Creating Regional Strength: The Don Wood Foundation’s Role in Fort Wayne’s Economy
11.18.2025
The Don Wood Foundation is transforming Northeast Indiana’s economy by uniting education, industry and community to build a skilled workforce and drive regional prosperity.
With support from the Questa Education Foundation, Zander Huss overcame financial barriers to pursue mechanical engineering at Trine University, emerging as a driven student-athlete committed to giving back to Northeast Indiana.
12 Regional Groups to be Awarded $1.2 Million for New Statewide Career Apprenticeship Initiative
10.30.2025
12 regional organizations across Indiana have been awarded $1.2 million in grants to launch the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP), a statewide initiative preparing students for high-demand careers through paid, year-round apprenticeships starting in 2026.
No More Meetings for the Sake of Meeting: Moving Workforce Development from Talk to Action
10.21.2025
After years of meaningful conversations about workforce challenges, Ascend President and CEO Brad Rhorer has noticed a pattern: we talk about the problems more than we move through them.
5 Things We’re Hearing from Educators and Employers About Work-Based Learning
09.29.2025
Work-based learning is gaining momentum as educators innovate beyond traditional internships, employers embrace youth talent pipelines and stakeholders push for scalable, well-funded, and standardized approaches that expand access for all students.
Small Team, Big Impact: How DANNAR Empowers Interns
09.29.2025
DANNAR’s collaboration with work-based learning programs equips high school students with real-world experience in advanced manufacturing, building essential skills and strengthening ties between education and industry.
