Job Ready Indy (JRI)
Funded career training for justice-involved individuals through Indiana DWD.
What Is JRI?
The Job Ready Indy (JRI) is an Indiana state program that funds career training for eligible justice-involved individuals. Administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), JRI removes financial barriers so participants can focus on earning certifications and building careers.
Elevate for Humanity is an approved JRI credential pathway provider. Our programs are designed to get participants certified with nationally recognized credentials and employed in high-demand fields within weeks, not years.
Apply for JRI Funding
What JRI Covers
JRI funding covers tuition and training fees, certification and exam fees, required tools, uniforms, and supplies, and background check fees where applicable. There is no cost to the participant for any covered program.
Eligibility
You must be currently or formerly justice-involved (on probation, parole, or recently released), an Indiana resident, and at least 18 years of age. You need to be enrolled in or accepted to an eligible training program and not currently receiving other state tuition funding for the same program.
How to Get JRI Funding
Contact Elevate for Humanity
Call (317) 314-3757 or apply online. Our enrollment team will verify your eligibility and help you choose a program.
Register at WorkOne
Create an account at indianacareerconnect.com and schedule an appointment with your local WorkOne office.
Get Approved
WorkOne confirms your JRI eligibility and issues a funding voucher for your training program.
Start Training
Begin your program. For approved participants, JRI covers tuition and related costs.
Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future
JRI funding may give you a fresh start with funded career training. Check your eligibility today.