The Governor's Workforce Cabinet (GWC) of Indiana is a state agency established to address workforce development and employment-related challenges within the state. The cabinet focuses on aligning Indiana's workforce with the needs of employers, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall competitiveness of the state. The cabinet is responsible for coordinating and implementing workforce policies and programs to promote workforce development.

The Governor's Workforce Cabinet collaborates with various stakeholders, including businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations, to identify current and future workforce needs. Through these partnerships, the cabinet aims to design effective training and education programs that equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to remain competitive candidates in the modern job market. Additionally, the cabinet seeks to streamline and improve existing workforce initiatives to maximize their impact and efficiency.

Examples of GWC's work include:

• GWC Meetings
  • GWC meets regularly to address current and future education and employment needs.
• One Stop to Start
  • This initiative provides information and resources for specific industries and resources to individuals and employers including apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities, college financial aid, diploma and equivalency (GED) programs, short-term credential and skill-based training programs, employer training grant funding, manufacturing readiness grant funding, on-site employer training programs, and tax incentives.

Resources

One Stop to Start