Intermediary Learning Network Spotlight: Hub19
Hub19 connects schools, employers and community partners to expand career‑connected learning for Dubois County students.
Ascend Indiana Welcomes New Member to its Board of Directors
Ascend Indiana has appointed Taylor Brown, chief people officer at Heritage Construction + Materials, to its Board of Directors.
More than 40 Indiana Educators Convene to Expand Student-Led Businesses
Indiana educators gathered to collaborate on expanding student‑led businesses that give high schoolers hands‑on, work‑based learning experience across the state.
Ascend Indiana Names New Member to its Board of Directors
Ascend Indiana appointed Dedric Day of Eli Lilly to its Board of Directors, succeeding Eric Dozier.
Ascend Indiana Talent Innovation Award Winner Named
Eli Lilly, Ivy Tech, and Purdue were recognized for a collaborative effort to grow Indiana’s STEM talent pipeline.
Building Corvettes and Caring for Cattle: Indiana’s Push to Reinvent High School Gains Steam
Indiana high schools are expanding hands-on career learning opportunities—from internships and apprenticeships to industry certifications—to help students gain real-world experience and meet the state’s new graduation requirements focused on workforce readiness.
Collaboration is Key to Educating and Equipping for an AI Future
Preparing for an AI-driven future requires strong collaboration between educators, employers and policymakers to align skills, language and training with rapidly evolving workforce needs.
Ascend Indiana Seeks Employer Input for New Advanced Industries Workforce Report
Ascend Indiana launched a statewide employer survey to shape its first Advanced Industries Workforce Report on evolving workforce needs.
Ascend Indiana Supports Student-Led Enterprises with New Initiative
Ascend Indiana has launched a statewide initiative to support student-led enterprises by providing resources and building partnerships that expand hands-on, work-based learning opportunities for high school students ahead of new graduation requirements.
Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Student-Led Businesses
Ascend Indiana promotes student-led businesses as a hands-on way for students to run real enterprises and build workforce skills, while seeking support to scale the model statewide.
