Best Job & Career in Indiana — 17 resources

About Job & Career for Women

Job and career resources for women run through the 2,400+ American Job Centers (AJCs) nationwide, the Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, and SBA Women's Business Centers. AJCs offer free job search, resume help, and WIOA-funded training (often

0,000+ in tuition for in-demand occupations). WANTO grants fund women entering nontraditional trades like construction, electrical, and HVAC. Registered Apprenticeships pay workers during training, and organizations like Chicago Women in Trades, Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW), and Dress for Success support entry and re-entry. For formerly incarcerated women, programs like the Center for Employment Opportunities provide transitional jobs. This directory includes AJCs, WBCs, apprenticeships, and women-focused workforce programs.

Job & Career in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer civil legal aid and shelter referrals for women.

17 Resources

1. Indiana Department of Workforce Development — Free

DWD at 10 N Senate Ave in downtown Indianapolis administers Indiana's unemployment insurance, the WorkOne system, and the Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant covering free training in high-demand fields. Call 800-891-6499 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm with UI or training questions.

800-891-6499 · 10 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. RecycleForce — Free

RecycleForce at 1255 Roosevelt in Indianapolis is a nationally recognized social enterprise providing transitional employment, life-skills coaching, and certifications to people with major barriers to employment — including women returning from incarceration. Call 317-532-1367 weekdays 7am to 3:30pm.

317-532-1367 · 1255 Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm · Visit Website

4. Indy Women in Tech — Free

Indy Women in Tech, based in downtown Indianapolis, runs networking events, scholarships, and a TechPoint-aligned career pipeline for women entering or advancing in tech roles across central Indiana. Reach the team via info@indywomenintech.org during weekday business hours.

317-onal-tech · Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

5. EmployIndy — Women's Career Services — Free

EmployIndy at 2002 N Capitol is the workforce-development board for Marion County, operating Indianapolis's WorkOne centers and the Hire Up program for women earning under

0K. Call 317-639-4405 weekdays 8am to 5pm to be screened for funded training.

317-639-4405 · 2002 N Capitol Ave, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Northeast Indiana Works — Free

Northeast Indiana Works at 200 E Berry in downtown Fort Wayne is the workforce-development board for Allen and 11 surrounding northeast Indiana counties, operating local WorkOne centers and managing WIOA training funds. Call 260-436-3645 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm.

260-436-3645 · 200 E Berry St, Suite 405, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

7. Ready to Work Program — South Bend — Free

Ready to Work serves St. Joseph County women through workforce partnerships, job-readiness training, and employment placement support. Call 574-235-9371 weekdays 8am to 5pm for current intake and class schedules.

574-235-9371 · South Bend, IN 46601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. CareerOneStop — Free

CareerOneStop is the US Department of Labor's national career site, with an American Job Center locator that pulls every Indiana WorkOne location, training-program search filtered to in-demand Indiana occupations, and a free resume builder.

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9. America's Job Centers — Free

America's Job Centers is the federal brand for state-run workforce centers — in Indiana these are the WorkOne offices. Use the AJC locator to confirm the address, hours, and current services for the WorkOne nearest your Indiana zip code.

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10. DOL Women's Bureau — Free

The US DOL Women's Bureau publishes Indiana-specific data on women's labor-force participation, wage gaps, and occupational segregation, plus resources for paid leave, childcare, and equal-pay policy advocacy.

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11. Dress for Success — Free

Dress for Success has an Indianapolis affiliate that provides free interview-appropriate clothing and career coaching to working women referred through partner agencies. The national site lists the local affiliate's contact and current intake process.

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12. Bottomless Closet — Free

Bottomless Closet provides free professional clothing and career development to women working toward economic independence. Indiana mothers near a Bottomless Closet city may qualify; the national site explains the referral process.

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13. Year Up — Free

Year Up is a free one-year career training program for adults 18-29 with limited income, leading to a corporate apprenticeship. Year Up Indianapolis partners with Indiana corporations including Eli Lilly, Anthem, and Salesforce.

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14. Goodwill Career Services — Free

Goodwill operates multiple Indiana regions (Central & Southern, Northern Indiana, and Northeast Indiana) — all offer free job training and placement. The national site lets you find the affiliate serving your Indiana county.

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15. Women Employed — Free

Women Employed advocates for fair pay, family-friendly workplaces, and access to education for working women. Useful background for Indiana mothers navigating workplace discrimination or pursuing a career change supported by Indiana's Next Level Jobs program.

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16. SCORE — Free Business Mentors — Free

SCORE has volunteer chapters in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Bloomington, and other Indiana cities providing free 1:1 mentoring for women starting or growing a business, plus free workshops on business planning, financing, and marketing.

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17. SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership — Free

The SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership funds Indiana's Women's Business Centers, including the IWBC in Indianapolis, providing one-on-one counseling, training, and access to capital for women-owned Indiana businesses.

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Frequently Asked

How many job & career resources are in Indiana?
Women's Corner tracks 17 job & career resources for women in Indiana.
Are job & career resources in Indiana free?
17 of the 17 listed job & career resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Indiana have job & career resources?
Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend.
What are some examples of job & career resources in Indiana?
Featured entries include Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana — Career Services, RecycleForce, Indy Women in Tech, EmployIndy — Women's Career Services.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
7 of 17 Indiana job & career listings include phone numbers.
Where do I get free job training?
Your local American Job Center (find at CareerOneStop.org or call 1-877-872-5627) offers free training, resume help, and job placement through the WIOA program. Goodwill, Dress for Success, and Bottomless Closet provide job-readiness, interview clothing, and coaching. Community colleges run short-term certificate programs (CNA, medical billing, IT) under
,000 that lead to immediate jobs.
Are there programs that hire single mothers?
Yes. Many employers partner with Goodwill, YWCA, and Workforce Boards on second-chance and single-mom hiring tracks — childcare assistance, flexible schedules, and tuition reimbursement included. Look at 'Family Forward NC' style state initiatives, certified Family-Friendly employers, and federal contractors (required to support working parents). Healthcare and logistics are the fastest-growing single-mom-friendly fields.
How do I write a resume after years out of the workforce?
Skip the chronological format — use a functional or hybrid resume that leads with skills (organization, budgeting, time management, problem-solving from caregiving counts). Reframe volunteer work, PTA, and freelance work as professional experience. Free help: American Job Centers, Dress for Success Career Center, LinkedIn's free resume builder, and the SBA Women's Business Centers.
What if I have a criminal record?
You still qualify for most jobs — Ban-the-Box laws in 37 states delay background questions until later in hiring. Federal contractors can't ask about records on the initial application. The Federal Bonding Program insures employers against loss for hiring you. Many states allow expungement of certain records after a waiting period — ask legal aid about clearing your record.