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Employer Resource Navigator
Every hiring, training, and incentive resource for Hamilton County employers, organized by what you need.
Built from The county's hiring, training and incentive programs, with eligibility as each program publishes it
Eligibility is set by programs, not by us. The navigator tells you who to ask and what they require, and stops short of promising an outcome only the program can give.
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Federal tax credit of $2,400 to $9,600 per qualified hire from targeted groups: veterans, TANF/SNAP recipients, ex-felons, vocational rehabilitation referrals, empowerment zone residents, and others.
Who qualifies: Employer hires from targeted groups. 14 categories including: TANF recipients ($2,400), veterans ($2,400-$9,600), disabled veterans ($4,800-$9,600), e… How to start: IRS Form 8850 completed ON or BEFORE job offer date. Submit Form 8850 + DOL ETA Form 9061 to state workforce agency with…
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IHC’s disability workforce program connecting employers with qualified candidates with disabilities. Partners with VR, Federal Bonding, and WOTC for comprehensive inclusive hiring support.
Who qualifies: Any Hamilton County employer interested in inclusive hiring practices. Pairs with Vocational Rehabilitation referrals and Federal Bonding. How to start: Contact Invest Hamilton County: investhamiltoncounty.com
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Re-Entry Workforce Initiative · Justice-Involved + Recovery Hiring IHC Local Hire from Special Populations Compare
IHC's flagship re-entry program connecting Hamilton County employers with workforce-ready candidates exiting jail, in substance-use recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council. Includes intake screening, employer placement support, recovery-friendly workplace certification path.
Who qualifies: Any Hamilton County employer willing to consider candidates with justice involvement, recovery status, or under Community Corrections. Federal Bonding… What you get: No employer fee. Stacks with WOTC + Federal Bonding Program for risk mitigation. How to start: Email IHC Business Services to start: info@investhamiltoncounty.com
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Recovery-Friendly Workplace Designation (Indiana) FSSA/DMHA State Hire from Special Populations Compare
Free Indiana state-level designation for employers committed to recovery-supportive policies. Includes free workplace assessment, tailored policy templates, MHFA training discount, network of 200+ designated employers. Reduces stigma + signals employer credibility to recovery community for talent attraction.
Who qualifies: Any Indiana employer committed to recovery-supportive policies (no minimum size). What you get: Free designation, free workplace assessment, free policy templates, MHFA training discount, network access. How to start: Visit https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/recovery-friendly-workplace/ for application + assessment scheduling.
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN) · Free Disability Accommodation Help USDOL/ODEP Federal Hire from Special Populations Compare
Federally-funded free consultation service for employers navigating ADA accommodations, accessible job design, or disability-inclusive hiring. Confidential phone/email/chat advice. The single best free resource for any employer hiring or accommodating people with disabilities.
Who qualifies: Any employer. Confidential, no enrollment. What you get: Completely free. Federally funded by USDOL Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). How to start: Call 1-800-526-7234 or visit askjan.org
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Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) · Disability Hiring Partnership FSSA/VR State Hire from Special Populations Compare
Indiana state VR provides FREE candidate sourcing, job-coaching, on-site support, and post-placement follow-up for employers hiring people with disabilities. ~95% of VR candidates have completed assessment + skills evaluation. Reduces hiring risk + WOTC-eligible.
Who qualifies: Any Indiana employer. No size minimum. What you get: Free. Stack with WOTC ($1,200 vocational rehab target group + potential disability-veteran categories up to $9,600). How to start: Visit in.gov/fssa/ddrs/vr/ → Employer Services. Or call Indianapolis VR district office.
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SBA Learning Platform · Free Online Business Courses SBA Federal Hire from Special Populations Compare
The U.S. Small Business Administration's free 24/7 online learning platform offers 30+ self-paced courses covering hiring your first employee, employment law basics, marketing, financial management, cash flow, business planning, customer service, and pricing. Includes specialty tracks like Boots to Business (veterans), Ascent (women-owned), and T.H.R.I.V.E. (emerging leaders). Courses average 30 minutes each with downloadable worksheets. No employer size limit and no cost.
Who qualifies: Open to any U.S. small business owner, prospective owner, or employee. No revenue, size, or industry restriction. How to start: Go to sba.gov/sba-learning-platform, create a free account, select a course, complete at your own pace. Certificates of …
7 of 100 programs shown, curated and reviewed quarterly by the Invest Hamilton County team. External links open the program's own site in a new tab. Spot something out of date? Tell us.