The misconception is that one's career path is a straight line. From A to B. From school to job to retirement. This is a career myth that has deep roots and must be challenged.
The more traditional career path is that there is no traditional path. Everyone has a different journey. Everyone finds their way on their terms. The goal of Your Future: Make it Your Own (YF:MIYO) is to give students tools, information, and resources that will help them identify their strengths and abilities, and uncover their passions and interests, to help them find a meaningful career.
Essentially, identify what they're good at, what they like, and how they can get paid for it.
Select one of the career paths to learn more about opportunities and resources.
Joining the Workforce
The skilled workforce in Northeast Indiana brings equal parts grit, knowledge and humility to the office, manufacturing floor and distribution center.
Northeast Indiana’s vision for the future is inclusive and prosperous for businesses and talent across the region. Real estate development and revitalization efforts are underway in every corner of Northeast Indiana, with investments totaling more than $2 billion throughout 11 counties within the last few years.
And the work is not completed. From new sports stadiums to trails to industrial parks, Northeast Indiana has aggressive plans to show the world why it makes business better.
By partnering with regional workforce development organizations like Northeast Indiana Works and WorkOne Northeast career centers, Northeast Indiana is investing in the region’s talent. Northeast Indiana Works is a publicly funded workforce development organization that provides employment and training services for employers and workers in the 11-county region of Northeast Indiana. Employers benefit from customized recruitment/hiring events, applicant screening and assessment activities, development and support of training programs for new hires and assistance with a variety of new hire processes based upon employer needs.
General Motors and BAE Systems each employ thousands at production facilities. Major instruments retailer Sweetwater, steel manufacturer Steel Dynamics, medical device company Zimmer Biomet and luggage maker Vera Bradley are headquartered in Northeast Indiana.
Look at the sliders to review this career path to see if it makes sense for your situation, needs, and wants.