Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in February. Twenty-nine states recorded unemployment rate decreases, 8 states posted
rate increases, and 13 states and the District of Columbia had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Forty-nine states and
the District of Columbia registered unemployment rate decreases from a year earlier, while only one state experienced an increase. The national
jobless rate was unchanged from January at 8.3 percent but was 0.7 percentage point lower than in February 2011.

In February, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia and decreased in 8 states. The largest over-the-month
increase in employment occurred in Ohio (+28,300), followed by Texas (+27,900) and New York (+24,700). The largest over-the-month decrease
in employment occurred in Nevada (-12,800), followed by Georgia (-8,300), Oregon (-6,400), and Kansas (-5,700). North Dakota experienced the largest
over-the-month percentage increase in employment (+1.3 percent), followed by Alaska and Wyoming (+0.7 percent each). Nevada experienced the largest
over-the-month percentage decline in employment (-1.1 percent), followed by New Hampshire (-0.6 percent). Over the year, nonfarm employment increased
in 43 states and the District of Columbia and decreased in 7 states. The largest over-the-year percentage increase occurred in North Dakota
(+6.8 percent). The largest over-the-year percentage decrease in employment occurred in Wisconsin (-0.6 percent).

Regional Unemployment (Seasonally Adjusted)

The West continued to record the highest regional unemployment rate in February, 9.6 percent, while the Midwest again reported the lowest
rate, 7.5 percent. Over the month, the Midwest and South experienced statistically significant unemployment rate changes (-0.2 percentage
point each). Over the year, the West registered the largest of three measurable rate changes (-1.0 percentage point), followed by the Midwest
and South (-0.9 point each). (See table 1.)

Among the nine geographic divisions, the Pacific continued to report the highest jobless rate, 10.2 percent in February. The West North Central
again registered the lowest rate, 5.9 percent. Two divisions experienced statistically significant unemployment rate changes over the month:
the East North Central (-0.2 percentage point) and South Atlantic (-0.1 point). Eight divisions had measurable unemployment rate declines
from a year earlier, the largest of which occurred in the East South Central (-1.4 percentage points). No division recorded an unemployment rate
increase from February 2011.

State Unemployment (Seasonally Adjusted)

Nevada continued to record the highest unemployment rate among the states, 12.3 percent in February. Rhode Island and California posted the next
highest rates, 11.0 and 10.9 percent, respectively. North Dakota again registered the lowest jobless rate, 3.1 percent, followed by Nebraska,
4.0 percent. In total, 23 states reported jobless rates significantly lower than the U.S. figure of 8.3 percent, 6 states and the District
of Columbia had measurably higher rates, and 21 states had rates that were not appreciably different from that of the nation.
(See tables A and 3.)

Mississippi and Nevada experienced the largest over-the-month unemployment rate declines in February (-0.5 and -0.4 percentage
point, respectively). Five other states also had statistically significant rate decreases: Illinois, Indiana, Montana, and North
Carolina (-0.3 percentage point each) and Florida (-0.2 point). The only significant rate increase was recorded in New York (+0.2 percentage
point). The remaining 42 states and the District of Columbia recorded jobless rates that were not measurably different from those of a month
earlier, though some had changes that were at least as large numerically as the significant changes.

Michigan registered the largest jobless rate decrease from February 2011 (-1.9 percentage points), followed by Alabama (-1.7 points). Nineteen
additional states reported smaller but also statistically significant declines over the year. The remaining 29 states and the District of
Columbia recorded unemployment rates that were not appreciably different from those of a year earlier. (See table B.)

Nonfarm Payroll Employment (Seasonally Adjusted)

In February, 17 states recorded statistically significant over-the-month changes in employment, 13 of which were increases. The largest statistically
significant job gains occurred in Ohio (+28,300), Texas (+27,900), and New York (+24,700). The largest statistically significant decline in
employment occurred in Nevada (-12,800), followed by Oregon (-6,400) and Kansas (-5,700). (See tables C and 5.)

Over the year, 28 states experienced statistically significant changes in employment, all of which were increases. The largest increase occurred in
Texas (+273,900), followed by New York (+141,300) and California (+127,300). (See table D.)

