Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS - Hoosiers looking to improve their job skills can now take advantage of free online training through a limited time offer by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Access to these free online training courses is open to all Hoosiers. Governmental and not-for-profit organizations can sign up for multiple licenses to benefit their employees.

"During these difficult economic times, many Hoosiers face the challenge of needing new skills without the resources to acquire those skills," said Teresa Voors, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. "These free classes will help improve the job skills of Hoosiers."

Hoosiers and government/not-for-profit organizations will be able to select from over 750 free eLearning courses through MindLeaders®. Some of the more popular course topics include:

Desktop Computing
PC Basics
Project Management
Human Resources
Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution.

MindLeaders® courses are web based - no CDs or lengthy downloads required. This means people can access this training 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer with internet access.

In order to qualify for this free training, people must finish their course prior to June 29, 2010. In addition to the training, participants will also be able to access staff management and training tools through Ready Indiana. To sign up for a free training license, visit www.in.gov/dwd/elearning.

Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development