Area 18 CTE Cooperative
Area 18 is Indiana’s largest CTE cooperative, serving high schools across Adams, Blackford, Jay, and Wells counties. Together, we offer 294 career-related class sessions, providing students opportunities to earn college credits and industry certifications. Contact us.
K–12 Public School CTE Leaders
Adams County
- Adams Central Community Schools
Monroe, IN
accs.k12.in.us - North Adams Community Schools
Decatur, IN
nadams.k12.in.us - South Adams Schools
Berne, IN
southadams.k12.in.us
Blackford County
- Blackford County Schools
Hartford City, IN
bcs.k12.in.us
Jay County
- Jay School Corporation
Portland, IN
jayschoolcorp.org
Wells County
- Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District
Bluffton, IN
bhmsd.org - Northern Wells Community Schools
Ossian, IN
nwcs.k12.in.us - Southern Wells Community Schools
Poneto, IN
swraiders.com
Economic Development Contacts
Adams County
- Adams County Economic Development
313 W Jefferson St, Ste 120
Decatur, IN 46733
260-724-2488
adamscountyedc.com
Jay County
- Jay County Development Corporation
118 S Meridian St, Ste B
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9311
jaycountydevelopment.org
Blackford County
- Blackford County Economic Development
121 N High St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-4944
blackfordindiana.com
Wells County
- Wells County Economic Development
128 E. Market St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 273-2230
wellsedc.com
Chambers of Commerce by County
Adams County
- Decatur Chamber of Commerce
125 E. Monroe St.
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2604
decaturchamber.org
- Berne Chamber of Commerce
205 E. Main St.
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-8080
bernein.com
Blackford County
- Hartford City Chamber of Commerce
121 N. High St.,
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-0412
hartfordcity.net
- Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
300 S. Main St.
Montpelier, IN 47359
(765) 728-2390
montpelierindiana.com
Jay County
- Jay County Chamber of Commerce
118 S. Meridian St.,
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-4481
jaycountychamber.com
Wells County
- Wells County Chamber of Commerce
211 Water St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0510
wellscoc.com
WorkOne Centers
It’s recommended to call ahead to confirm services and hours, as some locations may operate by appointment or have specific outreach schedules.
Adams County
- WorkOne Decatur
1109 Dayton St., Room 6
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-4963
Jay County
- WorkOne at John Jay Center
101 S Meridian St, Suite 2112
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 729-5525
Blackford County
- WorkOne Express
1301 N High St,
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-3040
Wells County
- WorkOne Bluffton
360 N Main St, Suite B
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0855
Major Hospitals
Adams County
- Adams Memorial Hospital
1100 Mercer Ave
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2145
adamshealthnetwork.org
Jay County
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IU Health Jay Hospital
500 W Votaw St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-7131
iuhealth.org/jay
Blackford County
- IU Health Blackford Hospital
410 Pilgrim Blvd
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-0300
iuhealth.org/blackford
Wells County
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Bluffton Regional Medical Center
303 S Main St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3210
blufftonregional.com
Bureau of motor vehicles
For more information about BMV services and hours, visit the Indiana BMV website.
Adams County
- WorkOne Decatur
1109 Dayton St., Room 6
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-4963
Jay County
- WorkOne at John Jay Center
101 S Meridian St, Suite 2112
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 729-5525
Blackford County
- WorkOne Express
1301 N High St,
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-3040
Wells County
- WorkOne Bluffton
360 N Main St, Suite B
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0855
community services
- Community and Family Services, Inc.
Provides energy assistance, Section 8 housing, WIC, and family development programs.
1015 W. Washington St., Hartford City, IN 47348
(260) 726-9318
communityandfamilyservices.org
- Adams County Resource Directory
Comprehensive listing of local services
co.adams.in.us/resourcedirectory
- United Way of Adams County
Offers referrals to local nonprofits and assistance programs.
218 E Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-2056
unitedwayofadamscounty.com
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Adams County Division of Family Resources
Assists with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other benefits.
1145 Bollman St, Decatur, IN 46733
(800) 403-0864
indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org
- Community and Family Services, Inc.
Offers food pantry, thrift store, energy assistance, and Section 8 housing.
1015 W. Washington St., Hartford City, IN 47348
(260) 726-9318
communityandfamilyservices.org
- Blackford County Resource Directory
Comprehensive listing of local services
blackfordcounty.com/community-directory
- Blackford County Division of Family Resources
Provides assistance with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and more.
2005 N. Walnut St., Hartford City, IN 47348
(800) 403-0864
hartfordcity.net/family-services
- Second Harvest Food Bank
Food pantries and meal services for east central Indiana.
curehunger.org
- Community and Family Services, Inc.
Provides WIC, housing assistance, food support, and more.
1015 W. Washington St., Hartford City, IN 47348
(260) 726-9318
communityandfamilyservices.org
- Jay County Division of Family Resources
Assists with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other benefits.
1314 N. Meridian St., Ste 100
Portland, IN 47371
(800) 403-0864
www.in.gov/fssa/dfr
- Jay County Department of Child Services
Provides child protection and family support services.
314 N. Meridian St., Ste 100
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 234-2577
www.in.gov/dcs
- Community and Family Services, Inc.
Offers energy assistance, housing support, and family development programs.
1169 N. Main St., Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 726-9318
communityandfamilyservices.org
- Wells County Public Library – Community Resources
Searchable guide with over 600 federal, state, and nonprofit support opportunities.
wellscolibrary.org
- Wells County Division of Family Resources
Assists with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other benefits.
221 W. Market St., Bluffton, IN 46714
(800) 403-0864
indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org
- Welss County Department of Child Services
Provides child protection and family support services.
221 W. Market St., Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3530
www.in.gov/dcs