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The Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment news release for February is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at
10:00 a.m. (EDT). The Regional and State Employment and Unemployment news release for March is scheduled to be released on Friday, April
20, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).

Table A.  States with unemployment rates significantly different
from that of the U.S., February 2012, seasonally adjusted
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                State                |          Rate(p)
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United States (1) ...................|           8.3
                                     |
Alaska ..............................|           7.1
California ..........................|          10.9
Delaware ............................|           7.0
District of Columbia ................|           9.9
Florida .............................|           9.4
Georgia .............................|           9.1
Hawaii ..............................|           6.4
Iowa ................................|           5.3
Kansas ..............................|           6.1
Louisiana ...........................|           7.0
                                     |
Maine ...............................|           7.1
Maryland ............................|           6.5
Massachusetts .......................|           6.9
Minnesota ...........................|           5.7
Montana .............................|           6.2
Nebraska ............................|           4.0
Nevada ..............................|          12.3
New Hampshire .......................|           5.2
North Carolina ......................|           9.9
North Dakota ........................|           3.1
                                     |
Oklahoma ............................|           6.0
Pennsylvania ........................|           7.6
Rhode Island ........................|          11.0
South Dakota ........................|           4.3
Texas ...............................|           7.1
Utah ................................|           5.7
Vermont .............................|           4.9
Virginia ............................|           5.7
Wisconsin ...........................|           6.9
Wyoming .............................|           5.4
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   1 Data are not preliminary.
   p = preliminary.

Table B.  States with statistically significant unemployment rate changes
from February 2011 to February 2012, seasonally adjusted
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                                |          Rate         |
                                |-----------|-----------| Over-the-year
             State              |  February |  February |   change(p)
                                |    2011   |  2012(p)  |
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Alabama ........................|     9.3   |     7.6   |      -1.7
California .....................|    12.0   |    10.9   |      -1.1
Connecticut ....................|     9.2   |     7.8   |      -1.4
Florida ........................|    10.8   |     9.4   |      -1.4
Georgia ........................|     9.9   |     9.1   |       -.8
Kansas .........................|     6.9   |     6.1   |       -.8
Kentucky .......................|     9.8   |     8.7   |      -1.1
Maine ..........................|     7.9   |     7.1   |       -.8
Michigan .......................|    10.7   |     8.8   |      -1.9
Minnesota ......................|     6.7   |     5.7   |      -1.0
                                |           |           |
Missouri .......................|     8.9   |     7.4   |      -1.5
Nevada .........................|    13.6   |    12.3   |      -1.3
Ohio ...........................|     8.9   |     7.6   |      -1.3
South Carolina .................|    10.5   |     9.1   |      -1.4
South Dakota ...................|     5.0   |     4.3   |       -.7
Tennessee ......................|     9.5   |     8.0   |      -1.5
Texas ..........................|     8.0   |     7.1   |       -.9
Utah ...........................|     7.3   |     5.7   |      -1.6
Vermont ........................|     5.9   |     4.9   |      -1.0
Washington .....................|     9.5   |     8.2   |      -1.3
Wisconsin ......................|     7.6   |     6.9   |       -.7
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   p = preliminary.

Table C.  States with statistically significant employment changes from
January 2012 to February 2012, seasonally adjusted
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                              |   January   |   February  | Over-the-month
           State              |     2012    |    2012(p)  |    change(p)
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Alaska........................|     328,600 |     330,800 |       2,200
Arizona.......................|   2,427,900 |   2,436,900 |       9,000
Delaware......................|     418,200 |     420,300 |       2,100
Iowa..........................|   1,484,800 |   1,493,500 |       8,700
Kansas........................|   1,356,000 |   1,350,300 |      -5,700
Kentucky......................|   1,813,400 |   1,821,400 |       8,000
Massachusetts.................|   3,225,700 |   3,234,800 |       9,100
Nevada........................|   1,133,500 |   1,120,700 |     -12,800
New Hampshire.................|     632,400 |     628,900 |      -3,500
New York......................|   8,758,700 |   8,783,400 |      24,700
                              |             |             |
North Dakota..................|     407,700 |     412,800 |       5,100
Ohio..........................|   5,119,300 |   5,147,600 |      28,300
Oregon........................|   1,623,200 |   1,616,800 |      -6,400
Pennsylvania..................|   5,700,900 |   5,717,600 |      16,700
South Carolina................|   1,845,800 |   1,854,100 |       8,300
Texas.........................|  10,710,900 |  10,738,800 |      27,900
Wyoming.......................|     286,700 |     288,700 |       2,000
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   p = preliminary.

