River Valley Resources

Community Organizations & Public Service Initiatives, Training & Certification Programs

River Valley Resources (RVR) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1990 to help low-income and disadvantaged Hoosiers obtain and maintain gainful employment. They have offices in New Albany, IN and others throughout the state. Since its inception, RVR has managed over $250 million in federal, state, and local workforce development related grants and contracts. RVR is currently responsible for administering more than 1.8 million in federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds in Indiana.

Services include:
– comprehensive case management
– job readiness and life skills management
– work experience and job placement
– job coaching and retention services.

RVR is also a Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) voucher agent in 12 counties. RVR programs and services have positively impacted the lives of more than 115,000 dislocated workers, disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, and ex-offenders.

For more information, contact (812) 701-0658 or kmccollum@rivervalleyresources.com.

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