Help Choose The 2026 Employer Seminar Topics
Northeast Indiana Works is the region’s nonprofit workforce development organization, connecting public and private resources to support education, training, and employment needs aligned with our regional industries.
Each year, we serve more than 17,000 individuals and over 600 employers across Economic Growth Region 3, which includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. We also oversee 11 WorkOne Northeast career centers, state and federally supported adult education programs, and two youth-focused career development initiatives. In addition, we fund and manage employer-driven training programs designed to strengthen incumbent workers and support community-wide career awareness and talent development efforts.
Our goal is to support employers with a wide range of workforce needs, including recruitment assistance and timely insights into emerging trends and challenges impacting today’s workplace.
To help ensure our Employer Seminar addresses the topics most relevant to you, we are seeking your feedback on potential session themes, including:
- The Impact of AI on Careers and Workforce Development
- Connecting Education to Employment for In-School Youth
- 2027 Economic Trends and Projections
- Navigating HR Law Changes in 2027
- Managing a Multigenerational Workforce
- Power Up Employer Training Grant
- Understanding and Addressing Professional Burnout
- Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition’s Tri-Share+ Program
We welcome your input on these topics as well as any additional areas you would like to see covered.
Please take a few moments to complete the short survey using the link below. Responses are requested by May 1, 2026.
Survey Link: 2026 Employer Seminar Survey
