Job Ready Indy
Funded career training for justice-involved individuals through Indiana DWD.
What Is Job Ready Indy?
The Job Ready Indy is an Indiana state program that funds career training for eligible justice-involved individuals. Administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Job Ready Indy removes financial barriers so participants can focus on earning certifications and building careers.
Elevate for Humanity is an approved Job Ready Indy 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 Job Ready Indy Funding
What Job Ready Indy Covers
Job Ready Indy 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 Job Ready Indy 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 Job Ready Indy eligibility and issues a funding voucher for your training program.
Start Training
Begin your program. For approved participants, Job Ready Indy covers tuition and related costs.
Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future
Job Ready Indy funding may give you a fresh start with funded career training. Check your eligibility today.