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Northwest Indiana
4
10 Tough Inteview Questions
for Experienced Workers
7
How Body Language Can
Affect Your Job Inteview
11
Protecting Retirement and
Health Benefits After Job Loss
12
Get a Leg Up On the
Competition With WorkOne
No-Cost Workshops
15
Follow-Up Is Crucuial
to an Interview
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10 tough interview
questions for the
older experienced
worker
R
egardless of your age, interviewing for a job is often challenging.
Even mid-career and older workers with considerable experience describe their interviews as “stressful and
tedious”.
Here are the top ten tough interview
questions that experienced workers often encounter - with several appropriate
responses to each.
n Tell me about yourself.
Lots of interview preparation is the best
solution here. Know as much as you can
about the job and the employer. Focus
your responses on the match between
your experience and what the employer
needs.
n How old are you?
By law, interviewers are not allowed to
ask you this question, as age discrimination is illegal. But if you really want this
position and feel that the interviewer
has no biased intentions, stress your
skills and how you can get the job done.
Mention your past success in working
with people of all ages.
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ou appear to be overqualified for
this position. Won’t you get bored?
Explain why you want this job. Show
why you want to work for this company.
You can de-emphasize the length of your
experience, or the higher level of your
previous job.
Possible answers: “You are an excellent company. You deserve excellence in
employees.” “Experience is at a great
premium today.”
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ill you be comfortable working for
someone younger?
Some employers may be concerned
that mid-life and older workers will be
reluctant to accept younger people as
managers and bosses.
One response that can be very
effective for dispelling this concern is:
“When I get to the point where I can’t
learn from someone younger or older
then I will stop working.”
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ou haven’t worked for a long time.
Are you sure you can
handle this job?
Emphasize any experience you’ve
gained through volunteer work or in
your personal life, such as running a
household during a family emergency.
n How is your health?
If you have an obvious physical
disability that might affect your ability to do
the particular job, you may wish to indicate
how you manage the disability for top job
performance. You can discuss any job
accommodation that you will need.
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e don’t have many employees
your age. Would that bother you?
Say something like, “I think a workplace
benefits when people of all ages contribute.” Emphasize that you are still eager to
learn and to improve.
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his company is on the fast track. Do
you think that you can keep up?
“I have stayed on top of the industry
and am computer literate.” Consider
hitting this question head-on by stating
politely that you have not noticed any
slowdown or stagnancy in attitude or
energy. Again, reinforce skills, classes/
courses and upgrades you have had. You
may need to mention this several times to
overcome theirdoubt.
It’s also a good idea to present an
up-to-date appearance. Eyeglasses,
clothes, or a haircut may need refreshing.
Describe your technology skills. Express
your willingness to learn and to take on
new projects.
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ave you done this work before? I
don’t see this job on your resume.
This can be a good place in the
interview to ask which skills are most
important for the job. Then, link your
experiences to those skills, even if you’ve
never done exactly this job before.
Don’t apologize for having been
unemployed, retired, a homemaker, or
a volunteer. Speak positively about your
experience. Use eye contact.
n What are your salary requirements?
Try to postpone responding to this
question until a job offer has been made.
If asked, provide a salary range that you
have found during your job research; by
talking to people who work in the same
field, reviewing industry journals and
Internet sites.
If you don’t have the range and the
interviewer asks this question, ask the
interviewer, “What salary range are you
working with?” Chances are 50/50 that
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How body language can
affect your job interview
that you are overly relaxed and can make you
look untidy.”
n Crossing
your arms makes
you look unfriendly
“I think that is a bad habit that a lot of people
fall into. It definitely closes you off (from the interviewer)” Bentley said.
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laying with your hair or cracking your
knuckles can be extremely distracting
“I have big, red, curly hair, and I used to twirl
my curls when I got nervous,” Bentley said. “It is
about really being honest with yourself and saying to yourself: ‘What are my habits when I get
nervous, and how can I eliminate them?’ ”
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utting your hands in your pockets
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ost of us aren’t aware of our body
language, especially when we’re in a
stressful situation — but interviewers
are trained to read it.
Karl Rozemeyer at TheLadders says in a
report that involuntary body language can be
compared to stage fright for an actor.
To see how actors effectively communicate
with their bodies, Rozemeyer spoke to John
Treacy Egan, a Broadway actor, and Jodie
Bentley, an acting coach. They discussed
these 12 body tricks jobseekers should master
before stepping into the interviewing room.
n F eel good about your wardrobe
and think of my husband who supports me, and
I realize I should be doing this and I am on the
right path.”
