IU, Purdue to automatically enroll students who meet new high school diploma rule
Indiana’s state college and university systems have agreed to automatically admit high school students who complete one of the state’s new diploma paths.
The Power of Predictive Analytics and Partnerships
According to LightCast, Indiana had nearly 750,000 unique job postings in 2024, with almost 25% falling in the advanced industries’ economy.
Ascend Indiana unveils inaugural Workforce Council members
Ascend Indiana has announced the founding members of its Workforce Council.
Ascend Indiana Announces Founding Members of Workforce Council
The Council will drive strategies to connect more Hoosiers with career opportunities.
West Central CTE launches youth apprenticeships
West Central Indiana Career & Technical Education announced the launch of its youth apprenticeship program in partnership with Ascend Indiana.
Joyce Irwin Named Vice Chair of the Ascend Indiana Board of Directors
Joyce Irwin, president and CEO of Community Health Network Foundation, has been named vice chair of the Ascend Indiana Board of Directors.
Study shows benefits of credit-bearing credentials on Hoosiers’ earnings, educational attainment
Indiana ranks 5th nationally in short-term credential attainment, with many Hoosiers using certificates to boost earnings and further education. A new RAND report highlights progress and gaps, guiding efforts to strengthen career pathways across the state.
High School Redesign: An Invitation for Employers to Co-create Talent
the Indiana State Board of Education unanimously approved new requirements for high school graduation.
Ascend Indiana Names New Member to its Board of Directors
Ascend Indiana has announced a new member to its Board of Directors.
Continuous Improvement Leads to Work-Based Learning as a Talent Development Solution
Many of you who have read my CEO letters have undoubtedly noticed that I draw a great deal of my inspiration from my 30+-year career in manufacturing for a Japanese automotive manufacturer. That, coupled with nearly 12 months of partnership with Ascend’s stakeholders from industry, education and the public sector, has led me to recognize a common theme for 2024. It was a year focused on “kaizen,” also known as continuous improvement.
