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Southeastern Indiana Counties - Jackson County
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C4 Columbus Area Career Center
| Contact Name: |
Marilyn Metzler |
| Phone #: |
812.376.4240 |
| Fax #: |
812.376.4699 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
metzlerm@bcsc.k12.in.us |
| Website: |
www.c4.k12.in.us |
| Address: |
1200 Central Ave.
Columbus, IN 47201 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Brown
Decatur
Jackson
Johnson (Edinburgh only) |
| Services: |
Technical career courses for high school juniors and seniors |
Community Learning Center of Jackson County
| Contact Name: |
Amy Heideman |
| Phone #: |
812.524.8788 |
| Fax #: |
812.524.9878 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
aheideman@clcinfo.org |
| Website: |
www.clcinfo.org/jackson.php |
| Address: |
1000 South Poplar Street, Room 121
Seymour, IN 47274 |
| Hours: |
Mon – 9:00am – 5:30pm (closed 12:30 – 1:30)
Tues – 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Wed – 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Thurs – 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Fri – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Additional hours by appointment
Please note: Appointments are required for all test proctoring and assessment services |
| Counties: |
Jackson
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| Services: |
Distance learning, 2 way video, online and face to face
Test proctoring
Assessment testing (Compass – Ivy Tech, Accuplacer – Vincennes)
Program and Degree information
Registration assistance
Financial aid forms and assistance with application
Student services (including fax, phone and copying of college/class materials)
Support to instructors
Technical assistance
Pre-advising
Interest assessment (Kuder and Career scope) |
Developmental Services, Inc.
| Contact Name: |
Gerri Grapevine |
| Phone #: |
812.522.7676 |
| Fax #: |
812.522.7749 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
GGrapevine@DSIIndustries.com |
| Website: |
www.dsiservices.org |
| Address: |
Freeman Field
1820 First Avenue
Seymour, IN 47274 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Dearborn
Decatur
Jackson
Jefferson
Jennings
Ohio
Ripley
Switzerland
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| Services: |
Employment opportunities
Job experience
Job shadowing
Work related training
Employer training |
Elwood Staffing
Seymour
| Contact Name: |
Cheryl Griffin |
| Phone #: |
812.524.1804 |
| Fax #: |
812.524.1707 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
jobs@elwoodstaffing.com |
| Website: |
www.elwoodstaffing.com |
| Address: |
1204 East Tipton Ave.
Seymour, IN 47274 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Thurs 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Decatur
Jackson
Ripley |
| Services: |
Temp and temp to perm
Direct placements
Payroll
Pre-employment testing and screening (skills and drug) |
Employment Plus Staffing
| Contact Name: |
Michael Ames |
| Phone #: |
812.523.2100 |
| Fax #: |
812.524.8305 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
mames@employmentplus.com |
| Website: |
www.employmentplus.com |
| Address: |
105 West 2nd Street, Suite 102
Seymour, IN 47274 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Counties: |
Jackson |
| Services: |
Temp, temp to perm, and direct hire staffing.
