Supporters of the JCIDC Workforce Partnership were honored during the organization’s annual Reports, Reviews & Rewards Luncheon on October 23rd, where guests also heard remarks from Blair Milo, Secretary of Career Connections and Talent for the State of Indiana.
Milo’s address centered on the challenges all companies face with low unemployment rates, and state programs that are hoped will help fill an estimated one million job openings over the next 10 years.
Milo was appointed Indiana’s first Chief Talent Officer by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb in August of 2017 while she was serving her 2nd term as Mayor of LaPorte. Following her speech, Milo joined Workforce Partnership Director Jackie Hill and Coordinator Jody Deckard honoring companies and other entities that have supported the workforce partnership program since its creation 20 years ago in 1998.
THOSE COMPANIES HONORED WERE:
Aisin Drivetrain, Aisin USA Manufacturing, Cerrowire, City of Seymour, Excel Manufacturing, Excel Tool, Lannett, Seymour Tubing, Valeo North America and Wal-Mart Distribution for 20 years of continuous support.
Also, Columbus Container, Cummins-Seymour Engine Plant, RR Donnelley, Dicksons, E&H Tubing, Aisin Holdings of America, Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation, Aisin Chemical, O&k American, PD Pharmatech, The Royal Group, Rose Acre Farms, Community Foundation of Jackson County, Duke Energy, Elwood Staffing, Schneck Medical Center, Brownstown Schools, Community Education Coalition, Seymour Schools, Jackson County Education Coalition, and Jackson County Visitor Center were recognized.
Over 100 guests attended the event which was sponsored by First Financial Bank, Jackson County Bank, Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company, Mutual Bank, Ranger Enterprises, Schneck Medical Center, SIHO and Duke Energy.