Indiana launches career coaching initiative

Skillful Indiana has launched the Skillful Governor's Coaching Corps, an initiative that will partner coaches from the workforce, high schools, post-secondary education and training institutions, non-profits and other groups. According to the press statement, the project aims to teach all parties "skills-based approaches to career coaching" as well as encourage participants to hone leadership skills and leverage new practices and technologies that will aid job seekers and, in turn, recruiters. The first group of participants will have access to career coaches who will guide them with new tools and resources. As they receive training in skills development and leadership coaching, the participants will gain access to peer and leadership networks within high-demand, high-paying industries, the release said. The coaches are also expected to form teams and explore possible solutions to some of the challenges faced by the workforce in Indiana. These teams will present their recommendations to the Governor's Workforce Cabinet upon completing the program, the statement said.