Leveling Up: Bloomington Resources for Workforce Training and Certifications

Whether you are looking to pivot into Bloomington’s booming life sciences sector, break into the tech scene, or just secure a certification that pushes your salary over the $50K mark, the region offers incredible, heavily subsidized resources to help you get there. You don't need a four year degree to land a great job in B-Town if you know where to find the right training.

• Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech Bloomington: Indiana’s "Next Level Jobs" initiative is one of the best workforce programs in the country. If you don't already have an undergraduate degree, the state will pay 100% of your tuition for certificates in high demand, high paying fields at Ivy Tech Bloomington. See Programs →
• The Mill (Code School & Upskilling Programs): The Mill is Bloomington’s premier center for coworking and entrepreneurship. More than just a workspace, they frequently host and partner with coding bootcamps and tech skilling programs designed to take locals from zero tech experience to junior level software engineers or digital marketers in a matter of months. See Programs →
• WorkOne South Central: WorkOne is the state’s workforce development agency, and their Bloomington office is a powerhouse of free resources. They offer career counseling, resume building, and most importantly, funding assistance for training programs. If you are dislocated from a previous job or looking to train into a local high demand sector (like Life Sciences), WorkOne can often provide grants to cover your certification costs. See Programs →
• BioCrossroads & Local Life Science Apprenticeships: Because life sciences manufacturing is so massive in Bloomington, companies like Cook Medical and Catalent frequently partner with local educators to offer paid apprenticeships and fast-track training programs. Cook Medical, for example, has been known to offer programs where you can work part-time while they pay for your education in specific manufacturing tracks. See Programs →

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