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lace your feet on the floor
Keep both of your feet on the ground and try
not to cross your legs, which Egan said gives off
signs that you’re unsure of yourself.
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it still, or you’ll come across as nervous
“Nervous energy isn’t good,” Bentley said.
“And so a lot of people cross their legs and
shake their legs over and over again. Not that
we need to sit with ankles crossed and be stiff.”
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lace your hands on your knees
“I really think that the clothes that you wear
impact who you are, and if you wear something
that makes you feel fabulous, your body language is going to be so much more comfortable
in the moment,” Bentley said.
If you have to make a point,” Egan said, “you
can use your hands.” However, try not to speak
with your hands, so keep them on your knees so
that you’ll be aware of them.
n Hold
onto a talisman to comfort yourself
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it a bit forward to show that you’re
Bentley advised: “Wear a piece of jewelry or
a scarf or something that has meaning to you
and can ground you in the moment. If I get nervous, sometimes I will look at my wedding ring
interested and serious about
the interview
“You don’t want to sit back,” Egan said.
“Leaning backwards can leave the impression
makes you look ‘messy’
“If you are standing at all in the interview, then
hands in the pockets are a big no-no. That just
looks so clumsy and messy,” Bentley said.
Instead, Egan advised to “let your hands drop
to your side, and talk. When you need to use
your hands, engage them.”
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on’t invade the interviewer’s space
“Some people just get too close for comfort,”
Bentley said. “They think that they want to make
a connection, so they get closer. Really knowing
that boundary is really important.”
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se props to help you look
more comfortable
“If you need a prop like a pen, use it if it makes
you feel a little bit more comfortable,” Egan said.
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taring will make you look too
intense and unnatural
Egan said when you are staring at the interviewer, you start “to look a little crazy. If you feel
like you are looking the person in the eye too
long, hold it one more second and break away.”
Source: Vivian Giang,
Businessinsider.com
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Purdue University Calumet is one of Hammond, Indiana’s largest employers and is
less than 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, near the shores of Lake Michigan.
We are an academically comprehensive regional university & part of the internationally
respected Purdue University system. We have a broad range of academic majors,
some nearly 10,000 students and more than 1600+ employees. Our Calumet campus
can be likened to a small city. We have our own fitness center, child care center,
cafeteria, police department, library, printing services and travel center.
We invite you to apply for positions online at:
www.calumet.purdue.edu/hr/employment
Purdue University Calumet is committed tomaintaining a community which
recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters
tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and
encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential.
Purdue University Calumet is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer fully committed
to achieving a diverse work force.
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Protecting retirement and
health benefits after job loss
laid off, if you quit your job or retired, or if your
hours were reduced, you may qualify. (You will
not qualify, however, if you were laid off for gross
misconduct.) Your employer must have had 20
or more employees, you must have been a participant in your employer’s group health plan,
and your employer must continue to maintain a
health plan.
Once your job ends, your plan must provide
you with written notice explaining your rights
under COBRA. You have 60 days from the date
the notice is provided or from the date coverage
ended – whichever is later – to sign up for (or
elect) COBRA coverage. It begins the day your
health care coverage ended and lasts up to 18
months (and longer in some cases). However,
you may pay the entire group rate premium, plus
a 2 percent administrative fee.
n ERISA – Protecting Retirement Assets
J
ob termination or a reduction in hours can
result in a loss of retirement and health
benefits. However, employees and their
families may have rights under Federal law that
can help protect benefits when employment
changes.
n HIPAA – Enrolling in Another Health Plan
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) helps when you
are switching from one job to another. If other
group health coverage is available (for example,
through a spouse’s employment-based plan),
special enrollment in that plan should be considered. It allows the individual and his/her family
an opportunity to enroll in a plan for which they
are otherwise eligible, regardless of enrollment
periods.
However, to qualify, enrollment must be requested within 30 days of losing eligibility for
other coverage. After special enrollment is re-
quested, coverage must be effective no later
than the first day of the first month following your
request for enrollment. This type of coverage is
usually the most cost effective of all the options.
HIPAA requires most health plans to provide
coverage for preexisting medical conditions
after 12 months (in most cases). The law also
requires a new employer’s health plan to offset
this 12-month period by giving you credit for
the number of days you had previous coverage
-- unless you had a major break in coverage.
