The Foundation of Our Work: Data, Insights, and Collaboration
When I learned that Ivy Tech Community College’s ninth President, Sue Ellspermann, was retiring, the first thing I thought was this: Regardless of the positions Sue held over her career, it’s clear that meaningful opportunities for all Hoosiers were always top of mind.
Indiana Connection Lounge Creates Unique Space for Students and Employers to Connect and Build Social Capital
The Indiana Connection Lounge at Ball State fosters informal, meaningful connections between students and employers to build social capital and expand career opportunities.
Building on What’s Working
When I think about how Ascend Indiana can best support Indiana’s talent development efforts, I reflect on lessons I learned in my earlier manufacturing career. As human resources senior manager at a global automotive manufacturer, I quickly saw that employees hired as production associates who rose to team leader then group leader stayed with our company much longer than employees who were hired directly into a group leader role.
Ascend Indiana Names Three Industry Leaders to Its Board of Directors
We are thrilled to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors.
A Commitment to Listen
Last month, Ascend Indiana’s President and CEO, Brad Rhorer, described the organization’s plans to grow its footprint and statewide impact with a commitment to moving forward with three tenets: Listen, Lean-In and Leverage.
A Letter from Brad Rhorer, Ascend Indiana’s New President and CEO
I joined Ascend Indiana as President and CEO three months ago with a personal passion for and long-time career dedicated to workforce development. As a proud 50-year Indiana resident, I couldn’t think of a better way to serve my state than by championing Ascend’s mission to connect Hoosier employers with Hoosier talent.
Indiana Leaders Form Coalition to Build, Grow Youth Apprenticeship
Business, education, government and philanthropic leaders join forces to help solve workforce development crisis
Ascend Indiana Names New President and CEO and New Board Chair
Brad Rhorer has been named president and CEO of Ascend Indiana, CICP’s talent and workforce development initiative,
Ascend Indiana Collaborates With 14 Indiana Colleges and Universities to Help Students Enhance Their Search for Jobs and Internships Statewide
Ascend Indiana expanded its reach in 2023, partnering with 14 Indiana colleges to connect more students with local jobs, internships, and career support.
Ascend Indiana Receives $2.45 Million in Grants to Advance Youth Apprenticeships Statewide
Walton Family Foundation grants $1.7 million; Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship grants $750,000
