State awards $4.6 million in Training Acceleration Grants
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and Indiana Economic Development Corporation have awarded $4,631,696 in Training Acceleration Grants to 46 Indiana companies or consortia.
The Training Acceleration Grant program is the state’s primary incumbent worker training program. It provides matching grants to companies and organizations seeking to expand the skills of existing workers through training which results in industry-recognized credentials.
“Training Acceleration Grants help the state of Indiana and its companies maintain a competitive workforce,” said Andrew Penca, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
“This program assists Indiana businesses and their workers increase their skills at a time when economic growth and diversification are top priorities,” said Nathan J. Feltman, Secretary of Commerce and president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
The program has four core objectives: promoting small businesses; fostering job retention and expansion; increasing personal income for Hoosier workers; and providing training to address skill gaps in the Hoosier workforce.
The grants announced today were awarded by the state in May, June and July 2007.
The firms which were awarded the grants, location, number of trainees, amounts awarded, and outcomes:
Employer
|
Concept Tool and Engineering Inc. |
North Vernon |
4 |
$11,650.00 |
Apprenticeships |
|
Continental Broadband of Indiana (dba nFrame) |
Carmel |
28 |
$173,619.00 |
Red Hat Certified Technician, Red Hat Certified Engineer, VMWare Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist, Business Objects Certified, Professional Crystal Reports, Certified Associate Project Management, Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Greenbelt, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Checkpoint Certified Security Engineer, Cisco Certified Security Associate, IT Infrastructure Library Foundation Certificate, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer |
|
Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc. |
Michigan City |
49 |
$199,535.00 |
Special Instruction Welding Level 1 and 2, National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) ,Advanced Manufacturing Certificate, National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Advanced Manufacturing Certificate- Leadership |
|
East Side Animal Clinic |
Evansville |
3 |
$14,808.00 |
Assoc. of Science Degree, Cert. Vet. Practice Mgr. |
|
General Electric Advanced Material |
Mt. Vernon |
160 |
$199,773.00 |
Journey Level Upgrade in welding, networking and hydraulics, Emerson Journey Level Upgrade , Career Development Certificate, Apprenticeship |
|
Integra-tec |
South Bend |
18 |
$42,050.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology MEP Workplace Organization, National Institute of Standards and Technology MEP Continuous Improvement |
|
McShane's Inc. |
Munster |
5 |
$35,000.00 |
Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) |
|
Metal Technologies, Inc. |
Auburn |
5 |
$31,098.00 |
Apprenticeships- Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman, Associate Degree- Industrial Management, Accounting and Tool and Die |
|
Reliable Tool and Machine Co. |
Kendallville |
24 |
$24,103.00 |
Associates of Mechanical Engineering, Associates of Business Administration- Management, Critical Core Supervision Fundamentals, American Welding Society Certified Welding |
|
Rinker Boats |
Syracuse |
60 |
$58,140.00 |
Career Development Certificate in Supervisory Skills, Applied Science Assoc. |
|
Universal Forest Products |
Elkhart |
40 |
$97,300.00 |
Advanced Manufacturing Practioner Level 2, Advanced Manufacturing Champions Level 3, Managerial Certificate |
|
Walerko Tool and Engine Corporation |
Elkhart |
2 |
$13,999.00 |
Apprenticeships - Journeymen |
|
Wayne Combustion Systems |
Fort Wayne |
39 |
$95,300.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology MEP Lean Manufacturing Certifications |
|
80/20 Inc (amendment to change training and increase number of students |
Columbia City |
23 |
$1,125.00 |
Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Certificate an Advanced Manufacturing Team Member Certificate |
|
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. Amendment to increase funds and students |
Goshen |
4 |
$6,675.00 |
Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) |
|
Charles Schwab & Co. (official decision was dated in May) |
Fishers |
310 |
$200,000.00 |
General Securities Registered Representative License ( Series 7 and 63), General Securities Sales Supervision License (Series 9 and 10), Certified Financial Planner, Accredited Asset Management Specialist |
|
Dugdale Communication |
Indianapolis |
28 |
$108,500.00 |
Conversion Technologies Professional (CTP), Cisco Certified Network Professional, Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist- SQL Server |
|
Ingram Brook |
Ft. Wayne |
80 |
$166,100.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Lean Manufacturing Certifications |
|
MWM Acoustics, LLC |
Indianapolis |
8 |
$27,000.00 |
Advanced Manufacturing Certificate in Continuous Process Improvement |
|
Midwest Electrical Company, Inc. |
Whiteland |
5 |
$8,261.00 |
Certificate of Apprenticeship Program-Electrical |
|
Moss Construction Cost Management |
Auburn |
4 |
$11,298.00 |
Associate Degree-Architectural Engineering Technology, Certified Value Specialist Certification, Marketing Skills Certification |
|
SCA - Tegrant Thermosafe Packaging |
Michigan City |
80 |
$199,600.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Certification-Team Member, Practitioners and Champion |
|
Safe Sitter, Inc. |
Indianapolis |
2 |
$7,000.00 |
Digital Workflow Certificate of Applied Learning |
|
Scott Brass |
Mishawaka |
87 |
$193,000.00 |
(Advanced Manufacturing), Manufacturing Extension Partnership Certificate (MEP); National Institute of Standards and Technology (Advanced Manufacturing) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) - Champions; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (Advanced Manufacturing) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) - Continuous Improvement |
|
TI Automotive |
