The Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College

This shift in the job and education markets can leave parents feeling unsure about the career path their children choose to pursue. Lack of knowledge and misconceptions about the trades can lead parents to steer their kids away from these programs, when vocational training might be a surer path to a stable job.

Resources for Women in the Skilled Trades

Studies show that when the women’s labor force participation rises, so does the economy and the GDP. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes in the databook Women in the Labor Force that women may represent more than half of all workers within several industries.

Techy Teachers

A Discord for K-12 and Early Childhood teachers to connect and support one another. You are "techy" because you know what Discord is, you don't have to call IT to figure out how to restart your computer, and you don't print out all of your emails. Bonus points if you have seen a meme that was created after 2009, or you play a video game every now and then.

You Majored in What?: Designing Your Path from College to Career

“So what are you going to do with your major?” It’s an innocent question that can haunt students from high school to graduate school and beyond. Relax. Your major is just the starting point for designing a meaningful future. In this indispensable guide, Dr. Katharine Brooks shows you a creative, fun, and intelligent way to figure out what you want to do and how to get it—no matter what you studied in college.

What Are the Requirements for a Job in the Trades & Careers?

There are a lot of paths to great jobs in the Trades and Careers. But how do you get the best return on your education investment? And what is the best kind of school to help you meet your goals?

What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens, Third Edition: Discover Yourself, Design Your Future, and Plan for Your Dream Job (What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens)

No idea what you want to be? No worries! This fun, rewarding guide draws on the time-tested principles of the career classic What Color Is Your Parachute? to help you discover your passions, skills, and potential college majors and dream jobs.

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG)

Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young people of great promise.

Indiana Career Explorer

Indiana Career Explorer is a powerful tool that empowers people to explore careers and plan their next steps.

Questa Education Foundation

Since 1937, Questa Education Foundation has been helping individuals access post-secondary education, graduate with less debt, and become contributing members of Northeast Indiana’s workforce.

Next Level Jobs

Next Level Jobs is here to help you find the resources you need to secure a job, explore new careers, access free training or get career advice.

Job Corps

Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16–24. We connect you with the skills and education you need to get the career you want! You can even enroll and complete orientation and the career preparation courses you need for your training, all online. Then join us on campus to get the hands-on experience you need for a successful career.

Career One Stop

Career One Stop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides a variety of resources, tools, support, and information to help students finish their education, further their education, and find the right career.

Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship

You may be able to secure a registered apprenticeship as young as 16 years old. Learn more at www.in.gov/dwd/owbla, where you can use an apprenticeship finder to search for opportunities, apply directly with the employer or sponsor, or simply learn about apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and Certified State Earn and Learn (SEAL) programs. You can also contact your local WorkOne Northeast career center. WorkOne Northeast locations can be found at www.neinworks.org/workone-locations

Work and Learn Indiana

Work and Learn Indiana is a program of the Institute for Workforce Excellence, a nonprofit subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The goal of Work and Learn Indiana is to create or expand high-quality experiential opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships, and retain Hoosier talent. Even if you aren’t ready yet for an internship or apprenticeship, you might want to take a peek at www.workandlearnindiana.com The site includes a searchable database of employers and candidates.

University

University of Saint Francis

USF enrolls approximately 2,300 students studying undergraduate and graduate majors including health sciences, creative arts, business administration, sciences and liberal arts.

Huntington University

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian university of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, including our most popular programs in film and animation, nursing, psychology and social work.

Indiana University Fort Wayne

IU Fort Wayne’s focus on the health sciences—dentistry, nursing, medicine, medical imaging, social work, and more—have transformative potential for the greater Fort Wayne community and northeastern Indiana.

Grace College

At Grace College, we are guided by our name. Grace is not just the tradition on which we were founded; it’s the future we embrace. Christ has been the center of our community from the day we were founded in 1948. We follow His example of grace in all things. The way of grace leads us to explore powerful academics, create meaningful careers, and launch purposeful lives. Because grace is not just a set of beliefs. It’s belief set into motion.