Posted on April 25, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Vote now for a motorcycle designed and constructed by the service crew at Kersting’s Cycle Center in Winamac and a student at the SCILL Center in Harley-Davidson’s Battle of the Kings event.
The Knox SCILL Center, student Jonathan Woods, and Kersting’s Cycle Center teamed up together to build a custom motorcycle for the competition. The entry is a 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy named “Ol Heavy”.
The Battle of the Kings is the largest custom bike build competition in the world. The company is seeking fresh ideas and concepts for the future in motorcycles.
The motorcycle was unveiled this past weekend at Kersting’s Cycle Center at 8774 W. 700 N. in Winamac and can be viewed there during regular business hours.
There is an online public vote in progress to choose America’s favorite custom bike. The winners will compete in front of a panel of Harley-Davidson judges who will decide on three category winners. The top motorcycles will be voted on by Harley-Davidson dealers at the annual meeting in Milwaukee. The winner will then compete in Italy for the World Championship.
To vote for “Ol Heavy”, click here.
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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Group of Starke County Justice Center Trustees to Begin Welding Program Today
Posted on April 16, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Starting today, a handful of Starke County Justice Center trustees will be attending 12 weeks of welding training, with the opportunity to receive certification.
Program officials who were interviewed about this opportunity indicated that the training is being offered to not only give offenders a chance to prove their commitment to recovery and rehabilitation, but to also benefit the community.
In addition to providing the industry with the more workers, the program will give incarcerated individuals access to the tools they’ll need to support themselves upon their release. This will in turn help them become active and productive members of society.
Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL) Director Ron Gifford shared that Manitex Sabre, a company located across the street from the Justice Center, will be supplying the equipment and site.
Gifford explained, “Classes will meet from 4 to 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This instruction will be similar to what are adult classes are like, as far as duration and content, so a total of 96 hours of training.”
Director Gifford mentioned that the SCILL Center will pay the instructor and provide participants with the gear and tools they’ll need to complete the training.
A grant from Kankakee Valley REMC Round Up will be utilized to pay for the gear and Gifford said he’s meeting with Community Foundation reps later this month to discuss another potential funding opportunity.
Multiple people involved with the program’s development noted that this will likely cut down on recidivism rates significantly by providing trustees with career-ready skills, subsequently reducing their willingness to re-enter a life of crime.
Jail Commander Nathan Caudill touched on the typical experience for a released inmate that officials attempting to change with this program.
He shared, “These guys get out of a facility like this where they’ve had some sort of programming for rehabilitation and substance abuse issues, which is probably 80-90% of the offenders that we deal with,”
Caudill continued, “and there’s that stigma that they’ve been incarcerated, it’s tough for them to land decent jobs so they can’t get a job and puts them right back to square one.”
Sheriff Bill Dulin mentioned that the welding training will give inmates a chance to bring the behavior modification skills learned through substance abuse classes and other facility programs into a real world situation.
While discussions of this type of vocational program have been happening for about two years, it was finally made possible through the collective efforts of multiple agencies in the county.
Key players included officials from the SCILL Center and Starke County Economic Development Foundation, the Sheriff’s Department and Justice Center, and the Court System including the judge, Community Corrections and Pretrial Services.
SCEDF Executive Director Larry Wickert mentioned the monitored onsite training at Manitex Sabre will be held in an area that’s separate from the general population to avoid any concerns of contraband making its way into the Justice Center.
When asked about the program, Starke County Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall shared the goal is to transition inmates from incarceration to employment.
While every case will be different for each individual, the completion of this program will be considered and weigh favorably the next time they come before the Judge. Judge Hall mentioned that home detention, probation and other arrangments will be considered depending on the particular person and their case.
When it comes to potential repercussions for inmates who misbehave during the training, the instructor and jail staff have the authority to remove an inmate who causes any problems.
Sheriff Dulin added that while nothing has been set in stone, there have be discussions about possibly developing a policy that would require a program participant to pay back restitution if they reoffend within a certain amount of time after receiving this training and being released.
However, program officials explained that the six people who were selected for this were chosen due to their cooperation, responsibility and active participation in the facility’s ongoing programs. In other words, those who were perceived to have a high-risk level for re-offending were not given this opportunity.
