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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 grant funding to support registered apprenticeship expansion, employer partnerships, and new apprenticeship pathways. Earn-and-learn model with DOL-registered credentials.
Who qualifies: Open to any employer. Must provide progressive wages, Related Technical Instruction, and OJT. Ideal for roles requiring 1+ year of training. What you get: Power Up reimburses $5,000/apprentice. $6.25M federal expansion grant in Indiana. Veteran apprentices get GI Bill stipend. Average ROI: 44% ($144 per … How to start: Use Standards Builder at apprenticeship.gov. Contact Indiana OWBLA.
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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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Priority access for veterans in all DOL-funded programs. Includes Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP), Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER), and WOTC veteran credits up to $9,600.
Who qualifies: Veterans receive priority of service in ALL DOL-funded programs. Includes DVOP (Disabled Veterans Outreach), LVER (Local Veterans Employment Represent… What you get: WOTC veteran credits up to $9,600. Priority access to all WorkOne services. How to start: Visit any WorkOne Center. Veterans are served first.
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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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Indiana Department of Insurance · Producer & Agency Licensing Indiana Department of Insurance State Compliance & HR Compare
IDOI is the state regulator overseeing insurance producer and agency licensing in Indiana. Free agency-facing resources include the Licensing FAQ, license reporting requirements for producer/agent/agency/adjuster, license reinstatement and transfer guidance, the Find an Agent/Agency/Company database (useful for verifying competitor agencies and recruiting licensed staff), CE Advisory Council guidance for compliance with continuing-education requirements, and Veteran Test Fee Reimbursements for veterans entering the industry. All resources free to any Indiana-licensed insurance employer.
Who qualifies: Indiana-licensed insurance agencies, producers, and adjusters. No fee for use of compliance/licensing reference materials beyond standard licensing fe… How to start: Visit in.gov/idoi/licensing for forms, FAQs, and license-status lookups. Call 1-800-457-8283 for licensing questions.
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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 …
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