What Region 4 Workforce Board does

Region 4 Workforce Board is a private non-profit organization (legally Tecumseh Area Partnership, d.b.a. Region 4 Workforce Board) designated by the State of Indiana as the grant recipient and fiscal agent for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds serving twelve counties in West Central Indiana — Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Miami, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, and White. Established on July 1, 2011, the board provides planning, policy development, and oversight of workforce development programs, and convenes a partner ecosystem that includes JobWorks (which also serves as the region's One Stop Operator), Ivy Tech Community College, the Department of Workforce Development, Goodwill Industries, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services, the Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club, and twelve regional chambers of commerce.

The organization's product portfolio is built around federal and state workforce programs rather than proprietary technology. Core offerings include WIOA-funded employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; the WorkKeys assessment system for job profiling and candidate screening; Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), a national workforce preparation program operating in 14 regional high schools; the #iWork program providing classroom training and paid internship placement for out-of-school young adults ages 16–24; On-the-Job Training wage reimbursement (up to 50% of new-hire wages for six months); Employer Training Grants; Work Opportunity Tax Credit administration; the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP); VetWorks veteran services; and a $1.2 million Career Coaching Grant program for K-12 students. Service delivery occurs through two WorkOne Regional Assessment Centers for Hiring (REACH) in Lafayette and Kokomo, supplemented by the state-operated Indiana Career Connect online job-matching platform. No proprietary technology systems are described; the technology stack relies on standard employment services tools.

The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. Region 4 Workforce Board receives WIOA formula funding through the U.S. Department of Labor and State of Indiana, supplemented by competitive state grants (including the 2026 Career Coaching Grant and the 2021 $40 million U.S. DOL award). All services — job seeker support, employer hiring assistance, training, career coaching, and assessment — are provided at no cost to participants and employers. The board does not earn subscription, transactional, or fee-based revenue, and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The executive team is led by Executive Director Mellisa Leaming, with Terri Simons as Chief Operations Officer, Blake Sempsrott as Financial Controller, Brian Grimes as Regional Business Services Director, and Tina Overley-Hilt as Executive Assistant/Financial Assistant.

Name

Region 4 Workforce Board

Legal name

Tecumseh Area Partnership

Website

https://region4workforceboard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Region 4 Workforce Board is a non-profit workforce development organization designated by the State of Indiana as the WIOA grant recipient and fiscal agent for twelve counties in West Central Indiana, delivering job seeker, employer, and youth career programs through two WorkOne REACH centers and a broad partner ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment training programs
• Job seeker assistance
• Employer hiring services
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and WIOA Funding: Region 4 Workforce Board is the grant recipient and fiscal agent for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds that provide workforce development services. Funding comes from federal sources through the U.S. Department of Labor and is distributed to states via formula grants. Additional grant funding includes the $1.2 million Career Coaching Grant awarded in 2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Region 4 Workforce Board serves as the designated grant recipient and fiscal agent for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds in West Central Indiana, coordinating workforce development services across twelve counties. The organization delivers job seeker services (career counseling, skills assessment, training), employer services (WorkKeys profiling, job postings, on-the-job training reimbursement, tax credits), and youth programs (JAG, #iWork, VetWorks) through WorkOne American Job Centers in Lafayette and Kokomo.

