Indianapolis, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has recently awarded Fort Wayne’s Logikos Inc. a $135,998 Incumbent Worker Training grant to upgrade the skills of 42 employees, Gov. Joe Kernan announced today.
Celebrating more than 25 years in the information technology industry, Logikos develops custom software that integrates the latest software and communication technologies into embedded, desktop and mobile products. The Allen County company’s clients include Motorola, International, General Dynamics and other Fortune 500 companies.
“Through a variety of recent efforts, the state has targeted the information technology industry as one of four lead industries that we want to see grow. This strategy will further diversify and strengthen our economy,” said Kernan. “I am pleased that Logikos has partnered with DWD in order to maintain and upgrade the skills of its workforce.”
In the information technology industry, it is imperative that companies stay current with the latest technologies to maintain and grow business. More importantly, industry recognized credentials help secure business with existing and new clients by providing documentation of each employee’s qualifications. The grant, which is leveraged by a $142,886 match by the company, will assist Logikos in providing various types of training to its employees over the next two years. These programs will result in credentials such as Microsoft certified application developer (MCAD), Microsoft certified solution developer (MCSD), certified software tester (CSTE) and Palm operating system certified developer (POSCD).
All Indiana businesses are eligible to apply for Incumbent Worker Training grants. The grants are designed to create a world-class workforce in Indiana, through continuous improvement to the skill levels of Hoosier workers.
Through its various programs and initiatives, the DWD is charged with continually improving the Hoosier workforce by assisting companies to create new jobs and improve employee skills. The agency offers a variety of training and educational grants, partners with the state’s 27 WorkOne Centers, administers the unemployment insurance system, provides labor market information, assists employers with preparing workers for layoffs and closures and operates a statewide job placement service.
Celebrating more than 25 years in the information technology industry, Logikos develops custom software that integrates the latest software and communication technologies into embedded, desktop and mobile products. The Allen County company’s clients include Motorola, International, General Dynamics and other Fortune 500 companies.
“Through a variety of recent efforts, the state has targeted the information technology industry as one of four lead industries that we want to see grow. This strategy will further diversify and strengthen our economy,” said Kernan. “I am pleased that Logikos has partnered with DWD in order to maintain and upgrade the skills of its workforce.”
In the information technology industry, it is imperative that companies stay current with the latest technologies to maintain and grow business. More importantly, industry recognized credentials help secure business with existing and new clients by providing documentation of each employee’s qualifications. The grant, which is leveraged by a $142,886 match by the company, will assist Logikos in providing various types of training to its employees over the next two years. These programs will result in credentials such as Microsoft certified application developer (MCAD), Microsoft certified solution developer (MCSD), certified software tester (CSTE) and Palm operating system certified developer (POSCD).
All Indiana businesses are eligible to apply for Incumbent Worker Training grants. The grants are designed to create a world-class workforce in Indiana, through continuous improvement to the skill levels of Hoosier workers.
Through its various programs and initiatives, the DWD is charged with continually improving the Hoosier workforce by assisting companies to create new jobs and improve employee skills. The agency offers a variety of training and educational grants, partners with the state’s 27 WorkOne Centers, administers the unemployment insurance system, provides labor market information, assists employers with preparing workers for layoffs and closures and operates a statewide job placement service.