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The report highlighted industries like advanced manufacturing, health care and logistics. And nearly 70 percent of job openings in these sectors will require further training beyond a high school diploma.

For January, Indiana’s labor force participation rate was 63.8 percent.

The program was created to fill gaps in healthcare, skilled trades, manufacturing, education, computer science and other industries. It’s specifically for adults who graduated high school but have no college degree. 

New preliminary data shows the rate continues to rise above the national average.

In September, Indiana's private employment peaked with over 2.8 million jobs reported.

In a recent survey of Hoosier parents, 57 percent said they’ve recently missed work or school due to child care-related issues.

The "Live in Our Shoes for a Day" report details recommendations to increase support for those with disabilities financially and in the workplace.

The unemployment rate for July stands at 4 percent — slightly better than the national average which is at 4.3 percent.

In 2022, the median hourly wage for a woman in Indiana was $21.53. But after factoring in taxes and typical child care costs, an average worker at that rate could earn less than $4.

The grant will fund apprenticeships in healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing and business.