Your former employer is required to provide a
certificate that documents your “creditable
coverage.”
n COBRA
– Continuing Your
Former Health Plan
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 – also known as COBRA
– can help former employees and their families
continue their health care coverage. If you were
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) provides guidance for
employers who have retirement plans and gives
you specific rights to plan information. For
instance, if you lose your job, request a copy of
your plan’s summary plan description (SPD) and
ask for an individual benefit statement. The SPD
tells you if and when you can collect your benefits
or how to roll over your 401(k) account to a new
employer’s plan or to an IRA (if your old plan
permits you to do so). The individual benefit
statement lets you monitor your account balance
and is an important statement to keep on file.
n For Further Information
Call the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s toll-free number, 1-866-444-3272,
or visit http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/
joblosstoolkit.html for publications, videos and
more.
If you have specific questions, you can speak
to one of the Benefits Advisors in our Chicago
Regional Office by calling the toll-free number.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
(EBSA)
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ake advantage of these FREE
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n Interview Preparation
Interviewing has changed quite a bit
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designed to expose students to the
various interviewing methods used today
by employers. In this workshop students
will learn and gain tips and techniques on
how to properly prepare for an interview.
After completing the workshop, students
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by doing mock interviews.
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areer Skills
The Career Skills is a 4-course series to
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ffective Communication Skills
Gives tips on how to improve communication skills: effective oral, written, nonverbal communication and dealing with
difficult people in the workplace.
n Successful Work Habits
Discusses workplace ethics, employer
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Will provide information on time management, problem solving, and how to be
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People are a key factor in your business
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Looking for work and navigating career
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WorkOne Career Advisors cite follow-up
as a crucial component to an interview
T
he interview is not the only opportunity you have to impress a prospective employer. The follow up
can be equally important. When you get
home for the interview, send the manager
a thank-you note. Two days later, mail the
manager a special letter. A week after the
interview, pick up the phone and give the
manager a call.
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hy do I have to send
a thank-you note?
Less than half the people who go on a
job interview will bother to send the manager a thank-you note. Sending a thankyou note could give you an edge, especially if there’s a real competition between
you and another applicant.
Remember, businesses are formal.
Manners are important. Managers look
for these things.
n What goes into a thank you note?
Keep it brief. Thank the manager for
meeting with you. Say that you want the
job. Offer a trial period. Say that you’d like
to call in a week or so to see if they’ve
made a decision.
Write the note as soon as you get home
from the interview. You want to get it into
the manager’s hands before she forgets
who you are.
after your thank you note, but before you
follow-up on the telephone.
n Suppose I don’t want the job?
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o I really have to call and see if
If you decide that you don’t want the
job, be professional and send the manager a note. Thank them for their time. Say
that you’ve decided to seek employment
elsewhere and ask that she remove your
name from consideration.
Be nice. Managers move from company to company. You just might meet them
again some day.
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ny “big idea” that will really
impress the hiring manager?
Here’s something hardly any of your
competitors will try. During your interview,
the manager probably mentioned some
issues, problems, or concerns that have
to do with the job you want. Think about
those issues or problems. If they’re not
confidential, discuss them with a friend,
or look for a solution online. Come up with
a few suggestions. Then, send the manager a short letter explaining your ideas.
If you’re suggestions are good, the
manager just might call you in for a followup interview.
Mail this “idea letter” a few days
they’ve made a decision?
You bet. It tells the manager that you
want this job so bad, you’re willing to call. It
also shows persistence. It shows that you’re
the kind of person who gets things done—
even when they’re not very pleasant.
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hat if there’s a
follow-up interview?
If you are ever invited back to a second interview, it means that you have
something that really interests the hiring
manager.
When they call to invite you to a
follow up interview, be sure to ask about
the agenda—they things they plan to
talk about. Unlike your first interview,
which was general, this follow up will be
specific. They might want to see how
you interact with the team or hear your
thoughts on an important issue.
So, ask what they plan to talk about. If
you know what they want, you can go in
prepared—and walk out with the job.
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Northwest Indiana is home to over 30
adult education and learning sites
Northwest Indiana
Adult Learning Sites
And they
provide
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classes!
Many area
adult education
programs can
help you:
n Brush up on basic math, reading and writing skills before registering for college
n Prepare you for the G.E.D. exam
n Strengthen your English language skills and adapt to
practical everyday situation in the U.S.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Addresses basic skill needs; e.g., reading, writing, language and math.
