urban Gardening Mentor Program, an effort that will teach and encourage urban gardening and growing food. This program, a partnership between the Office of Sustainability and Purdue Extension of Marion County, aims to assist individuals and organizations who are new to urban gardening.
“This partnership and the mentoring program are a key part of achieving the goal of having 50 urban gardens in Center Township by the end of next year,” said Mayor Ballard.
Mayor Ballard is committed to making Indianapolis the most sustainable city in the Midwest. Urban gardens play an important role in helping Indianapolis achieve that vision. In 2008, Mayor Ballard created the Office of Sustainability, and in June 2010 at the Indy Urban Farming Forum, Mayor Ballard announced the City’s first urban garden program. The collaborative partnership between the Department of Metropolitan Development, the Indy land Bank and the Office of Sustainability allows community groups and individuals to use Land Bank properties for the purpose of growing healthy produce and creating urban gardens.
For more information about Mayor Ballard’s Urban Garden Challenge, visit www.sustainindy.org or email urbangardens@indy.gov.
“ALL ABOARD” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE GARFIELD CONSERVATORY
Garfield Park Conservatory will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland for “Conservatory Crossing.” Thanks to donations and support from the employees of Indiana Rail Road Company, visitors will be able to enjoy G-scale model trains and train villages set amongst a brilliant display of poinsettias, lights and more!
The show opens on Friday, Nov. 26 and will run through Friday, Dec. 31. The Conservatory will be open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Extended hours until 8 p.m. on Dec. 18-23 will allow visitors to enjoy the display in the evening. As darkness falls, the entire Conservatory will be illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights, creating an enchanted holiday atmosphere.
Admission for this event is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and youth, or $5 for families.
More Holiday Events:
Holiday Crafts – Saturday, December 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ages: 5+
Cost: $4
Everyone will enjoy this opportunity to make unique holiday cards and ornaments out of different natural materials. Please register by calling (317) 327-7580 before December 3.
Train Tales – Wednesday, December 15, 10-11 a.m., Ages: 2-5
Cost: $3
Preschoolers will enjoy this train-themed program that includes a story, craft and chance to enjoy the model trains chugging through the holiday display. Please register by calling (317) 327-7580.
Candlelight Crossing – Friday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family
Join us for a special evening at the Conservatory! Enjoy the holiday show during an evening reception with tasty treats and warm drinks. Take time from the hustle and bustle to relax with a cup of cocoa and enjoy the warmth and beauty of our tropical Conservatory alive with the twinkle of lights and sounds of holiday music! This event is perfect for couples, families and friends.
Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden is located on the Near-Southeastside of Indianapolis in the 2400 block of South Shelby Street. The Conservatory is open daily and is alive with tropical plants, waterfalls and fish. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Daily admission is $1 per person. For more information, call (317) 327-7580 or visit www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org
The show opens on Friday, Nov. 26 and will run through Friday, Dec. 31. The Conservatory will be open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Extended hours until 8 p.m. on Dec. 18-23 will allow visitors to enjoy the display in the evening. As darkness falls, the entire Conservatory will be illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights, creating an enchanted holiday atmosphere.
Admission for this event is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and youth, or $5 for families.
More Holiday Events:
Holiday Crafts – Saturday, December 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ages: 5+
Cost: $4
Everyone will enjoy this opportunity to make unique holiday cards and ornaments out of different natural materials. Please register by calling (317) 327-7580 before December 3.
Train Tales – Wednesday, December 15, 10-11 a.m., Ages: 2-5
Cost: $3
Preschoolers will enjoy this train-themed program that includes a story, craft and chance to enjoy the model trains chugging through the holiday display. Please register by calling (317) 327-7580.
Candlelight Crossing – Friday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family
Join us for a special evening at the Conservatory! Enjoy the holiday show during an evening reception with tasty treats and warm drinks. Take time from the hustle and bustle to relax with a cup of cocoa and enjoy the warmth and beauty of our tropical Conservatory alive with the twinkle of lights and sounds of holiday music! This event is perfect for couples, families and friends.
Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden is located on the Near-Southeastside of Indianapolis in the 2400 block of South Shelby Street. The Conservatory is open daily and is alive with tropical plants, waterfalls and fish. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Daily admission is $1 per person. For more information, call (317) 327-7580 or visit www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Trying to Reach Santa? Send a letter through Santa’s Mailbox on the Circle
WHAT:
Santa’s mailbox is being installed Wednesday. It is decorated festively-- half the box is a reindeer complete with antlers and the other half is dressed like Santa.
WHO:
United States Postal Service and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
WHEN:
Installed Wednesday, Nov. 17 before 8 a.m. (Send letters Nov. 17 – Dec. 16. Mailbox will be removed Dec. 17.)
