The Heritage Group Offers Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Early-In-Career Growth
The Heritage Group is building a pipeline of STEM talent through paid work-based learning programs, school-year internships, science camps and long-term educational investments that empower high school students and employees’ children to explore professional growth and career paths.
Fort Wayne Community Schools Partner with Parkview Health to Give Students Hands-on Experience in Healthcare
Fort Wayne Community Schools partnered with Parkview Health to provide middle school students hands-on healthcare career exploration through pilot programs, mobile simulations and career fairs, helping them make informed decisions about their future paths.
Indiana Agriculture Industry Seeks to Support Youth Internships in Ag
Indiana Pork partnered with Ascend Indiana to create work-based learning opportunities for high school students in central Indiana. Guided by a statewide youth survey, the program connects students—many new to agriculture—with internships that offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and career exploration.
Leading the Way
At Wolverine Enterprises, Michael Solliday sharpened his business skills in mentoring, communication and succession planning. He also learned what he did and didn’t like to do.
Making a Difference Through a Career in Agriculture
Cameron Weber, a Rose-Hulman senior, found their passion for impact through agbiosciences with AgriNovus Indiana’s Field Atlas. Now a Field Atlas ambassador, they help students see agriculture as a powerful, overlooked career path.
Double Exposure
An innovative talent pipeline and dual master’s degree program has produced high-quality licensed behavioral therapists across the state.
Xtern Program Provides Students with Real-World Experience
Jalen Vaughn, an IU Indianapolis senior, honed his tech skills through TechPoint’s Xtern program at Sallie Mae, gaining hands-on experience in automation, AWS, and data governance while bridging tech and business.
Student Success on Stage at See Yourself IN Summit
Alex Maggos of Ascend Indiana champions work-based learning, helping students gain real-world experience. At the See Yourself IN Summit, she highlighted how apprenticeships and internships shape career paths.
Star Catcher
The Ascend Network connected Favour Doumbia with an internship that set her career in motion, leading to a full-time IT role. By seamlessly matching job seekers with the right opportunities, the platform connects employers with talented candidates ready to make an impact.
Lee Harrold: An Interest in AI Leads to Tech Career in Indiana
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) led Lee Harrold to Indiana and a career at Westfield, Indiana-based SEP.
