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Employment

Programs

Bartholomew County Works

Helps individuals manage barriers, through trainings and individual case management that may be preventing successful employment.

Location

Yes Cinema

Address

222 4th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 379-1630

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Eligibility

Bartholomew County resident 18 years and older

Intake Procedure

Call or email (bcworkscoach@gmail.com) for an appointment

What To Bring

Photo ID

Fees

Additional Languages

Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center

812-379-1630

1039 Sycamore Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Employee Development

The Sans Souci Employee Development program is our most impactful program. Through this program, we have a two-step process to help our employees build a strong foundation by removing employment barriers and then build our employees by growing skillsets and providing opportunities for growth.

Location

Sans Souci

Address

1526 13th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 372-3419

Hours

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Sat 10am-4pm

Eligibility

Anyone age 15 or older

Intake Procedure

To apply for employment at Sans Souci, please fill out an application in store or call for more info

What To Bring

Fees

Additional Languages

Sans Souci

812-372-3419

1526 13th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

REACHability by REACH Columbus, Inc.

REACHability provides hands-on training for employment and/or volunteer opportunities for adults with disabilities. We offer an individualized approach to pre-employment training in both group and individual settings.
-Individualized interest discovery/create goals
-Interpersonal interaction skills (interview coaching, coworker skills)
-Public transportation navigation
-Job seeking assistance
-Job trials/shadowing
-Employer networking
-Ongoing support

Location

Address

2529 Sandcrest Blvd

Columbus

IN

47203

Phone Number

(812) 350-3585

Hours

Eligibility

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Intake Procedure

Call or email kris@reachcolumbus.net for more information

What To Bring

Fees

Additional Languages

REACH Columbus, Inc.

812-371-0385

3528 W Two Mile House Road

Columbus

IN

47201

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connects individuals with barriers to jobs – at Goodwill and with many other companies as well. Services are geared toward individuals with disabilities, individuals who lack a high school diploma, individuals with a criminal background and job-seekers age 55+.

Location

Address

Phone Number

(317) 524-4360

Hours

Eligibility

Age 55 or older, unemployed, and meet income requirement of no more than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

Intake Procedure

To apply, visit https://www.goodwillindy.org/scsep-apply/ or get in touch by phone to arrange an appointment for additional details and to explore current placement opportunities available in Bartholomew County.

What To Bring

Fees

Additional Languages

Goodwill Industries

317-524-4313

1635 W. Michigan Street

Indianapolis

IN

46222

Steel-toe Shoes/Boots

Sans Souci is fortunate to have community partners that donate their gently-used steel-toed boots to our organization. If a community member comes into the store and needs a pair of steel-toe boots in order to start a job then they can receive a pair free of charge.  

Location

Sans Souci

Address

1526 13th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 372-3419 Option 1

Hours

Intake Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Spanish assistance available Mon-Fri 10am-1pm

Eligibility

Bartholomew County residents; have not received assistance in the last year; need boots to start a job

Intake Procedure

Call

What To Bring

Letter from employer

Fees

Additional Languages

Sans Souci

812-372-3419

1526 13th Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)

Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment. Vocational Rehabilitation services are offered locally in 25 Area Offices throughout Indiana and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors provide services in each county. Eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation is not based on income or financial resources.

Location

Address

1248 Washington Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 376-9935

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Eligibility

Have a physical or mental impairment that results in a substantial impediment to employment

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment

What To Bring

Fees

Additional Languages

Family and Social Services Administration

800-403-0864

2330 Poshard Drive

Columbus

IN

47203

WorkOne - Columbus

Our mission is to help Hoosiers in Southeast Indiana find and grow in careers that are productive and fulfilling as well as to help employers find the qualified personnel they need to be successful. The Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board has undertaken several initiatives that work in concert with WorkOne, including other private, state, and federal programs, in order to create educational opportunities and technical skills training for local residents.

Location

Address

1531 13th Street, Ste. 750

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 376-3351

Hours

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8am-4:30pm
Thurs 10am-4:30pm

Eligibility

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment; access to email for some services

What To Bring

Photo ID

Fees

Additional Languages

WorkOne - Columbus

812-376-3351

1531 13th Street, Ste 750

Columbus

IN

47201

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