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Indianapolis - 1.9.13 - If you received Unemployment Insurance benefits in 2012, please review your address and personal information listed on your Uplink homepage. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will mail your 1099 tax statement detailing the benefits you received in 2012 to the address you have listed. 1099 tax forms will be mailed beginning January 31, 2013. If you have recently moved, please update your address as soon as possible.
Workers at Hostess Brands Eligible for Federal Assistance
INDIANAPOLIS – 2.28.13 - The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced a ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that all workers of Interstate Brands Corporation (IBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hostess Brands, Inc., operating at locations throughout the state of Indiana, are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.
The TAA program is made available to workers who are displaced due to foreign imports or shifts in production out of the country.
The federal ruling was issued on February 19, 2013 and applies to workers totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 19, 2011 through two years from the date of certification and all workers in the group threatened with total or partial separation from employment on date of certification through two years from the date of certification. The workers were engaged in activities related to the production, distribution and sale of baked goods such as bread, buns, rolls, snack cakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls and similar products.
If DOL finds that a significant number of workers at the company age 50 or over possess skills that are not easily transferable and that competitive conditions within the industry are adverse, the workers may be eligible for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). If the company is certified, older workers may choose between regular TAA benefits or a wage subsidy of 50 percent of the difference between their new salary and old salary, up to $10,000. The determination will be made in the coming weeks and will be posted online at www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search.cfm Enter the certification number TA-W-82,165M.
Hoosiers May Continue to File for Federally Extended Benefits
INDIANAPOLIS – 1.3.13 - Hoosiers eligible to receive federally extended unemployment insurance benefits will be able to continue filing for benefits this week. In order to receive payments on time and to make sure there are no issues with any claims or vouchers, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) advises all eligible Hoosiers to check their homepage on Uplink, Indiana’s online filing system, once a day for the next few weeks and respond to any links requiring more information for a claim or voucher. All links requesting further information must be completed before benefits can be paid. Those who have previously exhausted state regular unemployment benefits and the federally extended benefits (a maximum of 63 weeks), are not eligible for any further weeks of benefits. More information is available on DWD’s website, www.in.gov/dwd and in Uplink.
Workers at Parker Hannifin Corporation eligible for federal assistance
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Today the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership announced the launch of a new strategy to attract and retain talent in the region. A press conference was held this morning at Joseph Decuis in Roanoke, Indiana, where representatives from local businesses, chambers of commerce, economic development groups and more gathered to preview a new website---www.YourStoryMadeHere.com---as well as to view one of the videos that will be housed on the new website, all showcasing Northeast Indiana's great quality of life. INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning Sunday, September 2, 2012, federally extended unemployment insurance benefits will be reduced by 10 weeks. The change is a result of the federal legislation, which reauthorized the extended benefits earlier this year. Claimants who begin the federal extensions (week 27 of benefits and beyond) after Sunday, September 2, 2012 may be eligible to receive a maximum of 63 weeks of benefits instead of 73. Unemployed Hoosiers can calculate how many weeks of benefits remain in their claim by visiting the logon page on Uplink, Indiana’s online filing system, and clicking the “calculate remaining weeks of benefits” icon. More information is located on the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website, www.in.gov/dwd. All Ft. Wayne Navistar employees and on-site leased employees at the 2911 Meyer Road and the 3033 Wayne Trace locations who have been laid-off since January 30, 2010, or are facing the prospect of a lay-off are strongly encouraged to attend one of the important orientation meetings regarding Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) eligibility and benefits. The newly improved and expedited TAA process and information regarding what programs workers can take advantage of will be discussed. Orientation sessions are scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 or 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 2:00 or 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Post 330, which is located at 330 Entrance Drive in New Haven. Recently the U.S. Department of Labor announced all Ft. Wayne Navistar employees and on-site leased workers are eligible for federal TAA benefits due to Navistar production transfers. TAA benefits