The North Vernon Education & Training Center is facing another possible vacancy after WorkOne officials informed the city that they will be unable to afford the current lease. Kurt Kegerreis, WorkOne spokesman, talked to the city council Monday night about how his organization is funded.
Kegerreis says that funding for the 10-county region, which includes Jennings, Jackson, Bartholomew and Decatur, has been cut.
Kegerreis says that WorkOne’s financial situation isn’t expected to improve anytime soon.
Kegerreis explains that WorkOne’s financial situation is due to the fact that funding is directly tied to the unemployment rate…
Kegerreis says that WorkOne would like to stay at the ETC, but they would need the city’s help to make that happen. Regardless, he stressed that WorkOne would strive to keep some kind of presence in Jennings County. Clerk-Treasurer Shawn Gerkin says that WorkOne currently pays the city $1,788 per month for the use of five offices and a conference room at the ETC. The agreement with the city allows WorkOne to terminate the lease with 60 days written notice. That notice was given to city officials earlier this month.
Council members agreed to take the matter under advisement. No action was taken.