Table D.  States with statistically significant employment changes from
February 2011 to February 2012, seasonally adjusted
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              |   February  |   February  | Over-the-year
           State              |     2011    |    2012(p)  |    change(p)
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Arizona.......................|   2,396,300 |   2,436,900 |      40,600
California....................|  14,057,200 |  14,184,500 |     127,300
Colorado......................|   2,240,100 |   2,288,900 |      48,800
Florida.......................|   7,235,600 |   7,307,900 |      72,300
Georgia.......................|   3,869,900 |   3,905,100 |      35,200
Indiana.......................|   2,824,300 |   2,862,100 |      37,800
Iowa..........................|   1,476,300 |   1,493,500 |      17,200
Kansas........................|   1,332,000 |   1,350,300 |      18,300
Kentucky......................|   1,786,800 |   1,821,400 |      34,600
Louisiana.....................|   1,906,100 |   1,947,200 |      41,100
                              |             |             |
Maryland......................|   2,538,100 |   2,585,100 |      47,000
Massachusetts.................|   3,207,700 |   3,234,800 |      27,100
Michigan......................|   3,911,800 |   3,980,600 |      68,800
Minnesota.....................|   2,669,800 |   2,705,300 |      35,500
New Jersey....................|   3,841,500 |   3,892,100 |      50,600
New York......................|   8,642,100 |   8,783,400 |     141,300
North Carolina................|   3,915,400 |   3,962,400 |      47,000
North Dakota..................|     386,600 |     412,800 |      26,200
Ohio..........................|   5,074,100 |   5,147,600 |      73,500
Oklahoma......................|   1,532,100 |   1,574,700 |      42,600
                              |             |             |
Pennsylvania..................|   5,677,600 |   5,717,600 |      40,000
South Carolina................|   1,826,500 |   1,854,100 |      27,600
Tennessee.....................|   2,642,100 |   2,692,200 |      50,100
Texas.........................|  10,464,900 |  10,738,800 |     273,900
Utah..........................|   1,194,200 |   1,226,700 |      32,500
Virginia......................|   3,672,200 |   3,709,600 |      37,400
Washington....................|   2,807,300 |   2,844,500 |      37,200
West Virginia.................|     749,800 |     762,600 |      12,800
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   p = preliminary.

• Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Technical Note
• Table 1. Civilian labor force and unemployment by census region and division, seasonally adjusted
• Table 2. Civilian labor force and unemployment by census region and division, not seasonally adjusted
• Table 3. Civilian labor force and unemployment by state and selected area, seasonally adjusted
• Table 4. Civilian labor force and unemployment by state and selected area, not seasonally adjusted
• Table 5. Employees on nonfarm payrolls by state and selected industry sector, seasonally adjusted
• Table 6. Employees on nonfarm payrolls by state and selected industry sector, not seasonally adjusted
• HTML version of the entire news release

Teaching Jobs in Indiana in 2012

The education of our children is very important – especially in this day and age with China quickly moving to superpower status – if they are not there already. Also, America has lost a lot of jobs over the last few decades as the global marketplace opens up more and more. However, there is a need – maybe more than ever – for qualified teachers for our children.

While Indiana may not rank dead last when it comes to scholastic figures and graduation rates, there is room for improvement. This is where good teachers can really help. The good news is that there are quite a few teaching jobs in Indiana that are available. Next we are going to give you some tips and advice for landing a great teaching job.

Finding a Teaching Job in Indiana

Here is a quick look at what you need to do to prepare to become a teacher in Indiana.

• Education – Of course, the first thing you are going to need to do is to get an education. No matter what college or university you attend, you want to make sure you get a solid foundation so that you will excel as a teacher – no matter what grade you are interested in teaching.
• Salary – While you may not make that big of a salary right after you graduate, if you are a good teacher you will be rewarded along the way. There are other benefits as well, which we will look at next.
• School Loan Forgiveness – In some cases, teachers who go to impoverished areas that are in need of quality teachers may be eligible to get some or all of their student loans forgiven.

