Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us next Wed, October 21, 2020 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm for a luncheon and conversation with Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During this event, General Bunch will present the mission of the Air Force Materiel Command; talk about his long and distinguished career in Air Force Operations, Flight Test and Acquisition; provide his thoughts on the future of the Air Force in the digital age and conclude with his views on leadership. Following his presentation, guests will be encouraged to ask...
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A strong workforce requires that workers have the skills, experience and credentials employers demand. Apprenticeship programs can help you with all of these needs! Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with the American Association of Port Authorities ACCELerate Apprenticeships, to help industry learn more about apprenticeship and how it can benefit their workforce. An Apprenticeship program consists of Related Technical Training and On The Job Learning that allows the apprentice to gain skills, while obtaining experience that leads to a credential. Join us for an informational session to ask questions and learn more about Apprenticeships or how IVY Tech and...
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NIDIA Members – the following information and attachment was provided by Kim Tempel at Northeast Indiana Works. Her contact information is below. From Kim: Click here for a flyer that outlines details of the program expansion including the temporary changes, thanks to the Rapid Recover for a Better Future Initiative funded by the CARES Act. Here are some important pieces to highlight: Employers may apply or reapply by visiting www.nextleveljobs.org, or have them e-mail me directly, if they have been issued an agreement this last program year (July 1, 2019 – March 30, 2020). I encourage you to apply quickly!...
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Here are some great upcoming events to take note of. Don’t miss out! Defense Cybersecurity Assurance Program (DCAP): August 4, 2020 This seminar includes informational sessions that describe DoD cyber contracting regulations and requirements, resources, and practical tools that your business can use to meet the requirements. Click here for event details & to Register Free Webinar Series: 20 Cyber Topics in 20 Weeks: Next Session July 30, 2020 Since every company that conducts business with DoD must be at least Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 in the near future, your Indiana cyber-providers, in association with PTAC, have...
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On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 9 a.m., Northeast Indiana Base Community Council (NIBCC) will host its 6th Annual Race for the Warrior 5k/10k run/walk/roll runway race at the Fort Wayne International Airport. The event will be held observing CDC and State of Indiana guidelines. This event is Northeast Indiana Base Community Council’s main fundraiser of the year, with proceeds benefiting the Military Support Fund, a program that awards grants to military families experiencing financial emergencies. Because of the recent pandemic and corresponding hardships, the necessity for this fundraiser has never been greater. Northeast Indiana Base Community Council wants to...
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Ivy Tech Fort Wayne will be participating in a Cyber Security “Closing the Skills Gap” grant. We would like to discuss this grant and our participation with members of NIDIA and local industry. If you are available, we would like to request you join us for a brief discussion of this DOL grant to provide cyber security training. Topic: Ivy Tech Cyber Security “Closing the Skills Gap” Grant Time: Jul 2, 2020 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://ivytech.zoom.us/j/94925250816 Meeting ID: 949 2525 0816 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94925250816# US (Germantown) | +13126266799,,94925250816# US (Chicago)
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NIDIA members, don’t miss this event!! Please plan to attend our summer social. Free for members. Limit 2 attendees per member company/organization. Date and Time Wed, June 24, 2020 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT Location Club Soda 235 East Superior Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 RSVP via our Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/108028169162 About this Event Includes appetizers, dinner, and 2 drink tickets per person. This will be an informal social/networking opportunity, with brief presentations by our guests. Guests include: Bryan Langley, Senior Vice President of Defense Development , Indiana Economic Development Corporation Julie Griffith, Executive Vice President for Strategy,...
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To show our commitment to the manufacturing industry during this difficult time, Purdue MEP has developed an in-depth Returning to Work & Recovery Guide to assist the Indiana manufacturing industry. It is our hope this resource provides extended support as we all maintain, resume or restart operations. In conjunction with the Indiana Manufacturers Association, the plan will be rolled out this Thursday, May 21st. Return to Work and Recovery Guide Launch Webinar: Date: Thursday, May 21st Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EST) Format: WebEx/Webinar Register: Click here Information found in this guide is based on COVID-19 Best Practices as recommended by...
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The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is asking for businesses to provide input to a survey, at the link below, concerning the impact of COVID-19. While the URL states “small biz,” they are seeking responses from businesses of all sizes. Each business only needs to submit one response. The IEDC will keep the survey open until Tuesday https://isbdc.org/small-biz-impact-survey/
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When stay-at-home orders are lifted, you’ll need to be ready to keep your customers and employees safe from COVID-19. Now is the time to start mapping out what a healthy reopening will look like at your business: How might you implement distancing measures? Would employees or customers need to wear face masks? Are there cleaning procedures that could help prevent the spread of the virus? Join Greater Fort Wayne Inc. for “Roadmap to a Healthy Reopening”, a series of FREE webinars that will help you think through the procedures and protocols to consider implementing. Presented by Greater Fort Wayne Inc....
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