Links

get-IN looks very closely at Northwest Indiana’s top employers and careers in demand. We have tried to keep things simple and focused. The internet is home to thousands of other websites that can help you find the information you will need to plan for, apply, and get your first job in your dream career. Frankly, those websites have done a much better job explaining how to find the right career for you or how to afford college than we ever could. Here are some of our favorite sites:

BioWorksU.com

BioWorks U. recently received a prestigious award for website design. It was developed by the Indianapolis Private Industry Council, and it is a great place to explore and learn about careers in biotechnology and healthcare right here in Indiana. The interactive website includes animations, quizzes, career videos, and more.

CareerOneStop.org

CareerOneStop.org is one of the most comprehensive career websites and all of its features are free to use. You can explore careers, learn about salaries and benefits, education and training, conduct a job search, get help with resumes and interviews, and locate the people and places to get you where you want to go.

Career Profiles

CareerProviles.info has been assisting aspiring career professionals, job seekers and students make better, more informed career choices by providing them with highly relevant, reliable and up-to-date career information and job search resources. Much of the content for the site has beend developed by career coaches, educators, and professionals.

CareerVoyages.gov

The United States Department of Labor and Department of Education teamed up to create this website to explore career options in high demand/high growth industries with “higher wages and brighter futures.” One of the best features is the InDemand Magazine, which explore careers in growing industries.

O*NET Online

O*NET serves as the nation’s primary source for occupational information, including key attributes of job-specific skills, knowledge, and abilities as well as characteristics about workers and occupations.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers hundreds of different jobs, telling you the training and education needed, the earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, the job market in each state, and other tips and suggestions to get the right job.

To be honest, college isn’t for everyone. Within the pages of get-IN, you might have come across several careers that do not require a college or university degree. Apprenticeships in the skilled trades or employer-sponsored training programs can lead to successful and rewarding careers.

However, employers increasingly are demanding more skills and education from their new workers. Why? Technology is one reason. Computers, robots, and machines of all sizes are being incorporated into every type of business and industry. Employers need to know that you will be able to use that technology today. More importantly, they will want to know that you can use the new technology of tomorrow: the things that haven’t even been invented yet!

Colleges and Universities in Northwest Indiana

	College/University	Location(s)
	Ancilla College	Donaldson
	Brown Mackie College	Merrillville & Michigan City
	Calumet College of St. Joseph	Hammond & Merrillville
	Davenport University	Merrillville
	Indiana Dabney University	Hammond
	Indiana Tech	Merrillville
	Indiana University Northwest	Gary
	Indiana Wesleyan University	Merrillville
	Ivy Tech Community College Northwest	East Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, and Valparaiso
	Kaplan College	Hammond & Merrillville
	University of Phoenix	Merrillville
	University of Saint Francis	Crown Point
	Purdue University Calumet	Hammond
	Purdue University North Central	Westville
	Saint Joseph's College	Rennselaer
	Valparaiso University	Valparaiso

LearnMoreIndiana.com

Learn More Indiana is Indiana’s college and career connection, helping students and parents to learn about colleges and training opportunities, explore specific careers, find ways to save and pay for college, and keep academics on track throughout life.

WorkOne

WorkOne is a one-stop resource for employers, job seekers, and youth with 12 locations in Northwest Indiana, at least one in Lake, Porter, La Porte, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski Counties.

• Employers can post job openings and access training and education resources for free

• Job seekers can post their resume on the statewide job matching system (Indiana Career Connect), learn about careers, earn a GED, receive skills training, and get tips and help for a successful job search

• Youth can learn about careers, access resources for education, and get tips and advice to get ready for a successful and rewarding career

Indiana Career Connect

Launched in July of 2008, Indiana Career Connect is the State of Indiana’s brand new job matching system. Not only will you be able to find a job, you can create a resume, explore careers, research the job market, and much more. The best part: it’s all free!