Looking down the line, Sheriff Dulin said the possibility of offering a job fair at the Justice Center is also being considered. He indicated that this would be away for those who may not be looking to get into the welding field to gain similar access to resources for a job they are interested in pursuing.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Starting today, a handful of Starke County Justice Center trustees will be attending 12 weeks of welding training, with the opportunity to receive certification.
Program officials who were interviewed about this opportunity indicated that the training is being offered to not only give offenders a chance to prove their commitment to recovery and rehabilitation, but to also benefit the community.
In addition to providing the industry with the more workers, the program will give incarcerated individuals access to the tools they’ll need to support themselves upon their release. This will in turn help them become active and productive members of society.
Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL) Director Ron Gifford shared that Manitex Sabre, a company located across the street from the Justice Center, will be supplying the equipment and site.
Gifford explained, “Classes will meet from 4 to 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This instruction will be similar to what are adult classes are like, as far as duration and content, so a total of 96 hours of training.”
Director Gifford mentioned that the SCILL Center will pay the instructor and provide participants with the gear and tools they’ll need to complete the training.
A grant from Kankakee Valley REMC Round Up will be utilized to pay for the gear and Gifford said he’s meeting with Community Foundation reps later this month to discuss another potential funding opportunity.
Multiple people involved with the program’s development noted that this will likely cut down on recidivism rates significantly by providing trustees with career-ready skills, subsequently reducing their willingness to re-enter a life of crime.
Jail Commander Nathan Caudill touched on the typical experience for a released inmate that officials attempting to change with this program.
He shared, “These guys get out of a facility like this where they’ve had some sort of programming for rehabilitation and substance abuse issues, which is probably 80-90% of the offenders that we deal with,”
Caudill continued, “and there’s that stigma that they’ve been incarcerated, it’s tough for them to land decent jobs so they can’t get a job and puts them right back to square one.”
Sheriff Bill Dulin mentioned that the welding training will give inmates a chance to bring the behavior modification skills learned through substance abuse classes and other facility programs into a real world situation.
While discussions of this type of vocational program have been happening for about two years, it was finally made possible through the collective efforts of multiple agencies in the county.
Key players included officials from the SCILL Center and Starke County Economic Development Foundation, the Sheriff’s Department and Justice Center, and the Court System including the judge, Community Corrections and Pretrial Services.
SCEDF Executive Director Larry Wickert mentioned the monitored onsite training at Manitex Sabre will be held in an area that’s separate from the general population to avoid any concerns of contraband making its way into the Justice Center.
When asked about the program, Starke County Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall shared the goal is to transition inmates from incarceration to employment.
While every case will be different for each individual, the completion of this program will be considered and weigh favorably the next time they come before the Judge. Judge Hall mentioned that home detention, probation and other arrangments will be considered depending on the particular person and their case.
When it comes to potential repercussions for inmates who misbehave during the training, the instructor and jail staff have the authority to remove an inmate who causes any problems.
Sheriff Dulin added that while nothing has been set in stone, there have be discussions about possibly developing a policy that would require a program participant to pay back restitution if they reoffend within a certain amount of time after receiving this training and being released.
However, program officials explained that the six people who were selected for this were chosen due to their cooperation, responsibility and active participation in the facility’s ongoing programs. In other words, those who were perceived to have a high-risk level for re-offending were not given this opportunity.
Looking down the line, Sheriff Dulin said the possibility of offering a job fair at the Justice Center is also being considered. He indicated that this would be away for those who may not be looking to get into the welding field to gain similar access to resources for a job they are interested in pursuing.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Starke County Commissioners Approve SCILL Draft Grant
Posted on February 27, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a contract with the SCILL Center for county support for programs.
The commissioners annually support the SCILL Center with an $80,000 amount each year for the programs offered. Commissioner Kathy Norem commented that they asked for an additional $75,166 which was not included in this agreement.
As part of the agreement, if SCILL can show an analysis of how the organization enhances economic and social conditions in Starke County, improve employment opportunities, along with enhancing locally marketable skills in the workforce, the commissioners may consider an increase in support next year.
