Gov. Braun Strengthens Work-Based Learning Opportunities For Students Through New Digital Resource Hub
State of Indiana and Ascend Indiana launch new resources to expand real-world learning opportunities and support implementation of Indiana’s new high school diploma.
Indiana Opens the Door to Short-Term Training with Pell Grants: How the State Can Prepare
Emily Morphew of Ascend explores how Indiana can use new Workforce Pell Grants to expand access to short-term training while strengthening data systems, employer validation and coordination to ensure programs lead to meaningful career outcomes.
Ascend Indiana Launches Microgrant Program to Help High Schools Launch Student-Led Businesses
Ascend Indiana launched a new microgrant program awarding up to eight Indiana high schools $5,000 each to help launch student-led businesses and expand hands-on work-based learning opportunities.
Ascend Indiana Names New Member to its Board of Directors
Ascend Indiana has named Rachel Stevens, senior director of Human Resources at the Indianapolis Airport Authority, to its Board of Directors, bringing her extensive workforce development and talent expertise to the organization.
Intermediary Learning Network Spotlight: Hendricks College Network
Hendricks College Network brings schools, employers and community partners together to strengthen work-based learning and talent pipelines through collaboration, relationship-building and shared support.
Indiana Student-Led Business Exchange Provides Practical Strategies for Building Work-Based Learning in High Schools
Ascend Indiana’s Student-Led Business Exchange brought together nearly 100 educators, students, intermediaries and community partners to share strategies for expanding student-led businesses and strengthening work-based learning opportunities across Indiana.
Indiana Has the Data. New Legislation Helps to Connect It
Indiana has extensive workforce data, and new legislation can help connect and coordinate that information to better align education, employers and workforce development efforts across the state.
Indiana’s Work-Based Learning Ecosystem Earns National Spotlight
AIR selected Indiana as a national case study, highlighting how Ascend and its intermediary partners are helping scale and sustain work-based learning opportunities statewide.
Ascend Indiana Welcomes Betsy Davis as Chief Operating Officer
Ascend Indiana welcomes Betsy Davis as chief operating officer to help advance its statewide workforce and talent mission.
Intermediary Learning Network Spotlight: East Central Educational Service Center
ECESC is strengthening career-connected learning across East Central Indiana by bringing schools, employers and community partners together to create more opportunities for students.
