For Immediate Release
April 8, 2026
Invest Hamilton County Launches “Rise and Reskill” Workforce Program for Individuals in Recovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – Invest Hamilton County (IHC), with support from the Hamilton County Commissioners, is launching Rise and Reskill, a new workforce training program designed to help individuals in recovery gain and retain meaningful employment. The program operates under IHC’s InvestOnward initiative, which supports justice-involved and recovery populations through career development, skills training, and wraparound services. Research shows steady employment can reduce recidivism rates from 52% to below 20%, underscoring the critical connection between career stability and long-term recovery outcomes.
The Rise and Reskill curriculum was developed and is led by Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County, with referral partnerships through Aspire Indiana Health, Bridges of Hope, and Hamilton County Community Corrections. Offered monthly at Ivy Tech, the program provides 8 hours of classroom instruction and guides participants from recovery support services into structured career training. Candidates are referred through a recovery house or other partner organization and will leave the program with a work-ready resume, tools to assist in finding employment, and access to wraparound services that support long-term success.
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