What We Do

Our mission is to provide ACCESS TO and SUPPORT FOR Post Secondary Education, Business Training, and Workforce Development. How do we do that?

Post Secondary Education – Whether you are just beginning to explore going to college as an adult, or you just need a couple of questions answered, we can help. We can assist with:

• Researching college degrees and programs
• Reviewing and refreshing study skills
• Connecting with Enrollment and Financial Aid professionals
• Connecting with local university programs, including classes in Danville, Plainfield, Avon, and Brownsburg
• Supporting online classes – including the availability of a computer lab, videoconference equipment, and limited test proctoring services
• Providing support for graduate degree programs
• One-on-One assistance through the It’s Not Too Late program, including:
  • Researching career goals and opportunities
  • Setting goals and meeting them
  • Helping you overcome hurdles or get answers to questions from campuses
  • Connecting you to other area resources and community organizations

Business Training - Maybe college isn’t in the plans right now, but building up your business skills is. We can help here, too! HCN offers:

• Business skill workshops on topics like HR and Marketing

• Breakfast Academy programs
• Professional Development Certifications
• Computer Classes - from the very beginner to very advanced
• Foreign Language Classes such as Spanish for Health Care and Spanish for Construction
• Connections with Indiana Small Business Development Center and other resources for business owners and entrepreneurs
• Online training courses
• Grant Writing training
• Special events such as Career Fairs, Entrepreneurship Expo, and more

Workforce Development - By creating a better educated workforce and providing a base of knowledge from which businesses can draw, HCN helps contribute to the vitality of the business community. For current and new businesses and corporations, we can provide:

• Onsite training opportunities, including the availability of a mobile computer training lab and a computer training room.
• Connections to university professionals, resources, and traning departments
• Connections to professional development organizations
• Connections to Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership and other economic development resources
• Internship and job shadowing resources
• Videoconferencing equipment and resources
• Assistance with training RFP's and proposal management
• Grant project management

Other Resources - Let us know how we can help you succeed in meeting you educational goals. We are here to help Hendricks County LEARN and GROW!