MENTAL HEALTH IS A WORKFORCE CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY

According to the Brookings Institute, a 2016 survey of individuals aged 25-54 who were not in the labor force showed that nearly half of men and 54% of women reported taking pain medications daily and, "one estimate suggests the opioid epidemic accounts for 43% of the decline in men's labor force participation rate between 1999 and 2015 and 25% of the decline for women."

APRIL JOB GROWTH BEATS PROJECTIONS

Job growth fared better than expected in April despite bank turmoil and a decelerating economy according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a national level, professional and business services led the job gains, followed by health care, leisure and hospitality and social assistance.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING–NEXT DATE JUNE 13

If you haven’t attended one of our all-day mental health first aid programs, you still have three opportunities to do so. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care. If you can’t make the June class, there are other dates still available.

MENTAL HEALTH 101 TOOLKIT

As part of mental health awareness month, we wanted to share this free resource and practice guide on Mental Health created for Hamilton County employers.

JOB TRAINING FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS

In Indiana, many factors contribute to the widening gap between available talent and open jobs. The low labor participation rate is perhaps the most alarming. But the leaks in that workforce pipeline can be fixed, and Conexus Indiana outlined several recommendations – one of which is to provide more job training for justice-involved adults.

Invest Hamilton County is also working in this space by providing hospitality training to individuals at the Hamilton County Jail.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY IN PUBLIC PLACES

Making public programs accessible to all is important. Our partners at Hamilton County Tourism is hosting a program highlighting how Fishers is focusing on accessibility. You will also hear insights from panelists who work with accessibility programs.

Thurs., June 15 10-11:30 am
The Pavilion at the NPD Amp, 10 Municipal Drive Fishers

BEST PLACES TO START A CAREER

Six Indiana companies were named to this Newsweek list; and two are based in Indianapolis. Elevance Health (Anthem Inc.) and FA Wilhelm Construction both made the list. 

HAMILTON HEIGHTS CONSTRUCTION TRADES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED BY LOCAL NEWS

The Reporter and WRTV highlighted Hamilton Heights students in the construction trades program working in their new sandbox. This hands on learning opportunity provides students the ability to learn how to safely operate, maintain and inspect excavators and other heavy machinery. Students can also earn their Level 1 Mini-Excavator certification while still in high school. This is just one of many hands on learning opportunities taking place in our high schools across Hamilton County through CTE classes.

RUOFF MUSIC CENTER

Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing.

Sustainability Crew - earn $16/hr while outside at one of the county’s favorite venues; typical shifts are 4-5 hours in length.

Ruoff is proud to support various 501c nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the community. They are especially looking for volunteer groups to serve on the Sustainability Crew. Nonprofit organizations can organize groups of workers to earn money going directly back to the organization. The nonprofit volunteers earn the same hourly wage as paid workers.

HAMILTON CONNECTOR

Read about one of our Hamilton Connectors favorite local restaurants and another reason who Hamilton County is a great place to live, work and play.

You can learn more about our Hamilton Connectors and connect with any of our Connectors if you want to learn more about Hamilton County – whether it be the best coffee shop to get work done or where to volunteer!

DATA TRENDS: THE STATE OF ACCOUNTING IN INDIANA

In 2022 in Hamilton County 146 different employers posted 452 unique positions for Accounting and Auditing positions in Hamilton County. 76% of these positions require a bachelor’s degree. The attached report shows statewide educational completions, where students are graduating from, the state of positions within the state, and different occupations in the category with attached earnings.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL

The HR Advisory Council is composed of HR professionals from throughout Hamilton County. This dedicated group meets quarterly via zoom to hear a detailed labor market review and provide feedback on community workforce and education priorities. The council discusses innovative local HR and talent solutions to address issues faced by Hamilton County workplaces. These quarterly meetings also provide an opportunity to hear from guest speakers on occasion and have peer networking. 

CORBY THOMPSON

Vice Chair, Invest Hamilton County Board of Directors

Owner, Boomerang Land Development

*Events listed in red are hosted by Invest Hamilton County