As 2024 comes to an end, take a look at employment opportunities from around the country. We’ll be back in 2025 to share more workforce finds.

From Indiana: Northwest Indiana Business Magazine reports the “Uthiverse” has opened in Gary with a mission to help youth learn about entrepreneurship and start businesses.
From Louisiana: Entergy announces it’s partnered with the Urban League of Louisiana to help underrepresented job seekers prepare for opportunities in the clean energy sector.
From Maryland: MSN reports the launch of a $24 million federal initiative that will prepare residents for transportation and construction careers.
From Massachusetts: Patch reports a half-million dollar grant will provide training and job placement services to 100 Salem and regional residents – who are currently unemployed or underemployed.
From Oregon: Oregon State University announces it has received grants of more than $3 million to help people from underserved communities gain employment in health care, manufacturing, and technology support.
Did you miss our previous Opportunity Near You and Back to Work stories from around the country? Catch up here.