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.
Ascend Indiana Names Three New Members to its Board of Directors

Ascend Indiana has named Shannon Charles, Kate Shelby and Adina Caldwell to its Board of Directors, bringing expertise in workforce development, talent strategy and workforce transformation.
Intermediary Learning Network Spotlight: Regional Opportunity Initiatives

ROI unites employers, educators and communities to build collaborative talent pathways that strengthen the Indiana Uplands.
Strada Education Foundation Awards Ascend Grant to Advance Regional Work-based Learning Intermediary Work

Ascend Indiana is one of seven organizations nationwide selected to receive a Strada Education Foundation grant to strengthen the role of employer intermediaries.
Indiana’s Advanced Industries: Powering the State’s Future Workforce and Economy

CICP CEO Melina Kennedy discusses how Indiana’s advanced industries are driving economic growth, and preparing Hoosiers for the future will require new skills, lifelong learning and stronger workforce partnerships.
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.