Adult Secondary Credit (ASC)
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Prepares the student to pass the exam for the GED diploma—the equivalent to a
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Provides English language instruction to non-English speaking adults along with
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*Note: Many adult education locations may require an annual $20.00 administrative fee
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Jasper County
Jasper County Adult Learning Center
First Reformed Church
9991 W. 1200 N., Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 863-9145
Tues. & Thurs. - 8:40 am to 11:45 am
ABE, GED, ESL
Jasper County Adult Learning Center
Drexel Hall
1027 S. College Ave., Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 863-8591
Mon. & Wed. - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tues.,Thurs., Fri. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
Lake County
Crown Point Adult Learning Center
Centier Bank Building
109 E. Joliet, Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-5465
Mon. & Wed. - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
Lowell Adult Learning Center
Cedar Creek Community Center
151 N. Fremont, Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-6777
Mon/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tues. - 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
School City of Whiting Adult ESL Program
Nathan Hale Elementary
1831 Oliver St., Whiting, IN 46394
Contact: Dr. Sandra Martinez at 219-659-0656
smartinez@ns.whiting.k12.in.us
Tues. and Thurs. - 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Hobart Adult Learning Center
Hobart Public Library
100 Main St., Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-2243 ext.317
Tues. - 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Mon. & Wed. - 12:00 to 8:00 pm
ESL Tues. & Thurs. - 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Tri-Town Adult Learning Center
1515 Lincoln Hwy., Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-6700
Tues/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tues. & Thurs. - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
Northwest Indiana Adult Learning Sites
Hammond Area Career Center
5727 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2419
Mon thru Thurs. ESL - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Mon. thru Fri. GED - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Mon. thru Thurs. ESL/GED - 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Saturday Citizenship/Naturalization - 9 am to Noon
GED Testing conducted twice monthly.
Part I on Tuesday and Part II following Tuesday
Test time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lake Ridge Schools
6111 W. Ridge Rd., Gary, IN
(219) 838-1819 or (219) 989-7816
Mon. thru Fri. - 9:00 am to Noon
and 1:00 to 4:00 pm
GED, ABE, ASC, ESL
Merrillville High School
276 E. 68th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
GED Prep. Program (ABE)
Mon. thru Thurs. - 6 to 8:30 pm
Apr. 12 thru June 14
July 5 thru Sept. 2
Oct. 3 thru Dec. 7
GED Testing
Twice Monthly - Mon. & Tues.
4:45 pm to 9:00 pm
Dates available at www.mvsc.k12.in.us/adulted
Adult Secondary Credit (ASC)
Mon. thru Thurs. - 3:45 to 9:10 pm
Aug. 30 thru Dec. 21, 2011 To be Determined
Gary City-Wide GED Sites
Gary Area Career Center
1800 East 35th Ave.
(219) 963-2085
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Also offers Adult Secondary Credit (ASC)
classes Mon. thru Fri. - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Carter G. Woodson Library
501 S. Lake St.
(219) 938-3941
Mon. & Wed. - Noon to 3:00 pm
Salvation Army
1351 West 11th Ave.
(219) 882-9377
Tues/Thurs - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cisco Academy
(Delaney Community)
831-833 West 21st Ave.
Mon. thru Fri. - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Thurs. 10:00 am to Noon
Calumet Twp. Trustee
485 Broadway | (219) 883-0574
Mon. & Wed. - 9:00 am to Noon
GED Prep. Program (ABE) Mon. thru Thurs.
Portage Adult Learning Center (18 and older)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
La Porte County
Portage Youth Learning Center (16 & 17 yrs old)
Mon. & Wed. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tues. & Thurs 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm
to 3:00 pm
LaPorte High School
602 F Street, LaPorte, IN 46350
Max Miller (mmiller@lpcsc.k12.in.us)
Paul Lindeman (plindeman@lpcsc.k12.in.us)
(219) 362-3102
Adult Secondary Credit Classes (ASC)
Mon. thru Thurs. - 4 to 7:00 pm
Michigan City WorkOne
344 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-5575
(18+) Mon. thru Fri. - 8:00 to 11:00 am
and Noon to 3:00 pm
Michigan City Public Library
100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-3043 Call for specific days and hours)
Individualized tutoring services include GED
preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and
English as a Second Language (ESL)
A.K. Smith Career Center
817 Lafayette St., Michigan City, IN 46360
16 & 17 year olds, Mon. thru Fri. - 9 to 11 am and
Noon to 3:00 pm
18+ year olds, Mon/Tues/Wed - 3:30 to 7:00 pm
LaPorte WorkOne
300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2175
Mon/Tues - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed/Thurs - Noon to 8:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am to Noon
PORTER County
Chesterton Adult Learning Center
Westchester Library
100 West Indiana St., Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 921-0567
Mon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tues/Wed/Thurs - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
Valparaiso Adult Learning Center
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
505 Bullseye Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-4230
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
Mon. & Wed. - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ivy Tech Community College
1440 East 35th Ave., Room 207
(219) 962-2025
Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon
(offers ESL also)
Valparaiso Adult Learning Center
Walt’s Place - Hilltop Too
554 Locust Street - Valparaiso, IN
ABE, GED, ESL
Mon. & Wed. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WorkOne
3522 Village Court | (219) 981-4100
Tues. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Portage Youth Learning Center
5391 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-6113
CAPABLE Family Literacy Program
Mon. thru Thurs. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
(219) 762-6113
(Free Childcare, and Transportation
to Portage Twp Residents.)