Norem noted that these goals were discussed with SCILL Center officials in detail in previous negotiations.
The commissioners commented that they are grateful for the companies, businesses and industries that are located in Starke County and who employ many residents here, but salaries and wages just aren’t competitive. Money earned in surrounding counties appears higher and the commissioners want to be competitive in attracting workers to work locally and improve the economy in Starke County. They hope that SCILL can be instrumental in making the change, as well as officials from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
The agreement was unanimously approved by the commissioners. It will now go to SCILL Center officials for their consideration.
Members of the public encouraged economic leaders to do more to attract business and opportunities to Starke County. The commissioners commented that lengthy discussions have been held with economic leaders to help improve the forecast of employment in the county.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a contract with the SCILL Center for county support for programs.
The commissioners annually support the SCILL Center with an $80,000 amount each year for the programs offered. Commissioner Kathy Norem commented that they asked for an additional $75,166 which was not included in this agreement.
As part of the agreement, if SCILL can show an analysis of how the organization enhances economic and social conditions in Starke County, improve employment opportunities, along with enhancing locally marketable skills in the workforce, the commissioners may consider an increase in support next year.
Norem noted that these goals were discussed with SCILL Center officials in detail in previous negotiations.
The commissioners commented that they are grateful for the companies, businesses and industries that are located in Starke County and who employ many residents here, but salaries and wages just aren’t competitive. Money earned in surrounding counties appears higher and the commissioners want to be competitive in attracting workers to work locally and improve the economy in Starke County. They hope that SCILL can be instrumental in making the change, as well as officials from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
The agreement was unanimously approved by the commissioners. It will now go to SCILL Center officials for their consideration.
Members of the public encouraged economic leaders to do more to attract business and opportunities to Starke County. The commissioners commented that lengthy discussions have been held with economic leaders to help improve the forecast of employment in the county.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Drop Off Hygiene Products at the SCILL Center to Help the Kid’s Closet Ministry
Posted on October 24, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In addition to supplying Starke County’s youth with school supplies and clothing, the Kid’s Closet Ministry also provides hygiene kits for kids and teens.
To help the organization replenish their supplies, students and staff involved with the Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL) are collecting hygiene products now throughout the month of November.
Community members are invited to participate by dropping donations off at the SCILL Center located at 1300 Kloeckner Drive in Knox. Some needed items include shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes for kids and adults as well as washcloths, bars of soap, deodorant, combs and hair brushes.
SCILL Administrative Assistant and Kid’s Closet Executive Director Linda Lewandowski shared that if children are in need of a hygiene kit, that option can be selected on the organization’s intake form.
She added that if volunteers end up with a surplus of certain products, those are placed with food pantry items and distributed to individuals as needed.
If you have any questions, call the SCILL Center at 574-772-8001. You can also contact the North Judson United Methodist Church at 574-896-5927 and then select 4 to reach the Kid’s Closet Extension.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In addition to supplying Starke County’s youth with school supplies and clothing, the Kid’s Closet Ministry also provides hygiene kits for kids and teens.
To help the organization replenish their supplies, students and staff involved with the Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning (SCILL) are collecting hygiene products now throughout the month of November.
Community members are invited to participate by dropping donations off at the SCILL Center located at 1300 Kloeckner Drive in Knox. Some needed items include shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes for kids and adults as well as washcloths, bars of soap, deodorant, combs and hair brushes.
SCILL Administrative Assistant and Kid’s Closet Executive Director Linda Lewandowski shared that if children are in need of a hygiene kit, that option can be selected on the organization’s intake form.
She added that if volunteers end up with a surplus of certain products, those are placed with food pantry items and distributed to individuals as needed.
If you have any questions, call the SCILL Center at 574-772-8001. You can also contact the North Judson United Methodist Church at 574-896-5927 and then select 4 to reach the Kid’s Closet Extension.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Starke County Asset Mapping Workshop Uncovers Moments of Excellence
Posted on October 15, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
One of the final topics that local officials took a look at during last week’s asset mapping workshop were moments of excellence in Starke County’s history.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessica Craig spoke on behalf of the group who looked identified some of these important moments.