Teaching jobs in Indiana are not that hard to find. While you may not get the salary you want – or deserve – there is a lot of satisfaction to be had when working with children and helping them learn how to learn.

Indiana Teaching Jobs FAQ

Here at Indiana Jobs Info we are working on putting together a list of some of the most common questions people who are interested in becoming a teacher in Indiana might have. To do this, we need to hear from YOU. Leave a comment below or contact us if you have any questions about teaching jobs in Indiana. After we collect the questions, we will do our very best to make sure all of them are answered completely.

Indiana teaching jobs are one of the more fulfilling ways you can earn a living in the Hoosier state. The pay not be as much as it should be considering the responsibilities of a teacher, but this means there are more teaching jobs available in Indiana. If you want to make a decent living and enjoy your job, getting into the education field may be right for you.

Again, if you have any questions about teaching jobs in Indiana, leave a comment below and we will get you answers as soon as possible. Thanks!

Indiana Job Search 2012

Not much has changed this year, but there are some resources you are going to want to check out.

• Indiana Career Connect – This is a state resource that lists jobs and allows employers to list them as well.  Here at Indiana Jobs Info we have talked a little more about Indiana Jobs Connect in the past.
• WorkOne – In 2012, WorkOne continues to help people find work in the Hoosier state. And for those who are ex-felons, they can give you additional help as well. Overall, Indiana WorkOne can be a very valuable resource.
• Internet – You are going to get a lot of useful information here at Indiana Jobs Info, including job listings in Indianapolis, Indiana, but there are other places you are going to want to search as well. The trick is in not using ANY single website for your job search. You want to put the power of the whole Internet to work for you if you want to succeed in finding a great job.
• Network – In addition to the Internet, you want to use your other networks as well. While Facebook and Twitter friends and followers may be able to help occasionally in your job hunt, when you’re having lunch and meeting with people in the workforce already, you’re going to have a good chance of hearing about a job opening BEFORE it is listed on the Internet, which can really narrow down your competition. There are other ways people in your network can help as well – including being references on your resume.

Jobs in Indianapolis, Indiana

Speaking of jobs in Indianapolis, IN, there are quite a few opportunities out there. Even if you cannot find your dream job or something you studied for in school, you should still be able to get some job that will keep the money coming in while you continue your job search.

If your unemployment is close to running out or you aren’t getting any, you really need to think about getting any type of job rather than not working at all.

While you are not going to be able to buy a McMansion in Fishers, Indiana working the line at McDonalds, you may be able to work your way up the food chain to become a manager or even supervisor of several stores.

High five figures or even low six figure salaries working for a fast food chain are possible if you work hard. Even if you have to start from the ground up – working as a fry guy for example – it is a good investment of your time. And again, the paychecks will be nice, even if they’re small.

Indiana Jobs Connect

One of the cool thins about Indiana Career Connect powered by WorkOne is that it can be used by both individuals looking for a job as well as employers looking for workers. Leave it to the state of Indiana to come up with a great place online to find out what jobs are available.

Another cool thing about the website is that it is available in Spanish for non-English speaking visitors. All politics aside, this is a pretty cool way for the state of Indiana to make resources available to everyone who is here legally and looking for employment.

Indiana Jobs Connect for Felons

While there is NOT a special section or search feature for Hoosiers with a felony in their past, there is no reason an ex-felon shouldn’t be able to use the site to look for work like everyone else. Of course, it may be harder for someone with a felony to get a job, but it is not impossible. (Look around the rest of our site for more information on Indiana Jobs for Felons.)

Indiana Career Connect

Another neat thing about Indiana Career Connect is that it is not only for searching for jobs. Individuals can also upload their resume or research the job market. Both of these can really increase the chance of you successfully finding a good paying job. And as we mentioned, even if you have a felony, you can still use this great resource. Want to explore a career path? You can do that here too.

