WorkOne Indianapolis Connects Unemployed and Underemployed with Community Resources

Indianapolis, IN, November 22, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Unemployment and underemployment bring many challenges to people in Indianapolis each year. Challenges often extend beyond those associated with searching for a new or better job. Securing safe housing, dressing for a job or an interview, and even putting food on the family’s dinner table may be regular worries. Many organizations throughout Indianapolis provide resources to support those most in need.

In an effort to help connect jobseekers with the resources available, WorkOne Indianapolis will host Community Resource Fairs on Thursday, November 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the WorkOne Indianapolis west side office and Wednesday, December 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the WorkOne Indianapolis east side office. These events are free and open to the public.

Representatives from more than 20 local agencies that assist with food, housing, clothing, health, education, employment, and more will be on hand to provide information about services available. Agencies scheduled to attend include: Bosma Enterprises, CIRTA, Easter Seals Crossroads, Funemployed, Goodwill Industries International, Inc., Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana Attorney General, Indy Reads, Indianapolis Urban League, IndyGo, Mental Health America of Indianapolis, MHS, Minority Health Coalition of Marion County, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Nurse Family Partnership, Patient Assistance, River Valley Resources, SafeLink Wireless, Shalom Health Center and Walgreen’s. WorkOne Indianapolis staff will also be on hand to talk with job seekers one-on-one about re-employment services.

WorkOne West is located at 3400 Lafayette Rd., Suite 100. WorkOne East is located at 2525 N. Shadeland Ave., Suite C3. For more information contact Lisa Beyer at LBeyer@nationalworkforceinstitute.org or 317-228-0682, ext.110 or visit https://www.workoneindy.org/OneFlow/communityresourcefair.aspx.

About WorkOne Indianapolis
WorkOne Indianapolis, managed by EmployIndy, is the one-stop career center system in Marion County. Through WorkOne Indianapolis, job seekers and employers can access services needed to find a new or better job, choose a career, find a good employee, access training, or get the information needed to succeed in today's ever-evolving workplace. WorkOne is a partner agency of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.