One historically significant item that was brought up was the fact that Governor Henry F. Schricker was a Starke County native. Craig also mentioned that there are a few notable festivals in the area that have been around for decades. She said those have become things that people look forward to, stay for and come into town for.
Another moment that the group highlighted was the creation of the Starke County Youth Club which has been around for 17 years. Craig noted that prior to that nothing, similar existed. She also talked about the two trails in North Judson that are a part of national trail systems.
Additionally, the introduction of the SCILL Center was noted as an important addition. Craig mentioned that the recent addition of automation classes is a way that SCILL continues to adapt to the county’s need for local workers.
The construction Starke County Justice Center was also considered as a significant moment in the county’s history. The group specifically mentioned the importance of the Therapeutic Community initiatives such as the Fostering a Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M.) gardening program.
Craig added that the county was recently awarded a broadband planning grant through OCRA which is going to allow for some major development to take place.
The purpose of this exercise was to identify how these past accomplishments were reached in order to help future progress be made. When asked to explain how these additions were made possible, Craig said it came down to three major things; volunteers, strong leadership and community buy-in.
This asset mapping workshop is just one example of how officials are preparing themselves for the Regional Stellar Process. The local Stellar Executive team is currently in the process of attending a series of other workshops offered by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
If Starke County wants to be considered for the next grant round, a letter of interest would need to be submitted next spring. More meetings that bring in the perspectives of multiple members of the community will be organized by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation in the future.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
One of the final topics that local officials took a look at during last week’s asset mapping workshop were moments of excellence in Starke County’s history.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessica Craig spoke on behalf of the group who looked identified some of these important moments.
One historically significant item that was brought up was the fact that Governor Henry F. Schricker was a Starke County native. Craig also mentioned that there are a few notable festivals in the area that have been around for decades. She said those have become things that people look forward to, stay for and come into town for.
Another moment that the group highlighted was the creation of the Starke County Youth Club which has been around for 17 years. Craig noted that prior to that nothing, similar existed. She also talked about the two trails in North Judson that are a part of national trail systems.
Additionally, the introduction of the SCILL Center was noted as an important addition. Craig mentioned that the recent addition of automation classes is a way that SCILL continues to adapt to the county’s need for local workers.
The construction Starke County Justice Center was also considered as a significant moment in the county’s history. The group specifically mentioned the importance of the Therapeutic Community initiatives such as the Fostering a Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M.) gardening program.
Craig added that the county was recently awarded a broadband planning grant through OCRA which is going to allow for some major development to take place.
The purpose of this exercise was to identify how these past accomplishments were reached in order to help future progress be made. When asked to explain how these additions were made possible, Craig said it came down to three major things; volunteers, strong leadership and community buy-in.
This asset mapping workshop is just one example of how officials are preparing themselves for the Regional Stellar Process. The local Stellar Executive team is currently in the process of attending a series of other workshops offered by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
If Starke County wants to be considered for the next grant round, a letter of interest would need to be submitted next spring. More meetings that bring in the perspectives of multiple members of the community will be organized by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation in the future.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Starke County Council Discusses Funding for SCEDF
Posted on February 21, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Funding for the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and the SCILL Center was discussed by the Starke County Council members Monday night.
Larry Wickert from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation presented the additional appropriation requests. He said the funding amounts are requested every year and the funding amount hasn’t changed. The foundation appropriation is in the amount of $180,000 while the SCILL Center would be funded at $80,000. The county normally pays the amounts in a spring installment and fall installment. Also included in the request was funding for maintenance and electric for the Hamlet firewell totaling $15,000.
A question about an upcoming contract negotiation between the county and the foundation was mentioned, but the funding amount was not modified in preliminary discussions.
The council approved the requests as presented with a unanimous vote.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Funding for the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and the SCILL Center was discussed by the Starke County Council members Monday night.
Larry Wickert from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation presented the additional appropriation requests. He said the funding amounts are requested every year and the funding amount hasn’t changed. The foundation appropriation is in the amount of $180,000 while the SCILL Center would be funded at $80,000. The county normally pays the amounts in a spring installment and fall installment. Also included in the request was funding for maintenance and electric for the Hamlet firewell totaling $15,000.