range from training and education aid, income support, health insurance assistance, to job search and relocation allowances. WorkOne employs staff specifically trained to assist Hoosiers with the TAA program. To find your local WorkOne, log on to www.WorkOneWorks.com. More information about the TAA program can be found at www.doleta.gov/tradeact/factsheet.cfm. Who:All Ft. Wayne Navistar employees and on-site leased workers at the 2911 Meyer Road and the 3033 Wayne Trace locations who have been laid-off since January 30, 2010, or are facing the prospect of a lay-off What: Orientation sessions regarding Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) eligibility and benefits Where: American Legion Hall, Post 330 When: Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 am, 2:00 or 5:00 p.m. OR Details: The newly improved and expedited TAA process and information regarding what programs workers can take advantage of will be discussed. To find your local WorkOne, log on to www.WorkOneWorks.com. More information about the TAA program can be found at www.doleta.gov/tradeact/factsheet.cfm. INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced an amended ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that all employees and all on-site leased workers at Navistar Truck Development and Technology Center, a Subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation, Truck Division, and Navistar Truck Reliability Center, a Subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation Truck Division, in Fort Wayne, are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The TAA program is made available to workers who are displaced due to foreign imports or shifts in production out of the country. The federal ruling was issued on July 30, 2012 and applies to workers totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 30, 2010 through two years from the date of this revised certification, October 20, 2011. The workers’ firm is engaged in engineering and technical consulting services. The TAA program provides benefits to help unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment. They may be eligible for a variety of re-employment services, job search and relocation allowances and training. In addition, weekly trade re-adjustment allowances may be payable to eligible workers following the exhaustion of unemployment insurance benefits. If DOL finds that a significant number of workers at the company age 50 or over possess skills that are not easily transferable and that competitive conditions within the industry are adverse, the workers may be eligible for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). If the company is certified, older workers may choose between regular TAA benefits or a wage subsidy of 50 percent of the difference between their new salary and old salary, up to $10,000. The determination will be made in the coming weeks and will be posted online at www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search.cfm. Enter the certification number TA-W-75151, and TA-W-75151A. Eligible workers may obtain information at their local WorkOne center. A listing of all of the centers can be found at www.WorkOneWorks.com. The TAA program is made available to workers who are displaced due to foreign imports or shifts in production out of the country. The federal ruling was issued on July 20, 2012 and applies to workers totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 15, 2011 through two years from the date of certification. The workers’ firm is engaged in activities related to technology products. The TAA program provides benefits to help unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment. They may be eligible for a variety of re-employment services, job search and relocation allowances and training. In addition, weekly trade re-adjustment allowances may be payable to eligible workers following the exhaustion of unemployment insurance benefits. If DOL finds that a significant number of workers at the company age 50 or over possess skills that are not easily transferable and that competitive conditions within the industry are adverse, the workers may be eligible for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). If the company is certified, older workers may choose between regular TAA benefits or a wage subsidy of 50 percent of the difference between their new salary and old salary, up to $10,000. The determination will be made in the coming weeks and will be posted online at www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search.cfm. Enter the certification number TA-W-81,732. Eligible workers may obtain information at their local WorkOne center. A listing of all of the centers can be found at www.WorkOneWorks.com. INDIANAPOLIS – The Department of Workforce Development is offering free online training through WorkOne to help Hoosiers build the skills necessary to get the job they want. The courses allow participants to improve their job knowledge and expertise through online classes that can lead to a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential documenting an individual’s ability to succeed in the workplace. The online training courses use Worldwide Interactive Network (WIN) career readiness courseware, designed to help anyone update their skills. WIN online training is also available at no cost to employers who want to update their employees’ knowledge and abilities. Businesses may be eligible for additional services including WorkKeys assessments that can help with soft skills such as teamwork and timeliness. The first component is preparing a job profile that determines the