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Workforce Development

Paving the Way for the
Workforce of the Future

72%

of jobs in the U.S. will require training or education beyond high school by 2031.

Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

39%

of adults ages 25 and older hold an
associate degree or higher.

Source: Georgetown University Center on
Education and the Workforce

53%

of high school graduates pursue further education.

Source: Lumina Foundation

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Leading the Way

Creating a workforce system that benefits all employers and Hoosiers takes a collective effort. That’s why Ascend Indiana works with employers, educators, community leaders and public-sector partners to identify workforce gaps, tackle common challenges, and develop solutions. Together, they’re working to ensure more job seekers and employers thrive in Indiana’s evolving economy.

One way we are doing this is through the Ascend Workforce Council.

Workforce Development

Tiffany Hatfield, Community Health Network

Let us prove it

Partners Align to Build Behavioral Health Academy

An innovative talent pipeline and dual master’s degree program has produced high-quality licensed behavioral therapists across the state. Discover how the Ascend team promoted alignment across key stakeholders to build the program.

Talent Solutions

Tools for Employers

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for every employer’s talent challenge. But Ascend is here to help. Today, we offer the Ascend Network, a job-matching platform that connects Hoosier talent to Indiana employers. We are increasing our impact through partnerships with educators, intermediaries, and the public-sector, developing common tools, building talent pathways, crafting work-based learning toolkits, and more to support a stronger workforce.

Workforce Development
Success Stories: Star Catcher

Michael Solliday, Wolverine Enterprises CEO

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The Ascend Network
Connects Employers
to Indiana's Brightest

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.

Upload Job Opportunities.
We’ll Do the Matching.

Find the right talent and keep your pipeline strong with the Ascend Network. Get access to a powerful job-matching platform designed to help you find top talent quickly and easily.