Workers who have experienced a company layoff may be able to receive free training and benefits through federal funds.

The funds are available for qualifying workers through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

TAA case managers can meet with workers to determine eligibility, and if found eligible, they could begin training to earn a post-secondary credential, associate degree or higher at no cost to the worker.

Open houses will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday, Sep. 13 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. (ET):  Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St., Nappanee, IN 46550; Meeting Room 1

Thursday, Sep. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ET): St. Joseph County Public Library – Centre Branch, 1150 E. Kern Road, South Bend, IN 46614; Alligator Room

Saturday, Sep. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET): Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. 2nd St., Elkhart, IN 46516; Orange/Gray Room