Ashley |
142 |
$198,000.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Manufacturing Extension Partnership Certificate |
|
J.O. Mory, Inc.. (official decision was dated in May) |
South Milford |
25 |
$6,400.00 |
Foreman Cert., Apprenticeships.; and Certifications |
|
Ottenweller Company, Inc. |
Fort Wayne |
0 |
$16,950.00 |
Addition to Curriculum: Advanced Manufacturing Management Overview with Simulation and Team Member Advanced Manufacturing Training Credential: National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Certificate |
|
Porter Engineering |
Westfield |
0 |
$7,904.00 |
Addition of 23 credentials: Six Sigma Black Belt (3), Six Sigma Green Belt (20) |
|
80/20 Inc. |
Columbia City |
120 |
$198,400.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Certificate, Advanced Manufacturing Team Member Certificate, Advanced Manufacturing Practitioner Certificate, and Advanced Manufacturing Champion Certificate |
|
Allison Transmission |
Indianapolis |
124 |
$127,027.00 |
Apprenticeships and Journey level upgrades |
|
Anything and Everything, LLC |
Chesterton |
2 |
$7,146.00 |
A+ Certification and Network+ Certification |
|
Bluffton Motor Works |
Bluffton |
200 |
$200,000.00 |
National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Certificate, Advanced Manufacturing Team Member Certificate, Advanced Manufacturing Practitioner Certificate, and Advanced Manufacturing Champion Certificate |
|
Bollhoff Rivnut, Inc. |
Kendallville |
28 |
$195,999.00 |
Multi-Operational Machine Operator Apprenticeship; Associate of Applied Science- Business Administration Human Resource Management and Manufacturing and Industrial Technology; Critical Core Supervision Fundamentals-Career Development Certificates; APIC (The Association for Operations Management) Certificate |
|
Current Technologies Computer Learning Center |
Portage |
15 |
$87,500.00 |
Convergence Technologies Professional, Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco Certified Network -Professional and Associate, CompTia's Network+, Computer Hacker Forensic Investigator, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - SQL Server 2005, Exchange 2007 and .NET Framework 2.0 |
|
Daimler Chrysler Kokomo Transmission Plant |
Kokomo |
186 |
$199,942.00 |
Journey Level Upgrade-Heat Treat Instrument , Journey skills upgrade |
|
DGS Marketing Engineers |
Indianapolis |
10 |
$35,000.00 |
Digital Workflow Certificate of Applied Learning |
|
Excellon Technologies, Inc |
Fort Wayne |
2 |
$7,718.00 |
Associate Degree-Computer Design Technology APICS (The Association for Operation Management) Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) |
|
Hoosier Tire & Rubber Corp. |
Plymouth |
185 |
$165,400.00 |
Continuous Improvement National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advanced Manufacturing Certificate |
|
Jasper Engine Exchange, Inc. |
Jasper |
145 |
$199,344.00 |
Career Development Certificate (CDC), Microsoft Office Certification, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification |
|
Kiwanis International |
Indianapolis |
26 |
$90,402.00 |
Digital Workflow Certification |
|
Main Street Power Mail |
Sheridan |
3 |
$17,250.00 |
Associate of Applied Science in Web Management; Associate of Applied Science in Networking; Associate of Science in Applied Business Studies |
|
Parker Hannifan Corporation |
New Haven |
37 |
$83,255.00 |
Associate Degree- Business Administration, Associate Degree - Industrial Maintenance, Tool & Die Technical Certificate, Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional, A+ Certification, Cisco Certified Design Network Associate, SPHR/PHR Human Resource Certifications |
|
R & D Wire, Inc. |
LaOtto |
11 |
$18,074.00 |
Toolmaker Apprenticeship, Journeyman Skill Upgrades: (Mastercam Milling,Ingersoll Sinker A Series), Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Management, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Technical Certificate, Associate of Applied Science-Business Administration Human Resource Management |
|
Rochester Telephone Company, Inc. |
Rochester |
26 |
$182,000.00 |
IC3/Security5, Convergence Technologies Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista |
|
Signal Learning Center, Inc. |
Indianapolis |
35 |
$193,785.00 |
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) -SQL Server 2005 , Windows Developer and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007,Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Project Management Professional |
|
Symmetry Medical Othy |
Warsaw |
25 |
$113,903.00 |
Production Technician and Engineering Technician Apprenticeship and Associates of Applied Science |
|
The Matrixx Group, Inc. |
Evansville |
9 |
$10,223.00 |
Career Development Certificate- Manufacturing Level 1, Lab Level 1, Mechanic Level 1 and Customer Service |
|
Weaver Popcorn |
Van Buren |
153 |
$185,000.00 |
Career Development Certificate |
|
William Electronics, LLC |
Angola |
5 |
$5,500.00 |
Various Information Transport System Certification - Data Cable Installer |
|
Workforce Development Group Inc. Signal Learning IT Training |
South Bend |
24 |
$92,400.00 |
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support technician, Microsoft Certified Technology Support Specialist (SQL Server 2005), and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (.NET Framework 2.0) |
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is charged with continually improving the Hoosier workforce by assisting companies to create new jobs and improve worker skills. The agency offers a variety of training and educational grants, partners with Indiana’s 26 WorkOne Centers, administers the unemployment insurance system, provides labor market information, assists employers with preparing workers for layoffs and closures and operates a statewide job placement service.
As a result of legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly in February, 2005, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) replaced the Department of Commerce as the premier entity charged with state economic development. IEDC has a 12-member board chaired by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Press Release
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