The 90-Day Window
Losing a job is disorienting. But Indiana has a dense network of workforce resources that most people never use — not because they don't qualify, but because they don't know where to start.
This is a realistic roadmap. Not a motivational post. A sequence of actual steps.
Week 1–2: File and Assess
File for unemployment immediately if you were laid off or let go. Do not wait. Benefits are retroactive to your filing date, not the date you were approved.
Contact WorkOne — Indiana's workforce development network. Find your nearest center at workone.in.gov. Schedule an intake appointment. This is free.
At your intake, a case manager will:
Week 3–4: Choose a Program and Get Funded
Indiana's labor market data consistently shows high demand in:
If you qualify for WIOA, your case manager will issue an Individual Training Account (ITA) — essentially a voucher that pays your tuition directly to the training provider.
Elevate for Humanity is on Indiana's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) under Location ID 10004621. Your ITA can be used here.
Week 5–12: Train and Credential
Most of Elevate's programs run 4–12 weeks. During training you will:
Week 10–12: Job Placement
Elevate's career services team works with you during training, not after. That means:
Many graduates receive job offers before they finish training. Employers actively recruit from our cohorts because they know graduates hold verified national credentials.
The Numbers
Indiana's average starting wages for Elevate program graduates:
At 40 hours per week, a $20/hr job is $41,600/year. That is a meaningful income change for most households — achieved in under 90 days with $0 out of pocket for eligible participants.
Start Now
Check your WIOA eligibility — it takes about 5 minutes.
View all programs — filter by sector, duration, and funding type.
Apply as a student — the application takes about 10 minutes.
If you have questions, contact our team. We will tell you exactly what you qualify for and what the next step is.