Indy Chamber launches new program to recruit more minorities to the workforce. The program is offering free business consulting to 19 businesses.
INDIANAPOLIS — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indiana has an unemployment rate of 3%. That's .7% lower than the national average. Because of that, employers are having a hard time filling open positions. Now, the"Indy Chamber" is working with businesses to help attract more employees, specifically those considered to be minorities. The program is offering free business consulting to 19 businesses.
"Plate it up catering is several things under one umbrella. We cater, I am a SERV safe proctor, I am an educator and I have a few culinary workshops," Grady said."It's been really challenging,” Grady said. “I tried to reach back to the community like second helpings and they kind of were going through a different change in their programing, so I haven't been able to pull from them like I use to.
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