skill level needed for specific jobs or occupational skills. Once a career area of focus is established, WIN career readiness courseware will determine any possible skills gaps and provide instruction in many topics including applied mathematics, reading for information, teamwork and applied technology to help bridge educational voids. After a participant masters job skill concepts using WIN, he or she may take assessments known as WorkKeys, which measures the skill level attained. Upon completion and passage of the WorkKeys assessments, the individual may receive a National Career Readiness Certificate documenting their achievement. WIN online training courses are free and open to all Hoosiers. Prospective applicants can register online at www.in.gov/dwd/2710.htm, or at a local WorkOne. Once enrolled, participants can take courses from any computer with Internet access. Computer access is available at every WorkOne. A full list of WorkOne locations can be found online at www.WorkOneWorks.com. Unemployed Hoosiers who are finishing their first 26 weeks of regular state unemployment insurance and moving to federally funded extended benefits will now be required to go to WorkOne for an in-person review of their work search records. The new in-person review is part of the federal law Congress passed in February reauthorizing the federally funded extended benefits through the end of the year. Reviews will also be required for those transitioning from the first round of federal benefits to the second if they have not previously participated. Those who have already completed the review will not have to go again. Anyone who fails to comply risks losing their unemployment insurance benefits. “While the job search requirement is not new to Hoosiers, the in-person visit offers the opportunity to get one-on-one personal attention from our professional re-employment staff,” said Mark W. Everson, Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development. “Our staff will be able to provide insight on how to improve job search techniques and introduce clients to all of the services WorkOne offers.” All unemployment insurance recipients must report three places they looked for work each week, but only those who receive a notice are required to go to WorkOne. In April, Hoosiers will begin receiving notices in the mail. Unemployment insurance recipients should make sure their address is up-to-date in Uplink, Indiana’s online unemployment insurance filing system, to ensure they get the notice.
INDIANAPOLIS - 10.5.12 - The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced a ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that all workers of Parker Hannifin Corporation, Sporlan Division, including on-site leased workers from Pro Resource Staffing Services, New Haven, are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.
The TAA program is made available to workers who are displaced due to foreign imports or shifts in production out of the country.
The federal ruling was issued on September 28, 2012 and applies to workers totally or partially separated from employment on or after August 30, 2011 through two years from the date of certification and all workers in the group threatened with total or partial separation from employment on date of certification through two years from the date of certification. The workers produce shut-off devices, expansion values, couplings, and other flow control devices.
The TAA program provides benefits to help unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment. They may be eligible for a variety of re-employment services, job search and relocation allowances and training. In addition, weekly trade re-adjustment allowances may be payable to eligible workers following the exhaustion of unemployment insurance benefits.
If DOL finds that a significant number of workers at the company age 50 or over possess skills that are not easily transferable and that competitive conditions within the industry are adverse, the workers may be eligible for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). If the company is certified, older workers may choose between regular TAA benefits or a wage subsidy of 50 percent of the difference between their new salary and old salary, up to $10,000. The determination will be made in the coming weeks and will be posted online at www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search.cfm. Enter the certification number TA-W-81933.
Eligible workers may obtain information at their local WorkOne center. A listing of all of the centers can be found at www.WorkOneWorks.com.
Regional Effort Launches to Attract & Retain Talent
YourStoryMadeHere.com is a video-driven website at the center of an economic development strategy to grow talent in the region. The website will be supplemented with TV spots and Facebook ads to further promote quality of life in the region and an iBook is also in development to provide an additional resource for human resource professionals and others recruiting talent to the region.
"The goal of this strategy is two pronged," said Courtney Tritch, director of marketing at the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. "We wanted to create a central, regional hub that showcases the impressive and diverse assets in the region that can be used to attract talented people to live in Northeast Indiana. We also wanted to create awareness within the region of the amazing assets we have in an effort to retain young professionals in particular. This region has much to offer and now we have a website that shows you exactly why living in Northeast Indiana is a great idea."