A question about an upcoming contract negotiation between the county and the foundation was mentioned, but the funding amount was not modified in preliminary discussions.
The council approved the requests as presented with a unanimous vote.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Starke County Council Discusses Additional Appropriation for SCILL Center
Posted on October 20, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members discussed an additional appropriation request made Monday night by Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver.
“It’s for $40,000 and that’s for the second half of the calendar year for the SCILL Center. It’s consistent with what’s been done in the past,” said Weaver.
The money helps keep the SCILL Center operations going at the facility located in the industrial park in Knox.
The funding request was before the Starke County Commissioners at their last meeting and discussed in several meetings before Monday’s meeting.
The council unanimously approved the request as presented.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members discussed an additional appropriation request made Monday night by Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver.
“It’s for $40,000 and that’s for the second half of the calendar year for the SCILL Center. It’s consistent with what’s been done in the past,” said Weaver.
The money helps keep the SCILL Center operations going at the facility located in the industrial park in Knox.
The funding request was before the Starke County Commissioners at their last meeting and discussed in several meetings before Monday’s meeting.
The council unanimously approved the request as presented.
Monday, July 31, 2017
SCILL Center Expects 127 Students this Fall, Plans New Welding Facility
Posted on July 31, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning is gearing up for the start of the school year. As of last Tuesday, 127 students were signed up for SCILL’s three vocational training programs.
SCILL Center Director Ron Gifford says the automation, robotics, and equipment maintenance program is starting its second year. “That started with five students, all from Knox, last year,” he told the Knox City Council last week. “This year, we are looking to go to about 17 students in one class, so we’ve tripled our enrollment in one year. Right now, Knox has 12 of those 17 and North Judson has two, but we have two other schools in Marshall County that are sending at least one student here, as well.”
Gifford also said SCILL’s automotive program remains popular, with 71 students set to take part, with 29 of those coming from Knox. Meanwhile, he said the welding program is once again at full capacity. “This year, we had 63 applications for the welding program,” Gifford said. “We can only handle 40 in the space that we’re in, and that’s assuming we get 20 in the morning and 20 in the afternoon, which is very unlikely. So we’re out of space. This is the second year in a row we’ve had to tell kids they can’t take the course.”
The welding program is currently housed at Knox Middle School, but Gifford said plans are in the works for a larger space. “It would be just north of the existing auto facility in the industrial park, not connected to it, other than a breezeway to connect the buildings,” he explained. “Because of fire codes and the like, we can’t add onto the auto facility or do anything like that.”
SCILL Center classes for the 2017-2018 school year start this Thursday.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning is gearing up for the start of the school year. As of last Tuesday, 127 students were signed up for SCILL’s three vocational training programs.
SCILL Center Director Ron Gifford says the automation, robotics, and equipment maintenance program is starting its second year. “That started with five students, all from Knox, last year,” he told the Knox City Council last week. “This year, we are looking to go to about 17 students in one class, so we’ve tripled our enrollment in one year. Right now, Knox has 12 of those 17 and North Judson has two, but we have two other schools in Marshall County that are sending at least one student here, as well.”
Gifford also said SCILL’s automotive program remains popular, with 71 students set to take part, with 29 of those coming from Knox. Meanwhile, he said the welding program is once again at full capacity. “This year, we had 63 applications for the welding program,” Gifford said. “We can only handle 40 in the space that we’re in, and that’s assuming we get 20 in the morning and 20 in the afternoon, which is very unlikely. So we’re out of space. This is the second year in a row we’ve had to tell kids they can’t take the course.”
The welding program is currently housed at Knox Middle School, but Gifford said plans are in the works for a larger space. “It would be just north of the existing auto facility in the industrial park, not connected to it, other than a breezeway to connect the buildings,” he explained. “Because of fire codes and the like, we can’t add onto the auto facility or do anything like that.”
SCILL Center classes for the 2017-2018 school year start this Thursday.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
New SCILL Program Benefits from Haas Foundation Grant
A local organization dedicated to improving the skills of the labor force in Starke County and the surrounding areas has received a bit of a boost.
