News release from the Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board:
Regional Workforce Investment Board hires director of communications
(September 5, 2013) – Rick Farrant, an award-winning editor, writer and marketing professional, has joined the Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board as director of communications.
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Farrant was most recently a writer for Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly.
He also worked as an editor and writer for such publications as The Denver Post, Time magazine and the Journal Gazette; is the author of a best-selling book published by HarperCollins; was the director of marketing and communications for United Way of Allen County; and has experience in marketing and fundraising strategic planning.
At the nonprofit workforce investment board, Farrant will be responsible for all aspects of internal and external communications, branding, and general corporate and community outreach efforts.
“The Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board is thrilled to have someone of Rick’s caliber join our team,” said President and CEO Kathleen Randolph. “He brings both expertise developed through years of experience and a sincere passion for helping individuals and businesses realize their full potential to advance our region toward economic prosperity.”
Said Farrant: “I am looking forward to being part of the effort to further strengthen workforce development in the region and position northeast Indiana as a leader in building 21st-century skills.”
About the Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board
The Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board provides public and private financial and employment resources to businesses and individuals for education and skills training to meet the needs of regional industries. The board sets policy for how public and private funds are utilized to support talent development. It also operates and staffs the 11 county-based WorkOne career centers in the region. Individuals and companies may access resources and services by visiting or calling WorkOne in their county.