FORT WAYNE, IN – All 11 WorkOne Northeast career centers are scheduled to open to walk in customers starting the week of July 6.

Northeast Indiana Works made that announcement Tuesday. Since June 8, the centers have been open to the public only by appointment. That option will still be available.

Staff at the centers are practicing extensive safety precautions and encouraging customers to also follow certain safety procedures. Staff members wear masks and face shields; adhere to social distancing; regularly wash and sanitize their hands; cover their mouths when coughing and sneezing, and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.

Customers are asked to wear masks, if they have them. They are also encouraged to adhere to a social distancing protocol and practice hygiene measures once inside a center.

Because of the safety precautions, walk in customer capacity will be limited.

Hours and days of operation at the centers can be found on Northeast Indiana Works' website.

People must continue to file for unemployment benefits online.