Timoria Cunningham
Labor & Employment reporter, Indiana Public Broadcasting-
The Resilience Project began in September and helps teachers recognize student behavioral patterns that could have a negative impact on the classroom. -
A new state program could reimburse companies that promote workers and invest in training opportunities. -
The goal of Major Tool and Machine’s two-day camp was to show seventh to ninth graders different careers within manufacturing. -
The Tri-Share Plus initiative aims to help employers in 11 counties retain employees and relieve financial stress for families. -
Nippon Steel said the merger will ensure steelmaking jobs remain in the U.S., including at Gary Works — which is U.S. Steel’s largest facility, employing around 4,000 workers. -
Indiana's unemployment rate — which measures the percentage of people who are without a job but are actively looking for work — stood at 3.9 percent in April, while the national rate was 4.2 percent. -
The report focuses on households that are asset-limited, income-constrained and employed. This means these families earn more than the federal poverty line, but not enough to afford basic expenses like rent, transportation and child care. -
Indiana is facing a declining labor force participation rate and a shortage of skilled workers across industries like health care and advanced manufacturing. That’s according to a report co-released by Ivy Tech Community College. One group of women is working with middle schoolers to help address that need for more skilled workers. -
A proposal to give eligible families a $500 tax credit for newborns failed to pass this legislative session. Advocates continue to push for the tax credit they said would improve Hoosiers’ financial stability and health. -
Workforce development leaders in Indiana say potential state budget cuts could threaten the future of programs that support students.
