Stephanie Bothun: Unlocking a New Talent Pipeline for Employers Opens Opportunities for Indiana’s Young Talent

Stephanie Bothun serves as the VP of Consulting and Co-Founder of Ascend Indiana. In 2019, as a Class II Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Fellow, she presented her MDLF Capstone Project – Modern Youth Apprenticeship. On October 19, she will be named the inaugural 2023 Driving Change Award winner for the development and implementation of the Modern Apprenticeship Program in Central Indiana.

Apprenticeships: At the Crossroads of Education and Talent Development

Ascend Indiana President & CEO Jason Kloth and Vice President Stephanie Bothun offer insights about the Swiss apprenticeship system and the opportunity it presents for cultivating a young, diverse talent pool for the Indiana workforce. Escorted by the Indy Chamber in partnership with Ascend, a group of Hoosier leaders will embark on a Leadership Exchange (LEX) trip to Switzerland in September to immerse themselves in this model.