Professional/Technical placements
Skill assessments
Reference checks
Drug screens
Background checks
Professional Training/Coaching
Bilingual services - Spanish
Safety supplies/Training
HR admin services |
Hanover College
| Contact Name: |
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| Phone #: |
812.866.7000 |
| Fax #: |
812.866.7098 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
info@hanover.edu |
| Website: |
www.hanover.edu |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 108
Hanover, IN 47243 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Counties: |
Any |
| Services: |
Liberal Arts academic programs including:
Sciences
Languages
Theology
Computer Science
Communications
Math
Social sciences
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Hanover College
Career Center Services
| Contact Name: |
Margaret Krantz |
| Phone #: |
812.866.7126 |
| Fax #: |
812.866.7125 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
krantzm@hanover.edu |
| Website: |
www.hanover.edu |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 108
Hanover, IN 47243 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Counties: |
Any |
| Services for Hanover Students & Graduates: |
Career counseling
Internships
Graduate school guidance
Recruitment
Five annual job fairs
On-line job search
Resume and cover letter critiques
Credential files
Career connections program
Special events
Hanover network
Career resource library
Career center publications
Resume writing
Interview preparation
Free career-related phone and fax use
Interview rooms |
Indiana Virtual Academy
| Contact Name: |
Dr. Fred Sagester |
| Phone #: |
812.689.5253 ext. 269 |
| Fax #: |
812.689.7310 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
drfred@indva.com |
| Website: |
www.indva.org |
| Address: |
901 West US 50, Suite A-108
Versailles, IN 47042 |
| Hours: |
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Counties: |
Any |
| Services: |
Online middle and high school courses
2 way video conference courses
AP exam review
Online non-credit continuing education courses |
IUPUC College & Career Exploration Center
| Contact Name: |
Carol Kostrzewsky |
| Phone #: |
812.314.8525 |
| Fax #: |
812.314.8523 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
ckostrze@iupui.edu |
| Website: |
www.ccexploration.org
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| Address: |
4555 Central Avenue
Suite 1200
Columbus, IN 47201 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Additional hours by appointment |
| Counties: |
Any |
| Services: |
Career counseling
Job search preparation |
Ivy Tech Career Services - College & Career Exploration Center
| Contact Name: |
Brenda Hotopp |
| Phone #: |
812.314.8533 |
| Fax #: |
812.314.8534 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
bhotopp@ivytech.edu |
| Website: |
www.ccexploration.org |
| Address: |
4555 Central Avenue
Suite 1200
Columbus, IN 47201
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| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Additional hours by appointment |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Brown
Decatur
Jackson
Jennings
Johnson (Edinburgh & Franklin only)
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| Services: |
Career assessment and career planning
Career information
Career related services: resume and cover letter assistance, interviewing skills, employment resources/postings, career fairs and on-campus recruitment |
Jackson County Education Center
| Contact Name: |
Becky Davis |
| Phone #: |
812.523.4637 |
| Fax #: |
812.522.5880 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
davisb@scsc.k12.in.us |
| Website: |
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| Address: |
1000 South Poplar Street
Seymour, IN 47274 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Counties: |
Jackson |
| Services: |
Alternative education for middle and high school students
ABE classes
GED testing
IMPACT office (welfare to work)
Ivy Tech classes
Learning center office
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Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation (JCIDC)
| Contact Name: |
Jackie Hill |
| Phone #: |
812.522.4951 |
| Fax #: |
812.522.1235 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
information@jcidc.com |
| Website: |
www.jcidc.com |
| Address: |
301 N. Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
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| Hours: |
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| Counties: |
Jackson |
| Services: |
Work ethic class
Economic development
Training and education
Career development for youth (school to career)
Job openings
Resume posting
Retention solutions |
Jackson County WorkOne Express
| Contact Name: |
Lisa Lewis |
| Phone #: |
812.522.9074 |
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| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
lisa@worksights.com
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| Website: |
www.in.gov/dwd |
| Address: |
200 E. Third Street
Seymour, IN 47274 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm
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| Counties: |
Jackson |
| Services: |
Keytrain
Job and career enhancement (WIA)
Subsidized childcare assistance (CCDF)
Job services program via food stamps program (IMPACT)
PWI
VR placement services
Counseling (limited)
Schedule of workshops within the region |
La Casa Amiga
| Contact Name: |
Shirley Kloepfer |
| Phone #: |
812.273.2394 |
| Fax #: |
812.265.5850 |
| Alternate #: |
812.273.4350
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| Email: |
kloepfers@hotmail.com
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| Website: |
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| Address: |
970 Cross Street
Madison, IN 47250 |
| Hours: |
Tuesday 9:00am – 3:00pm and 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday 2:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Counties: |
Jackson
Jefferson
Jennings
Ripley
Switzerland |
| Services: |
ESL and computer classes on Tuesday and Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Bilingual services
AA classes
Translation services
Interpretation services
ID cards
Making appointments
Vaccination program
WIC
Claim Aid
Job placement
Job applications
Safety presentation for Arvin Sango and Midwest Tube
Housing assistance
Child care identification
Bilingual library, videos, music
Clothing pantry (infants and children)
Food pantry
Coat distribution
Hispanic Cultural Awareness Day
Bilingual story hour on Wednesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Tutoring on Tuesdays |
McDowell Adult Education School
| Contact Name: |
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| Phone #: |
812.376.4451 |
| Fax #: |
812.379.1638 |
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| Email: |
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| Website: |
www.bcsc.k12.in.us/mcdowell/ |
| Address: |
2700 McKinley Avenue
Columbus, IN 47201 |
| Hours: |
As classes are scheduled |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Brown
Decatur
Jackson
Jennings |
| Services: |
Adult Secondary Credit
YMED – Young Mothers Educational Development
Adult Basic Education, GED, ESL
Special interests classes – conversational Spanish, computer applications
No web based tools
Teachers act as counselors to students
One guidance counselor for Adult Secondary Credit students for high school graduation
Customized student work in preparation for Manpower delivered Cummins assessment tests |
Purdue University College of Technology - College & Career Exploration Center
| Contact Name: |
Anji McKinney |
| Phone #: |
812.314.8528 |
| Fax #: |
812.314.8536 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
amckinne@purdue.edu |
| Website: |
www.purdue.edu/tech/columbus
www.ccexploration.org |
| Address: |
4555 Central Avenue
Suite 1200
Columbus, IN 47201 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Additional hours by appointment |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Dearborn
Decatur
Jackson
Jennings
Ohio
Ripley
Switzerland
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| Services: |
Computer and Information Technology – A.S. and B.S.