Product overview

Region 4 Workforce Board offers a comprehensive portfolio of workforce development programs and services targeting employers and job seekers in West Central Indiana. The core offerings include WIOA coordination, WorkKeys assessment services, and Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) for students. For young adults, #i Work provides training and internship placement. For employers, services include WorkOne REACH Centers for hiring, On-the-Job Training wage reimbursement, Employer Training Grants, and Work Opportunity Tax Credit assistance. The organization also administers Career Coaching Grants and the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP). The portfolio operates through WorkOne American Job Center locations in Lafayette and Kokomo, serving 12 counties in Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Federal workforce development program bringing together employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth, along with adult education and vocational rehabilitation services.
• WorkKeys Assessment Services Job profiling and skills assessment service for Indiana businesses that identifies required skills for positions, tests and screens potential employees, and aligns candidate skills with job requirements.
• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) National workforce preparation program for high school students who have experienced challenging life experiences, providing mentoring, career advancement opportunities, and post-graduation support. Region 4 oversees 5 JAG programs across 14 high schools.
• #iWork Program Training program for out-of-school young adults ages 16-24 providing 40 hours of classroom instruction over two weeks covering career planning, resume writing, interview skills, and job search techniques, followed by paid internship placement at $10-15/hour.
• WorkOne REACH Centers Regional Assessment Centers for Hiring with offices in Lafayette and Kokomo providing workforce services to employers including enhanced screening and assessment through business employment specialists and regional business consultants.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) Reimbursement Wage reimbursement program for employers hiring new team members, providing up to 50% reimbursement of new hire wages for up to 6 months for positions paying at least $13.50/hour.
• Employer Training Grant State of Indiana program reimbursing employers up to $5,000 per employee trained, hired, and retained for six months, up to $50,000 per employer, for in-demand positions within six priority sectors.
• Indiana Career Connect State of Indiana's free service to match qualified applicants to employers, providing access to a database of job seekers, job posting capabilities, and customized candidate searches.
• Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP) Apprenticeship pathway program preparing Hoosiers for in-demand careers by recruiting high school students for apprenticeships split between workplace and classroom, with at least 50% time on the job.
• VetWorks Workforce program for veterans providing job search training, resume building, and employment assistance through the Lafayette WorkOne office.
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Assistance Federal tax credit program assistance for employers encouraging hiring of job seekers who have difficulty finding employment, with credits ranging from $1,200 to $9,600 per employee depending on target group.

Quantifiable outcome

• JAG program achieved 96.6% graduation rate in 2024, exceeding the state average of 90.2%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• JobWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA partner providing workforce employment and training services. JobWorks also serves as One Stop Operator for the region.
• Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing employment services and administering workforce development programs in Indiana.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing vocational training, adult education, and career pathways for workforce development.
• Lafayette Adult Resource Academy (LARA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA partner providing adult education and literacy programs.
• Division of Disability and Rehabilitative ServicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
• Proteus, IncsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA partner providing employment and training services.
• Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action ProgramssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA partner providing community services and support for vulnerable populations.
• Goodwill IndustriessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA partner providing employment services and job training.
• Greater Lafayette CommercesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner and chamber of commerce representing the Greater Lafayette area.
• WorkOne West Central IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American Job Center network serving West Central Indiana, providing comprehensive workforce services to job seekers and employers.
• Greater Lafayette Career AcademysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education partner for youth workforce development.
• Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club of Tippecanoe CountysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth service organization partner serving on Youth Committee and One Stop Operator Oversight.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Indiana Department of Workforce Development: State-level agency that administers WIOA funds and oversees all regional workforce boards in Indiana, including Region 4. Direct governance and funding counterpart.
• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) National: National organization that licenses and supports the JAG program model Region 4 delivers in 14 high schools. Sets program standards, training, and state-affiliate coordination.

Direct peers

• JobWorks: WIOA partner and One-Stop Operator for Region 4, delivering employment and training services under contract. Operates similar job-seeker placement and employer services model in multiple Indiana regions.
• Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Indiana: WIOA partner providing employment services and job training across Indiana. Operates comparable workforce development programs including job placement, skills training, and employer connections.
• WorkOne West Central Indiana: The American Job Center network that delivers WIOA services in Region 4, co-located with the Board's two REACH centers. Effectively the service-delivery arm through which Board programs reach job seekers.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Educational partner providing vocational training, adult education, and career pathways in the same 12-county region. Operates WIOA-eligible training programs that compete and complement the Board's offerings.
• Proteus, Inc. WIOA partner providing employment and training services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Indiana. Overlaps with Region 4 on workforce placement and training delivery models.
• Workforce Development Board of East Central Indiana: Another Indiana WIOA regional workforce board operating under the same state governance structure. Comparable scale, programs, and revenue model, with potential learnings for Region 4.

Regional players

• EmployIndy: Workforce development board for Indianapolis (Region 12). Same WIOA-funded regional board structure with employer-focused workforce services, but serving Marion County rather than West Central Indiana.

Emerging players

• Indiana Career Connect: State of Indiana's free online job-matching platform that Region 4 promotes to employers and job seekers. Represents the digital alternative to traditional in-person workforce services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecumseh-area-partnership-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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