Indiana expands unemployment
INDIANAPOLIS — The state will provide computers and training to libraries, churches and community organizations to help the unemployed apply for benefits.
State officials said it could help reduce long lines at unemployment offices and cut down on the number of mistakes by people applying online.
“We’re going work with all the faith-based and community-based organizations that would like to, and the local libraries, to provide unemployment filing training so that they know the basics of what the filing process looks like,” said Workforce Development Commissioner Teresa Voors.
Indiana residents must apply online to get up to $390 a week. Many people apply at home or at libraries using Internet-accessible computers, and those who need extra help can go to a local unemployment office for assistance filling out the online application.
The state hopes that training more volunteers at churches and libraries — and loaning 200 surplus state computers to community groups — will give unemployed workers more convenient options.