Overall, we think that Indiana Career Connect is a wonderful resource for those who are looking for work in Indiana. While there are many different places to search for a job online these days, this one is simple and it has a lot of extra useful information that can help with your Indiana job search. If you are looking for a specific job or just any job, we recommend you test them out to see what they have.

On the other hand, you can keep browsing here at Indiana Jobs Info to get information about job hunting and even Indiana job listings for certain cities around the state. No matter if you are just out of college, never went to college, or have years and years of experience in the work world, Indiana Career Connect is going to be a useful tool in your job search.

If you have any questions about Indiana Jobs Connect or WorkOne, we recommend you contact them directly, but we will try to answer any questions that you might have about either of them. Or if you have questions about job interviews or getting a job if you have a felony, leave a comment below and we will see what we can do to help you find the job of your dreams.

There are still some new things you may want to brush up on for 2012. With Mad Men entering its fifth season, there is a lot of inspiration to be had out there.

In all seriousness, what you wear to a job interview is important, which is why so many are interested in how to dress for an interview.

Luckily, if you follow the basics, you are going to be able to stand-out from the rest of the applicants for any job.

Dressing for a Job Interview

Here is a rundown of the basics that you want to follow when it comes to how you dress for an interview.

• Professional – Above all, you want to keep it professional. This is easy to do when it comes to clothes and accessories. However, you are not always going to want to wear a suit.
• Fitting – We’re not talking about your clothes fitting (although they should!), but rather that you choose the right type of clothes for your job interview. Even if you are dressing casually, however, you still want to make sure you keep it professional and neat at all times.
• Clean – This shouldn’t need to be said, but for some of you out there it should be mentioned! If you’ve worn a shirt or another piece of clothing more than once, you probably don’t want to wear it to an interview. Make sure your clothes are all clean and maybe even ironed!
• Colors – Once you have your basic outfit down, you may want to play with colors … a little bit. While you don’t want to take it too far, adding a splash of color may be able to help you stand out from the crowd. For example, a strong red “power tie” may be what sets you apart and gets you the job!

As for dressing for a job interview in 2012, you want to follow the age old advice above, of course, but here are some other things to think about.

• Tech Accessories – Your cell phone may be snazzy, but you don’t want to use it as a fashion accessory or status symbol at a job interview. This goes for other technology products as well – unless they fit well with the job you are trying to get.
• Social Networks – If you are not sure about an outfit you are thinking about for a job interview, post it to your favorite social network like Twitter or Facebook or even Google+. When you do this, you can usually get instant feedback on any outfit you’re thinking about wearing to a job interview.

If you have additional tips for dressing for interview success, be sure to leave a comment below and share with us! Also, if you have any questions about how to dress for a job interview, leave those below as well. Here at Indiana Jobs Info, we care about giving you information that you can actually use while out there trying to find a job.

If you live in Northwest Indiana, you are probably aware that the job market is not the greatest at the moment. This does not mean you have to settle for a low paying job, however.

In fact, there are quite a few options available these days. We are going to take a look at some of the career paths that are exploding in Northwest Indiana as well as some work at home opportunities that you may be interested in.

By the time you are done reading, you should have a very good idea of why people are leaving home for jobs in Northwest Indiana. No matter your skills or your past history, if you are a hard worker and stick with it, you do have a chance of finding a job – or at least bringing money in to support yourself.

Home for Northwest Indiana Jobs

No matter who you are or why you need a job, these tips can help you out there when you are searching for a job.

• Skills – One of the most important things you need to do is think long and hard about your skills and what type of job you might excel doing. While any job may sound nice, if you find something that fits your skill set, you are going to have an easier time of it.
• Interview – While you may not even get to this step, if you get an interview, you need to take it seriously and devote as much time as you can to it so that you can make a good first (or even second) impression. Keep reading here at Indiana Jobs Info for more Job Interview Tips.
• Risk – There is risk involved when you put yourself out there, but you need to make sure you do not get discouraged. It may take a while to find the perfect job for you, but if you stick with it, you’re going to find a lot of doors open.

There are other tips, of course, but these should get you started. If you have any questions – even if you are a felon – leave a comment below and we will try our best to see what we can do to help you find a home for Northwest Indiana Jobs that you can call your own.

