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
Ascend Indiana helped Favour Doumbia launch a tech career that led to a cybersecurity role with the U.S. Department of Defense.
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.
Taylor University Partners With Parkview Health to Create Nursing Degree Program
A strong interest among current and prospective students for a nursing program led Taylor University to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing pathway.
Indiana Center for Nursing Finds Answers to Nursing Workforce Shortage
Indiana Center for Nursing’s roundtable provided a platform to identify challenges, collaboratively devise actionable solutions and establish a shared vision for the future of nursing in Indiana.
From High School Exploration to Internship, One Step Closer to a Life Sciences Career
Brent Dulaney turned high school STEM exploration into internships and research opportunities that are propelling his life sciences career.
Indiana Connection Lounge Creates Unique Space for Students and Employers to Connect and Build Social Capital
The Indiana Connection Lounge at Ball State fosters informal, meaningful connections between students and employers to build social capital and expand career opportunities.
Real-World Experience Helps Modern Youth Apprentice Find Her True Passion
Maddie Simmerman, a 17-year-old student at Bedford North Lawrence High School, found her passion for engineering after joining the UpSkill Work & Learn modern youth apprenticeship program.
Upskilling the Next Generation of Hoosiers Sets Employers and Students on a Path to Success
Murphy is a big believer and supporter of the UpSkill modern youth apprenticeship program established by Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI).
