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:

Assess your eligibility for WIOA funding

Review your work history and transferable skills

Help you identify target careers based on labor market data

Week 3–4: Choose a Program and Get Funded

Indiana's labor market data consistently shows high demand in:

Healthcare — CNA, Medical Assistant (4–8 weeks, WIOA-funded)

Skilled Trades — HVAC, Electrical, Welding (8–16 weeks, WIOA/WRG-funded)

Transportation — CDL Class A (4–6 weeks, WRG-funded)

Technology — IT Help Desk, Cybersecurity (8–12 weeks)

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:

Complete hands-on, competency-based instruction

Prepare for your national certification exam

Take your exam on-site at Elevate (authorized testing center)

Graduate with a credential issued by a national body — not just a completion certificate

Week 10–12: Job Placement

Elevate's career services team works with you during training, not after. That means:

Resume review and interview preparation

Direct connections to employer partners

Job board access with pre-screened openings

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:

CNA: $16–$19/hr

Medical Assistant: $18–$22/hr

HVAC Technician: $22–$28/hr

CDL Driver: $24–$32/hr

IT Help Desk: $18–$24/hr

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.