WHERE:
On the east side of Monument Circle, facing Market Street
Contact:
Donna Hoffman, 317.464.6164, United States Postal Service
Jennifer Hanson, 317.237.2202, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
Each year, this holiday mailbox is installed for children of all ages to drop off their letters addressed to Santa. And to every child’s delight, Santa himself personally answers each letter that has a return address. Letters can be sent from Nov. 17 - Dec. 16. In 2009, more than 5,000 letters were sent to Santa.
** Please note - All letters must have a return address for Santa to reply! (stamped, self-addressed envelope appreciated)
Santa’s mailbox is being installed Wednesday. It is decorated festively-- half the box is a reindeer complete with antlers and the other half is dressed like Santa.
WHO:
United States Postal Service and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
WHEN:
Installed Wednesday, Nov. 17 before 8 a.m. (Send letters Nov. 17 – Dec. 16. Mailbox will be removed Dec. 17.)
WHERE:
On the east side of Monument Circle, facing Market Street
Contact:
Donna Hoffman, 317.464.6164, United States Postal Service
Jennifer Hanson, 317.237.2202, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
Each year, this holiday mailbox is installed for children of all ages to drop off their letters addressed to Santa. And to every child’s delight, Santa himself personally answers each letter that has a return address. Letters can be sent from Nov. 17 - Dec. 16. In 2009, more than 5,000 letters were sent to Santa.
** Please note - All letters must have a return address for Santa to reply! (stamped, self-addressed envelope appreciated)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Indianapolis Private Industry Council Changes Name to EmployIndy WorkOne Center on Indianapolis’ Northside to Relocate on December 1
Mayor Greg Ballard today announced that the Indianapolis Private Industry Council has changed its name to EmployIndy, which better describes the mission and the organization’s work in Marion County.
"EmployIndy is an important and active partner with the City of Indianapolis and Develop Indy in preparing and training a pipeline of workers to meet the employment needs of existing and prospective new companies, ultimately strengthening the economic vitality of Indianapolis," said Mayor Ballard.
EmployIndy is the Workforce Investment Board for Marion County, administering millions of dollars in federal, state, local and private funds to support workforce development services and initiatives for job seekers and employers in Indianapolis. It is the operator of the three WorkOne centers in Marion County, providing:
* Business solutions to employers, including job recruiting, candidate assessment and placement.
* Educational recruitment to build the educational and occupational skill sets for Marion County’s workforce.
* Candidate training and development, preparing job seekers for work.
“EmployIndy supports partnerships that focus on preparing people to work in high growth sectors, such as life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing, logistics, motorsports and energy and green construction,” said EmployIndy President and CEO Brooke Huntington. “We are evolving to more strategically direct our funds and services to prepare workers for the high demand jobs of today and in the future.”
WorkOne College Park to Relocate
WorkOne Express, which specializes in services to businesses and experienced workers, will relocate from its current location at College Park and begin operating in nearby space beginning Dec. 1. The center at 8910 Purdue Road, Suite 300, will close for two days on Nov. 29 and 30 and reopen in a new 12,000 square-foot space at Parkstone at 9002 N. Purdue Road, Suite 200. The expanded space will enhance EmployIndy’s business solutions services to area employers and provide comprehensive recruitment and preparation of candidates for EmployIndy’s most recent federally funded job initiatives Health Care Careers Initiative (HCCI) and PriorITIZE.
"EmployIndy is an important and active partner with the City of Indianapolis and Develop Indy in preparing and training a pipeline of workers to meet the employment needs of existing and prospective new companies, ultimately strengthening the economic vitality of Indianapolis," said Mayor Ballard.
EmployIndy is the Workforce Investment Board for Marion County, administering millions of dollars in federal, state, local and private funds to support workforce development services and initiatives for job seekers and employers in Indianapolis. It is the operator of the three WorkOne centers in Marion County, providing:
* Business solutions to employers, including job recruiting, candidate assessment and placement.
* Educational recruitment to build the educational and occupational skill sets for Marion County’s workforce.
* Candidate training and development, preparing job seekers for work.
“EmployIndy supports partnerships that focus on preparing people to work in high growth sectors, such as life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing, logistics, motorsports and energy and green construction,” said EmployIndy President and CEO Brooke Huntington. “We are evolving to more strategically direct our funds and services to prepare workers for the high demand jobs of today and in the future.”
WorkOne College Park to Relocate
WorkOne Express, which specializes in services to businesses and experienced workers, will relocate from its current location at College Park and begin operating in nearby space beginning Dec. 1. The center at 8910 Purdue Road, Suite 300, will close for two days on Nov. 29 and 30 and reopen in a new 12,000 square-foot space at Parkstone at 9002 N. Purdue Road, Suite 200. The expanded space will enhance EmployIndy’s business solutions services to area employers and provide comprehensive recruitment and preparation of candidates for EmployIndy’s most recent federally funded job initiatives Health Care Careers Initiative (HCCI) and PriorITIZE.
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