Anderson University Establishes Partnership with Ascend Indiana
Anderson University has formed a partnership with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to good and promising career opportunities in Indiana.
Indiana coalition to invest in apprenticeship system
In response to Indiana’s ongoing workforce shortage, more than 100 Hoosier leaders, including business executives, university presidents, school superintendents and state government officials, have formed a coalition to support a statewide modern youth apprenticeship program.
Ascend Indiana touts partnerships with higher ed institutions
Ascend Indiana says it formed partnerships with 14 colleges and universities in Indiana to connect students to career opportunities throughout the state.
New CEO named for Ascend Indiana
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership on Thursday announced Brad Rhorer as the next president and CEO of Ascend Indiana, the partnership’s talent and workforce development initiative.
Ball State University Partners with Ascend Indiana to Assist Students with Career and Internship Searches
Ball State University’s Office of Industry Engagement has partnered with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to promising career opportunities in Indiana.
Youth apprenticeship programs across the state receive boost of $2.5 million
Students across the state will have greater access to youth apprenticeship programs through nearly $2.5 million in new grants.
Southern Indiana Works receives grant for apprenticeship program
Southern Indiana Works received a planning grant from Ascend Indiana to develop a strategic plan to implement youth apprenticeships in Southern Indiana.
Workforce dev initiative banks $2.5M for youth apprenticeships
Ascend Indiana, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s talent and workforce development initiative, is using two grants totaling $2.45 million to build up and increase the number of youth apprenticeship programs.
Fewer Indianapolis high schoolers are going to college
The number of Indianapolis high schoolers going directly to college after graduation fell to about 47% in 2021, according to newly released data from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Indiana selected for biotech hub designation worth millions
The federal government designated Indiana’s Heartland BioWorks as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub on Monday, allowing the consortium of Hoosier entities to compete against other hubs for implementation grants of up to $75 million.