YourStoryMadeHere.com is built to share via multiple social media channels and it offers a variety of resources:
• Over a dozen cinematic videos highlighting Northeast Indiana's incredible quality of life
• A cost of living calculator shows why living in Northeast Indiana makes dollars and "sense"
• Links to individual county contacts for relocation information and more
• Ability with one click to share a page or video via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and more
"It's an honor to participate in the Made Here Communication Campaign," Pete Eshelman, CEO of Joseph Decuis said. "The YourStoryMadeHere.com website is a valuable resource for our region. This type of quality marketing tool can assist businesses large and small with their talent attraction efforts on a national scale. It makes me proud to live in Northeast Indiana, and I think this type of pride will grow as more and more people discover this resource."
Growing talent in Northeast Indiana has been growing in regional importance over the past few years with the implementation of the Talent Initiative. And at the end of 2011, the Regional Opportunities Council, through Vision 2020, adopted a mission for the region to develop, attract and retain talent. While much is being done to develop talent across the region, this is the first concentrated effort on a regional scale to focus on attracting and retaining talent in Northeast Indiana.
"To become a demand-driven region and continue to increase our talent pipeline, we must listen to the needs of our businesses and provide them with resources they need to both attract top level talent and retain young professionals," said John Sampson, president and CEO of the Regional Partnership. "Made Here means exactly that. It's Your Story-Made Here. We want to help people discover their own stories right here in Northeast Indiana."
What does Made Here mean to you? Discover Your Story Made Here to see for yourself.
Changes in Federally Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits Beginning September 2, 2012
Fort Wayne Navistar Employees and On-site Leased Worker Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Orientation Sessions Announced
330 Entrance Drive
New Haven, IN 46774
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 2:00 or 4:00 p.m.
Employees and On-Site Workers at Navistar Eligible for Feferal Assistance
Workers at JCIM US-LLC eligible for federal assistance
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced a ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that certain employees of JCIM US-LLC, in Kendallville, are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.Free Online Training for Hoosiers
New Requirements for Unemployment Insurance Recipients
| Unemployment Programs | Max Weeks | Cumulative Weeks |
| Regular Unemployment (UI) | 26 | xx |
| Federal Extension Tier 1 | 20 | 46 |
| Federal Extension Tier 2 | 14 | 60 |
| Federal Extension Tier 3 | 13 | 73 |
| Federal Extension Tier 4 | 6 | 79 |
| Extended Benefits (EB) | 20 | 99 |
As Northeast Indiana employers slowly boost their hiring, out-of-work Hoosiers should focus on strengthening their abilities because employers will bring aboard only individuals with up-to-date workplace skills such as using computers, working with others and communicating. Economic recovery plodded along during January 2011 as Region 3 Northeast Indiana's unemployment rate rose to 10.4 percent from 9.6 percent in the previous month. Neighboring regions in Indiana's northern tier, moreover, experienced flat or sharp rises in January unemployment rates only a month after their jobless rates fell. For instance, Northern Indiana (Region 2) recorded a 10.7 percent jobless rate in January 2011, nearly flat from 10.8 percent during December 2010. Meanwhile, Northwest Indiana (Region 1) weathered an unemployment increase to 10.1 percent in January from 9.6 percent in the prior month. Indiana's three northern tier regions collectively have 1.025 million workers, thereby accounting for a third of the state's entire labor force of 3.09 million adults. The results highlight how the economic recovery has been plodding along throughout Indiana's northern regions. For jobless Hoosiers in Northeast Indiana's 11 counties, a key goal should be to interact with WorkOne in an effort to boost their abilities in not only hunting for employment but also in sharpening on-the-job skills. Northeast Indiana's labor force continues to experience the stresses and pains of recovering from the 2008-09 global recession and economic restructuring, and many more months of growth and recovery are needed for employers to create substantial numbers of new jobs.
As Hiring Slowly Increases, Jobless Hoosiers Should Focus Like a Laser on Boosting their Job Skills; WorkOne Offers Roadmap to Success
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