Darren Peoples

EmployIndy

EmployIndy, the Workforce Investment Board for Marion County, Indiana, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and operator of the one-stop system in Marion County. Since 1983, EmployIndy has administered hundreds of millions of dollars in federal, state, local, and private funds to support workforce development initiatives for diverse populations. Securing over 20 government and private grants in recent years to augment its one-stop services, EmployIndy has an annual budget of more than $17 million. It successfully provides fiscal management, monitoring, data collection, and reporting for all funding sources; oversees contracts with more than 30 providers who deliver services to approximately 550 businesses and 2,500 people annually; and assists more than 40,000 Indianapolis residents each year through its network of one-stop centers and special initiatives. EmployIndy continues to lead the Indianapolis region with its ability to develop project-specific partnerships as new opportunities arise, which has created a more skilled workforce and helped structurally transform the regional economy. EmployIndy's emphasis on partnership has led to sustained success in securing public and private program awards and the ability to leverage individual programs toward a continuously improving strategic whole. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program