To help you, we have some tips that should help you land a great job as a teacher in Indiana. Whether you want teaching jobs in Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, we have some suggestions that can really help.

• Unique – The more unique you appear on your resume, the better chance you are going to have of standing out. However, you do not want to take this too far.
• Network – The larger the network of people you know, the easier it is going to be to land the perfect teaching job anywhere in the state. Keep in touch with old teachers to stay in the loop about job opportunities.
• Research – Searching for teaching jobs in Indiana online is time consuming sometimes, but it can really pay off if you know what you are doing and search for the best jobs while staying away from the phony ones and the scams. Plan to spend at least a few hours of your job search online looking up information about companies as well as looking for jobs.

There are many other things you can do to help you find a great teaching gig in Indiana, but the three suggestions above should get you started in the right direction. While there are a lot of people competing for the teaching jobs in Indiana, if you set yourself apart from the crowd, there is a good chance you will be able to get ahead of the competition and land the job of your dreams.

On the other hand, if you are looking for any job, you are going to find that teachers are usually always in demand. While the pay not be great on the elementary and high school levels, a teaching career can be rewarding in many other ways besides just a weekly paycheck.

The other good news is that there may be student loan forgiveness if you qualify and go into the education field. This is another reason that you should seriously consider a teaching job somewhere in Indiana. Even if you do not land a great job, you may be able to get your school loans forgiven, which can go a long way in helping you survive after college graduation.

And for those that graduated years (or even decades) ago, there are still many good chances of finding a great teaching job in the state of Indiana. If you have experience in the education field and you are a Hoosier, leave a comment below and let us know about your experiences.

To help you with your search for a job and a piece of the good life – or any life – we have put together a list of some frequently asked questions about finding jobs for felons in Indiana – specifically trucking jobs.

If I have a felony, can I still apply for a trucking job?

Yes, you can apply, but there is no guarantee that a trucking company is going to hire you. Having said that, it is important to always be honest on your application and be upfront about your felony.

Do Any Truck Driving Jobs for Felons Exist?

Yes, they are out there. Unfortunately, they are in high demand, which means a lot of people may not be able to land a truck driving job with a felony conviction in their past. Still, a trucking job is a pretty good idea for a felon as there are companies that will work with ex-felons.

Will Ex-Felons Make the Same Money as Other Truck Drivers?

This is really a question that comes down to ability rather than a felony conviction. It is a good idea to land any job that you can, however, even if it is at a lower rate than you would like or think you deserve. In this economy, sometimes it is better to have a job – any job – rather than no job. This is especially true if you have a felony conviction or have to report to a PO (parole officer…)

Are Truck Driving Jobs for Felons Worth the Effort?

Again, sometimes it is better to have any job rather than no job. If you have been looking for other type of work, you may put the effort into getting some training at driving trucks. This will probably cost money, but there may be financial assistance available. The only way to find out is to hit the phones and call the companies.

If you have experience with truck driving jobs for felons in Indiana, please leave a comment below and share your wisdom with the rest of us!

There are, however, some businesses in Indiana that are known to work with ex-felons. No one is guaranteed a job, of course, but starting with a business that is understanding to ex-felons is a good place to start looking for a job.

• Atco Rubber Products – 1853 Ludlow Ave. Indianapolis, IN
• Big O Tires – 326 Western Blvd. Greenwood, IN
• CTI Personnel – 5973 Cambridge Way  Plainfield, IN 46168
• Carpenter’s Apprenticeship – 317-549-9417
• Citgo – 441 E. Ohio St.  Indianapolis, IN
• Crown Hill Cemetery – 700 W. 38th St.  Indianapolis, IN
• Denny’s (Various locations – apply in person…)
• E & F Electronics – 55 S. State St., Ste 115 Indianapolis, IN
• Enterprise Group – 6461 Saguaro Ct. Indianapolis, IN
• GFS Marketplace – Various locations in Indianapolis
• Hardee’s – Daleville and Indianapolis
• Honest Abe Auto – 3115 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, IN
• Hoosier Concrete Cutting, Inc. – 1037 W.25th St., Ste A Indianapolis, IN

This is not an entire list, of course, but it may give you some ideas on the types of companies that hire felons in Indiana. If you have other suggestions, leave a comment below and let us know!