Representatives from the Gene Haas Foundation appeared in Knox on Friday to present a check in the amount of $5-thousand. The funds will be used to help support the development and implementation of a training program at the SCILL Center for students and adults in automation, robotics, and equipment maintenance.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Special Projects Coordinator Ron Gifford says they were recently notified of the grant award.
“We’re excited about, not only launching the program, but what it could mean for – not only the citizens of this county – but those that adjoin us,” says Gifford. “Their folks can obtain additional training and take well paying positions within those industries. So we are excited about that program.”
The grant will be paired with other commitments, including $250-thousand from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and a $100-thosuand grant from the Indiana Department of Education. The Knox TIF Fund has also pledged $100-thousand.
The Gene Haas Foundation has been tasked with improving access to manufacturing education in the form of grants and scholarships. According to the foundation, more than 1,200 charitable donations have been made.
Jeff Holtzapple is a Vice President and General Manager for the factory outlet in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He says things have become easier when creating matches between the foundation and the organizations supporting the educational programs.
“We have a robust HTEC (Haas Educational Training Centers) program where many schools use our machines and we will get the word out that way,” says Holtzapple. “But for quite a while after the foundation started, money was just sitting there. Again, we can’t do the work for the schools and institutions and organizations, they have to do it themselves.”
Despite working as a charitable gift, there is an aspect involved that addresses what is commonly referred to as the “skills gap” in manufacturing. By training the workforce with machining and manufacturing skills, the grants look to play their part when attempting to fill projections of about 2-million jobs over the next decade.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Starke County Receives OCRA Grant for Workforce Training
Local residents will soon have access to expanded adult workforce training programs, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver says the county’s gotten $250,000 towards the cost of equipment for an automation technology and equipment maintenance program. “This is a huge step towards our program,” Weaver says. “Our total program cost of equipment is $450,000, and so, the $250,000 is a great start towards that.”
The program will be offered at the SCILL Center and will be available to people from other area counties, as well. Before applying for the grant, the SCEDF had surveyed manufacturers in Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, and LaPorte counties to figure out what skills were needed most. According to Weaver, the local industries were most in need of people to take care of the latest automation and robotics equipment and who have hands-on experience working with it. He says the new program will give workers those skills, “It’s hands-on training, so that when this adult worker, whether they’re unemployed or they’re underemployed or they’re currently employed, whatever, they can go through this training, and they will be able to, after the training, go into the plant and actually repair automated equipment, industrial equipment of all types. So, they will have some book learning, but mostly it’s hands-on.”
Weaver says they’re already in the process of organizing the program. “We expect to have this program up and going this next summer,” Weaver says. “We know we’ve got the money now to get that equipment. We’ve been working locally with Alex Weisheit of our board and putting this program together. We’re working with Ivy Tech to provide instruction.”
Starke County was one of the eight that received the grants through OCRA’s Workforce Development Program, which is funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Register Now for Computer Classes Offered by the SCILL Center
By: Anita Goodan, WKVI
Published: March 4th, 2014
The SCILL Center is offering computer classes.
The first class will be on Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. CT at the Starke County Economic Development Foundation in Knox. This will be an introductory class where students will learn computer software; terminology; using the mouse; selecting, inserting, deleting, saving, opening, and printing documents; creating folders, movement between windows, customizing a desktop and more.
Other classes will be offered, including an Intro to Word Class on Wednesday, April 16; Intro to Excel on Monday, May 5; Advanced Excel on Tuesday, June 10; and Publisher/PowerPoint on Wednesday, June 25.
To register, contact the SCILL Center at (574) 772-8001 or the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox at (574) 772-7323.
Published: March 4th, 2014
The SCILL Center is offering computer classes.
The first class will be on Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. CT at the Starke County Economic Development Foundation in Knox. This will be an introductory class where students will learn computer software; terminology; using the mouse; selecting, inserting, deleting, saving, opening, and printing documents; creating folders, movement between windows, customizing a desktop and more.
Other classes will be offered, including an Intro to Word Class on Wednesday, April 16; Intro to Excel on Monday, May 5; Advanced Excel on Tuesday, June 10; and Publisher/PowerPoint on Wednesday, June 25.
To register, contact the SCILL Center at (574) 772-8001 or the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox at (574) 772-7323.
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