🧭 Employer Resource Navigator

Wagner-Peyser Employment Services

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

How to start: Create free account at IndianaCareerConnect.com or visit WorkOne Center. Call 888-436-9092.

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On-the-Job Training (OJT) — WorkOne

WorkOne reimburses employers up to 50% of a new employee's wage during a contracted training period. Minimum wage: $13.50/hr for adults, $11/hr for youth. WorkOne pre-screens and refers qualified candidates.

What you get: 50% wage reimbursement (up to 75% in exceptional cases). Only hours worked — no overtime, PTO, or commissions.

How to start: Contact WorkOne Center. Staff develop OJT contracts between participant and employer.

WorkOne Federal Official page →

Youth Work Experience (WEX) — WorkOne

Places youth ages 16-24 in employer worksites at ZERO cost to the employer. WorkOne pays all wages and workers' compensation. Youth attend weekly career workshops. Hamilton County contact: Dorothee Cooke.

What you get: WorkOne pays ALL wages + workers' comp. Zero cost to employer.

WorkOne Federal Official page →

Federal Bonding Program

Free fidelity bonds ($5,000-$25,000) for employers hiring individuals with barriers: ex-offenders, individuals in recovery, poor credit history, or dishonorable discharge. Covers first 6 months of employment.

What you get: Free fidelity bonds: $5,000 standard (up to $25,000 with justification). $0 deductible. Covers first 6 months.

How to start: Employer or job seeker contacts State Federal Bonding Program Coordinator by phone. Bond issued online, received by mail in 10 business days

USDOL/DWD Federal Official page →

Rapid Response Services — WorkOne

Early-intervention outplacement services for workers affected by layoffs or plant closures. On-site orientations covering UI filing, job search, resume/interview workshops, retraining, and community resources.

How to start: WARN notices submitted at in.gov/dwd/warn-notices. Non-WARN: contact local WorkOne Business Services team.

WorkOne Federal Official page →

Indiana Career Connect (ICC) — Free Job Posting

State's free online labor exchange platform. Employers post jobs, search resumes, screen applicants at no cost. Postings syndicated to the National Labor Exchange for broader reach.

How to start: Register at IndianaCareerConnect.com. If you've filed for UI, account already exists.

DWD State Official page →

Hiring Events & Job Fairs — WorkOne

WorkOne hosts, promotes, and manages hiring events at no cost to employers. Includes pre-screened candidates, social media promotion, and interview rooms/computer labs.

WorkOne Federal Official page →

Veteran Employment Services — WorkOne

Priority access for veterans in all DOL-funded programs. Includes Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP), Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER), and WOTC veteran credits up to $9,600.

What you get: WOTC veteran credits up to $9,600. Priority access to all WorkOne services.

How to start: Visit any WorkOne Center — veterans are served first.

WorkOne/DWD Federal Official page →

Hamilton County Data Hub (Alex)

Free access to IHC’s proprietary data intelligence platform combining 1,000+ datasets for evidence-based workforce and economic development decisions. Talent pipeline analytics, QoL scoring, and site selection data.

How to start: Contact Invest Hamilton County: investhamiltoncounty.com

IHC Local Official page →

WorkOne Interview Rooms & Computer Labs

Free employer access to WorkOne facilities for interviews, hiring events, skills testing, and computer labs. Professional setting at no cost.

How to start: Contact Kristal Heffley at WorkOne: 317-431-8383, kheffley@workonecentral.org

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WorkKeys Assessments

ACT WorkKeys skills testing validates job candidates’ workplace abilities in applied math, workplace documents, and business writing. Free through WorkOne for employers and job seekers.

What you get: Free for employers and job seekers through WorkOne. Certified NCRC credential for candidates who pass.

How to start: Contact WorkOne: 317-431-8383, kheffley@workonecentral.org

WorkOne Federal Official page →

InvestEd — K-12 Employer Engagement (via The Pursuit Institute)

Direct employer access to Hamilton County's 6 school corporations through The Pursuit Institute (TPI). Sponsor a Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA), host paid interns, mentor capstone projects, or run workforce-readiness sessions. 100+ apprentices currently placed; 9 active career pathways (450+ supporting courses).

What you get: No employer cost beyond wages. State CSA funding ($5,000/student) supports apprentice tuition. Indiana Workforce Ready Grant covers some training.

How to start: Email IHC Business Services (info@investhamiltoncounty.com) or contact The Pursuit Institute directly for pathway details.