Other information for ex-felons looking for work in Indiana

WorkOne Centers

WorkOne Centers offer a wide range of employment and training services through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Other specific services are also available at the WorkOne Express offices. The locations of both types of centers are available at the web site listed below.

Contact:
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Indiana Government Center South
10 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 45204
317-232-7670
317-233-4793 fax
Web Site: www.in.gov/dwd/

Next Step Programs

Next Step Programs is a division of the Fletcher Place Ministry. The first program, Survival Skills, is a ten-week series of seminars that teach basic day-to-day life skills. Upon graduation from Survival Skills, computer training, writing workshops and job placement assistance are available. Each series of seminars can accommodate a total of 15 participants.

Contact:
The Adult Center for Education, a Fletcher Place Ministry
1831 East Prospect Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-916-1427
317-916-0892 fax
Web Site: www.doe.in.gov/adulted/welcome.html

Public Advocates in Community re-Entry

The Community Action Program (CAP) is a collaborative effort of Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE) and Offender Aid Restoration (OAR). CAP works within neighborhoods to identify resources for individuals with criminal records. Their goal is to coordinate efforts and maximize resources of community and faith-based organizations, as well as to identify businesses that are willing to employ individuals with criminal records. In addition to direct job placement, CAP assists clients in obtaining clothing, enrolling in training programs, obtaining housing and securing transportation.

Contact:
Public Advocates in Community re-Entry
2855 N. Keystone Avenue
Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-612-6800
317-612-6811 fax
Web Site: www.paceindy.org

Prison Ministries of Indiana

Prison Ministries of Indiana provides assistance to recently released inmates in the form of information and referral to needed services, placement in job training programs, as well as providing assistance in obtaining housing, food and clothing.

Contact:
Prison Ministries of Indiana
1205 East New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-964-1622
317-964-1612 fax

Dismas House of Michiana

Dismas House of Michiana provides transitional housing and support services to recently released men and women. Services provided include room and board, transportation, job referrals, life skills counseling and drug/alcohol counseling referrals. All residents pay program fees and are expected to gain employment within two weeks of arrival at Dismas House.

Contact:
Dismas of Michiana
P.O. Box 4571
South Bend, IN 46634
574-233-8522
Web Site: www.dismas.org

Companions on the Journey

Companions on the Journey is an interfaith network providing practical, spiritual and emotional support to individuals returning to St. Joseph County, Indiana from incarceration. Volunteer faith teams are matched with a prisoner four to six months before release to develop an action plan for release. Volunteers are required to make a one to two year commitment to assist recently released prisoners reenter society.

Contact:
Companions on the Journey
Central United Methodist Church
1920 South Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46613
574-289-9130
E-Mail: companions@kconline.com
Web Site: www.in.gov/idoc/files/WCCartshow.pdf

The good news is that there is help available out there. Here at Indiana Jobs Info we have been working to provide Indiana felons and everyone else with great job listings that are easy to use.

• Goodwill – As usual, Goodwill Industries has done a lot for Indiana and other states in the nation. When it comes to helping ex-felons with job training and finding work, Goodwill may be able to help. They are usually one of the first places you should check.
• Help – Reaching out for help is good. The fact that you are here looking for a way to get some money legally is a good sign. There are many other people and organizations out there that can help you find a job – even if you have a felony in your past. It is going to take some work and determination, but it is not possible.
• Scams – When you are out there on the Internet looking for jobs for felons in Indiana, you need to make sure you are aware of and avoid the many scams that abound. From promising that you can make thousands of dollars and home with little to no work to job sites that ask for too much personal information then charge you for it, there are a lot of dangerous sites out there.
• Network – The more people and organizations you reach out to for help – including local churches – the more chances you are going to have of running into the person that will be able to help you get the job you want. Increasing your odds is a good thing when you are looking for work and have a felony on your permanent record.

There are other things you can and should do to help you find work in Indiana – even if you are a felon. This short list is still applicable in 2012. As always, if you have any questions about finding jobs in Indiana with a felony on your record, keep reading our site. Also be sure to bookmark us and check back often as we add new information about Indiana jobs for people with felonies.