Industrial Technology – Certificate, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology – A.S. and B.S.
Organizational Leadership & Supervision – Certificate, A.S. and B.S.
Masters in Technology – August 2008
Counseling services provided at Purdue, West Lafayette campus
CCEC e-resources
Student Internships
CCO Express – Purdue WL
Spring career networking fair
Workshops on choosing a major, resume writing and interviewing skills
Job listings
Printed materials and videos
On-campus interviews |
Red Oak Center
| Contact Name: |
Tammie Eppley
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| Phone #: |
812.378.8362 |
| Fax #: |
812.378.8363 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
learn@redoakcenter.com |
| Website: |
www.redoakcenter.com
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| Address: |
320 12th Street
Columbus, IN 47201 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Additional hours by appointment |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Decatur
Jackson
Jennings |
| Services: |
Training/ Course Work in:
Customer service
Computers (application and keyboarding)
Clerical
Culinary (food service and basic cooking)
Carpentry
Construction |
Senior Products
| Contact Name: |
Bob Pitman |
| Phone #: |
812.376.9241 |
| Fax #: |
812.379.2841 |
| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
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| Website: |
www.seniorcenterservices.com |
| Address: |
148 Lindsey Street
Columbus, IN 47201 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:00pm |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Decatur
Jackson
Jennings |
| Services: |
Senior Employment – Subcontracting manufacturing work at Senior Center
Temp Service – temporary jobs in clerical, manufacturing, custodial and landscaping
Wipe cloths – Production of, for manufacturing companies, paint suppliers etc.
Job Match – Permanent placement service
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Su Casa Columbus
| Contact Name: |
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| Phone #: |
812.375.9370 |
| Fax #: |
812.373.9430
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| Toll Free #: |
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| Email: |
reynan@sucasacolumbus.com |
| Website: |
sucasacolumbus.com |
| Address: |
1531, 13th Street, Suite G110
Columbus, IN 47201-1300 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Decatur
Jackson
Jennings |
| Services: |
Introduction and referral to community services
Job postings
Job acquisition and training through employment agencies
Document translation
Tax preparation
Spanish newspaper
ESL classes
Spanish classes
Internet access and training
Computer classes in Spanish
Interpretation and translation services
HELP – online distance learning for adults
Plaza – encourages middle and high schools students to consider post secondary education |
WorkOne
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| Phone #: |
812.376.3351 |
| Fax #: |
812.372.7626 |
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| Email: |
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| Website: |
www.in.gov/dwd/ |
| Address: |
4555 Central Avenue
Suite 1300
Columbus, IN 47203 |
| Hours: |
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm |
| Counties: |
Bartholomew
Decatur
Jackson |
| Services: |
Labor Exchange – matching employers with qualified applicants through the
Customer Self Service System (CS3)
Veterans Assistance – job search, counseling, referrals to supportive services
Work Opportunities Tax Credit certification (WOTC)
Employment Counseling
Labor Market Information (LMI)
WorkKeys and various other assessments
Keytrain – WorkKeys remedial training
Trade Adjustment Act/Trade Readjustment Assistance (TAA/TRA)
Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Re-employment Assistance Program
Workshops – examples: Skill Identification, Resume Writing, Interviewing |
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