Washington, D.C. -  Today, Congressmen Joe Donnelly and Mark Souder announced further details of the worker transition workshops they are organizing in Elkhart and Wakarusa for displaced workers and those who will be affected when Monaco Coach closes three of its plants in September.

“Congressman Souder and I are encouraged, but not surprised, by the number of positive responses we’ve received from the area organizations we’ve asked to participate in the workshops,” Donnelly said. “Their eagerness to participate just shows that Hoosiers are quick to lend a hand to their neighbors when times are tough. I am hopeful that all who attend will be helped in some way.”

“Until workers find new jobs, families throughout Elkhart County need to know what services are available to help them through a tough time,” Souder said.  “With these workshops, Joe and I are providing unemployed Hoosiers with one stop where they can go to find out what community and government assistance is available.”

The first workshop will take place at the Elkhart Career Center on behalf of Elkhart Community Schools located at 2424 California Road in Elkhart in A111 (Large Group Room) and A128 (Blue Room) on August 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The second workshop will take place at Wakarusa Missionary Church located at 202 West Waterford Street in Wakarusa in the main foyer on August 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Some of the organizations that have already agreed to be involved include: WorkOne, Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, Small Business Development Center, Real Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ivy Tech, Elkhart Community Schools, Goshen Housing Authority and United Way.

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