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Lifelong Learning center highlights training, cites state cuts and new instructor
Summary
Tom Fields told the Harrison County Council that Harrison County Lifelong Learning is expanding adult-education and vocational offerings despite cuts to Indiana’s Work Ready program; county funding helped hire a part‑time instructor and the center reports about 70 daily job postings and more than 5,400 job-board views.
Tom Fields, representing Harrison County Lifelong Learning, updated the Harrison County Council on June 23 on efforts to expand adult education, vocational training and job connectivity.
Fields said the center’s core programs include high‑school equivalency testing and vocational certificates such as welding, commercial driver’s license (CDL) training and medical assistant coursework. He told the council that cuts to Indiana’s Work Ready program have reduced capacity for some certification classes, but county financial support allowed the center to hire a part‑time instructor who will help develop new classes, including short “micro‑certification” training using Amatrol trainers.
Fields also described a recent digital‑literacy program aimed at residents with limited technology access and highlighted the center’s job board, which he said averages about 70 job postings per day and has received more than 5,400 views. He said the center works with partners including WorkOne River Valley Resources and Vocational Rehabilitation to serve individuals with disabilities.
Fields framed the staffing hire and the new micro‑certification offerings as responses to reduced state support and local workforce needs. He did not request immediate funding from the council during the presentation; the update concluded with an invitation for continued county support.