Official GED Testing Center
Twice Monthly - Wed. & Thurs.
Daytime testing: 8:00 am to Noon
Evening testing: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Dates available at www.portage.k12.in.us
(Click on Portage Adult Education Link)
Portage Adult High School
(Adult Secondary Credit-ASC)
Mon. thru Thurs. - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Aug. 30 thru May 10
Pulaski County
Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center-Winamac
Pulaski Co. Public Library
121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991
(574) 242-0131
Tues. & Thurs. - 9:00 am to Noon
ABE, GED, ESL
Pulaski Co. Adult Learning Center
Center—Pulaski Co. Annex
125 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN 46991
(574) 242-0131
Mon. & Wed. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
Starke County
Starke County. Adult Learning Center
WorkOne
6 North Shield St., Knox, IN 46534
(574) 249-8720
Each Mon. & every other Fri. - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tues. & Thurs. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wed. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
ABE, GED, ESL
North Starke Adult/Alternative Education
Oregon Davis High School
5998 S. 750 E., Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-4561 or (574) 806-2578
wfrazier@od.k12.in.us
Mon. thru Fri. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
ASC, GED, ABE and Skill Brush-up
North Judson Adult Learning Center
North Judson Wayne Township Public Library
208 Keller Avenue | North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 894-2841
Mon. and Wed. - 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Thurs. - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
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Hire a Crusader!
Why Do Valpo Graduates Make Great Employees?
Leadership • Experience • Communication Skills
Diligence • Interpersonal Skills
Services for Employers: The
Valpo Career Center offers a
variety of ways to reach our
students including:
Post job and
internship
openings
Access student
resumes
Participate in
networking
events
Interview on
campus
Valparaiso University
Career Center
Phone: 219.464.5005
Fax: 219.464.5519
career.center@valpo.edu
valpo.edu/career
United States Steel Corporation is looking for qualified
individuals to fill a variety of management, engineering,
operations, and production positions.
For more information, and to submit your resume, visit
our website at www.ussteel.com.
U. S. Steel is an EEO/AA Employer.
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Where Job Seekers &
Employers Meet
For all your employment and training needs contact one of the WorkOne centers now!
www.gotoworkonenw.com
WorkOne Crown Point
WorkOne East Chicago
WorkOne Gary
WorkOne Hammond
1166 N. Main Street • Crown Point, IN
219-661-8985 Fax: 219-661-8916
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm
4818 Indianapolis Boulevard • East Chicago, IN
219-398-2601 Fax: 219-392-8637
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed - 10:00am - 4:30pm
3522 Village Circle • Gary, IN
219-981-1520 or 981-4100 Fax: 219-981-4121
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm
5265 Hohman Avenue • Hammond, IN
219-933-8332 Fax: 219-933-8370
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed - 10:00am – 4:30pm
WorkOne Knox
WorkOne LaPorte
WorkOne Michigan City
WorkOne Morocco
53 W. Lake Street • Knox, IN
574-772-6882 Fax: 574-772-6899
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm
Sagamore Center • 300 Legacy Plaza West
LaPorte, Indiana 46350-5876
219-362-2175 Fax: 219-362-1198
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm
344 Dunes Plaza • Michigan City, IN
219-872-5575 Fax: 219-873-3226
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed - 10:00am – 4:30pm
4117 S. 240 West, Ste. 400 • Morocco, IN
800-661-2258 Fax: 219-285-2213
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues & Wed - 8:00am – 4:30pm
WorkOne Portage
WorkOne Rensselaer
WorkOne Valparaiso
WorkOne Winamac
Ameriplex Commercial Park
1575 Adler Circle, Ste. A • Portage, IN
219-762-6592 Fax: 219-762-1052
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm
116 N. Van Rensselaer Street • Rensselaer, IN
219-866-4330 Fax: 219-866-2746
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs - 10:00am – 4:30pm
Eastport Centre • 3100 Ivy Tech Drive Valparaiso, IN
219-476-4764 Fax: 219-476-4760
Hours of operation:
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed - 10:00am – 4:30pm
123 N. Market Street, Ste. 2 • Winamac, IN
574-946-6300 Fax: 574-946-3628
Hours of operation:
Tues & Wed - 8:00am – 4:30pm
Oversight of Region 1 WorkOne System is provided
by the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board
www.gotoworkonenw.com
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