Program Type
Work-based learning programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Indianapolis Urban League’s (IUL) Training Works Program
provides short-term training and supportive services needed to further develop employability and
job training skills in high-demand industry sectors. IUL Training Works also assists individuals
with successfully transitioning from assistance, incarceration, unemployment or
underemployment to self-sufficiency.
Success Metrics: The Indianapolis Urban League is contracted to enroll 100 students into the
IUL Training Works Program. Since its 2017 implementation, the IUL Training Works Program
has successfully met and exceeded its performance goals. Program success is also determined
by the number of participant enrollments, number of participants completing a work readiness
program, number of participants completing a short-term training program, number of participants
earning a short-term industry recognized training credential, number of participants successfully
completing an externship, number of participants securing employment, and number of
participants retaining employment 30 and 60 days.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
126
Black or African Americans Annually Served
99%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
0%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $110,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $90,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Indianapolis Urban League
Website: https://www.indplsul.org/
Respondents Name: Kimberly Simmons
Email: ksimmons@indplsul.org