Faces of the Unemployed

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Elkhart’s Heartland RV starts hiring push

Elkhart’s Heartland RV starts hiring push

Heartland Recreational Vehicles announced early Tuesday morning a hiring push to employ more than 400 workers by March. Read more »

Census Bureau needs Indiana workers, among other states

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for thousands of people to work in temporary jobs across Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Read more »

Unemployed workers try new approach to provide "hope for the jobless"

Unemployed workers try new approach to provide "hope for the jobless"

NAPPANEE — A new "informal" study by Elkhart County Coroner John White shows an alarming trend developing across Northern Indiana. Of the 24 suicides recorded this year, at least a quarter have been directly connected to job loss or economic hardship. Now, one group of unemployed workers is fighting back, hoping to do their part to turn the tide. Read more »

Indiana jobless benefits extended 20 more weeks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal legislation will provide up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits in Indiana. Read more »

Purdue University plans 'Reality of Poverty' simulation

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Nutrition officials hope a new poverty demonstration will show Indiana community leaders and healthcare providers what its like to be poor. Read more »

Hearth begins to hire staff

Hearth begins to hire staff

MISHAWAKA — People lined up by the hundreds for a shot at a new job in Michiana today. The employment opportunities are at a new senior living community called The Hearth at Juday Creek. Read more »

From welfare to the workforce: A Goodwill success story

From welfare to the workforce: A Goodwill success story

SOUTH BEND— A local organization is working to help those on government assistance become self-sufficient. Read more »

Group launches online job skills bank for Elkhart County

Group launches online job skills bank for Elkhart County

GOSHEN — A grassroots organization in Goshen is trying to do something about Elkhart County's high unemployment rate. The goal is to provide supplemental income for the underemployed or unemployed. Read more »

ECWT Skills Bank

The Elkhart County Works Together Skills Bank aims to connect the unemployed and underemployed residents of Elkhart County with work opportunities provided by other Elkhart County residents.

Bosch employees face cuts in deal with Japanese buyer

Bosch employees face cuts in deal with Japanese buyer

Employees at South Bend’s Bosch Braking Systems were told Thursday to expect big changes, including some job losses, as a Japanese firm takes over some of Bosch’s operations. Read more »

New Indiana program aims to prevent homelessness

New Indiana program aims to prevent homelessness

On Thursday, Indiana officially began a program that offers aid to people who are homeless or are just two weeks from becoming homeless. Read more »

House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states

WASHINGTON (AP) — With no end in sight to the country's job market woes, the House has agreed to give the jobless in a majority of states — including Indiana and Michigan — another 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits. Read more »

Dometic hosting job fair in Elkhart

If you're looking for work, a local company is having a job fair in Elkhart. Read more »

House moves to extend unemployment benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite predictions the Great Recession is running out of steam, the House is taking up emergency legislation this week to help the millions of Americans who see no immediate end to their economic miseries. Read more »

Indiana's jobless rate drops to 9.9 percent

Indiana's jobless rate drops to 9.9 percent

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's unemployment rate dropped to 9.9 percent in August, but officials said it is too early to tell whether the decline marked the beginning of a long-awaited recovery. Read more »

Unemployed South Bend man has identity stolen off fake job application

Unemployed South Bend man has identity stolen off fake job application

SOUTH BEND — Police are investigating a bizarre case of apparent identity theft, after a man applying for a job found out another man claiming to be him already worked there. Read more »

Groups want Indiana heating help programs continued

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Consumer groups and others who want heating assistance programs to continue are going before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to make their case. Read more »

Laid off computer tech turns hobby into new winery business

Laid off computer tech turns hobby into new winery business

GRANGER — It looks and sounds like a science experiment in John D’Avella’s garage. Several 5-gallon jugs are set up in rows, stacked on wire racks. The occasional bubbling sound comes from the “bubblers” or car buoys on top of each jug. Read more »

Michiana Career Network Association

The Michiana Career Network Association (MCNA) is an association of volunteers working together to help people find jobs.

Many unemployed now work for free

Many unemployed now work for free

Unemployment rates are high, but many people now out of work have found a rewarding way to use their time. Some community members use their time off to help others. Read more »

Employment survey anticipates more of the same on the job front

Employment survey anticipates more of the same on the job front

SOUTH BEND — A national employment survey predicts things are not going to get better in the next few months. Most employers in St. Joseph County say they're still cutting workers or holding steady, though some are starting to add to their workforce. Read more »

Knox selected for rail car factory

KNOX — A new rail tank car facility announced Tuesday and set to become operational in 2010 in Knox will create about $5 million in new investment and as many as 31 jobs. Read more »

Economic officials brace for another plant closure in Dowagiac

Economic officials brace for another plant closure in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Economic development officials in Dowagiac are bracing themselves for another plant closure. This time from Contech, an automotive parts manufacturer. Read more »

New Elkhart restaurant draws 150 job seekers

New Elkhart restaurant draws 150 job seekers

ELKHART — People in Elkhart are lining up for any job opportunity. That was the case Wednesday when more than 150 people applied for jobs at a new restaurant. Read more »

Jobless and homeless, blogger scores Elle job

Six months ago, Brianna Karp found herself living in an old truck and camper she inherited after the suicide of a father she barely knew. Read more »

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