IHC Local Official page →

Alex Site Intelligence — Free Workforce Dashboard

IHC's flagship workforce intelligence platform: 619 occupations across 23 SOC major groups, hiring/turnover data, education pipeline, commute flows, wage curves, career ladder networks. Live data updated monthly. Free to all Hamilton County employers via the City BRE add-on.

What you get: Free. No subscription, no credit card.

How to start: Email Alex Business Services to get access: info@investhamiltoncounty.com

IHC Local Official page →

Federal HUBZone Program — Government Contracting Set-Aside

Federal Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program reserves 3% of all federal contract dollars for qualifying small businesses. Hamilton County has multiple qualifying tracts. Once certified, you compete for set-aside contracts + receive 10% pricing preference in full-and-open competitions.

What you get: Direct contract opportunities. Indirect: makes you eligible for joint ventures with non-HUBZone primes.

How to start: Visit certify.sba.gov to start application. Use HUBZone Map (sba.gov/hubzone-map) to verify tract eligibility before applying.

SBA Federal Official page →

Indiana J-1 Visa Waiver Program (Conrad 30) — International Medical Graduate Recruitment

Allows Indiana healthcare employers to recruit international medical graduates by sponsoring a waiver of the J-1 visa's two-year home-residence requirement. Indiana receives 30 slots per year (44 applications competed for 30 slots in the 2026 cycle). Physician must commit to at least 3 years of full-time service at a HPSA/MUA/MUP site, beginning within 90 days of waiver approval. All specialties accepted but primary care prioritized.

How to start: 2027 cycle opens fall 2026. Application starts at IPHCA — contact Natalie Morrison. State review by Gabby Long at Indiana Office of Primary

IPHCA + Indiana DOH + USDOS Federal Official page →

Indiana CPA Society — Firm Administrator Hub & Career Center

INCPAS is the statewide professional society for CPAs and accounting firms. Membership unlocks the Firm Administrator Hub (practice management tools, peer benchmarking, HR templates), the INCPAS Career Center job board for recruiting accountants, the INCPAS Scholars Program (talent pipeline supporting accounting students), and discounted CPE/CE for the entire firm. Firm membership runs ~$330–$400/yr per CPA depending on tier; the Career Center allows non-member job postings on a per-post basis. Designed for CPA firms of any size, including the many <10-person firms in Hamilton County.

How to start: Join at incpas.org/membership or post a job at careers.incpas.org. Firm-wide CPE catalog and the Scholars Program are accessed once a CPA at

INCPAS Private Official page →

Indiana Bankers Association — Future Leadership Division & BankTalentHQ

The Indiana Bankers Association (rebranded indiana.bank) is the statewide trade association for Indiana banks. Member resources include the Future Leadership Division (next-generation banker development), the Commercial Lending School, Universal Banker Certification, a Soft Skills Webinar Series, the BankLEAD Internships student pipeline program, BankTalentHQ (the national banking job board), an annual industry compensation survey, and Google Groups peer-learning forums. Most resources are member-only; BankTalentHQ job postings are open to any banking employer. Built for community and regional banks of all sizes.

How to start: Visit indiana.bank to join, or post jobs directly at banktalenthq.com. Sign individual bankers up for the Future Leadership Division through

Indiana Bankers Association Private Official page →

Big I — Independent Insurance Agents Virtual University & Hires Toolkit

The Big I is the national federation of independent insurance agencies (IIABA), with an Indiana state affiliate. Member benefits include the Big I Virtual University (18,000+ pages of agency-specific reference content, on-demand webinars, and CE), Big I Hires (recruiting/onboarding/training toolkit), perpetuation and succession-planning resources for owner transitions, agency E&O coverage designed specifically for independent agencies, and the Young Agents emerging-leader network. Membership is per-agency through the state affiliate.

How to start: Join through Big I Indiana (the state affiliate). Members log in at independentagent.com to access the Virtual University, Hires toolkit, an

Big I / Big I Indiana Private Official page →

Homebase — Free Scheduling, Time Clock & HR for Small Hourly Teams

All-in-one team management platform purpose-built for small hourly employers (restaurants, retail, salons, fitness studios). Free forever for one location with unlimited employees: scheduling, time clock with web/mobile/POS punch-in, team messaging, labor cost tracking, and hiring (free job posts to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist). Paid tiers add multi-location, advanced time tracking, HR & compliance pack with HR Pro on-call advisor, payroll integration, and labor-law-compliant scheduling alerts. Used by ~100,000+ U.S. small businesses.

How to start: Sign up free at joinhomebase.com — no credit card. POS integrations (Square, Clover, Toast, Lightspeed) one-click. HR Pro advisor add-on $99

Homebase Inc. Private Official page →