training and education

Local services are available to help Bloomington and Monroe County residents prepare for new jobs and change careers.

Use these Job Search links to find classes, workshops, training, information, and people to help you.
Many programs are free. Others offer scholarships, childcare, or other opportunities to help you participate.

WorkOne Training Services
450 S. Landmark Avenue, Bloomington, 331-6000.

Adult Education and Literacy
Occupational Skills Training
Employment Plan Development
Vocational Rehabilitation
Transportation and childcare assistance for job training programs

Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, 330-6044.
Free Training Programs:
HIRE (Help in Reaching Employment)
MRC (Manufacturing & Readiness Certificate)
BMTC (Biomanufacturing & Medical Device Technician Certificate)
View program details.

Learning Center
705 W. Coolidge Drive, Bloomington, 330-7731
MCCSC Adult Education program offers individualized instruction and guidance to learners seeking to improve basic skills or learn new ones. View:
GED, Adult Basic Education, computer, and ESL classes.
View: Work Force Education Project.
Childcare available for evening classes.

Library Job Search Logo. VITAL
Volunteers In Tutoring Adult Learners.
Monroe County Public Library, 349-3173
Tutors for adults who need help improving reading, mathematics, and survival skills.

One-to-one tutoring
GED tutoring and English as a second language
Introduction to Tutoring Workshops for volunteer tutors.

Library Job Search Logo. Free Computer Classes At Your Library.
e-mail, computer skills, internet searching. Monroe County Public Library. Class schedules available. View current schedule.

Library Job Search Logo. WorkOne WorkKeys and KeyTrain computer access at the library.
Keytrain participants can log on at the library to use this self-paced interactive program covering all of the WorkKeys skills.

"WorkKeys assessment determines your current skill level. KeyTrain engages you with online learning modules that develop the skills needed for entry into a chosen occupation." For details about KeyTrain, contact the WorkOne office in Bloomington: 331-6000.

Library Job Search Logo. Job Search pages and programs. A community of resources.
Monroe County Public Library, Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL), South Central WorkOne Office, Bloomington and Bloomington Lifelong Learning Coalition