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Ascend Indiana enhances Network job platform in preparation for statewide expansion, raises more than $23 million
November 03, 2021
Ascend Indiana has raised $23.8 million to expand its organization and enhance the infrastructure for the Ascend Network, the proven online job platform that has helped thousands of job seekers find a job, internship, or training opportunity in Indiana that matches their interests and skills.
Ascend Awards $350k for Youth Apprenticeship Pilots
September 29, 2021
Inside INdiana Business, Alex Brown: With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ascend awarded nearly $350,000 to support three youth apprenticeship programs throughout the state in an effort to establish a connected youth apprenticeship network in Indiana.
Ascend Indiana announces youth apprenticeship awards to establish a network of postsecondary career pathways for students in Indiana
September 29, 2021
Ascend has announced awards of $115,000 each to bolster three regional youth apprenticeship efforts in Indiana. Through generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ascend is working alongside the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) at New America to provide financial and technical support through the Indiana Youth Apprenticeship Accelerator (Accelerator) initiative.
Ascend Indiana Expands Youth Apprenticeships
June 03, 2021
Inside INdiana Business, Mary Roberts: Ascend is expanding its efforts to provide high school students with college and career apprenticeship pathways by guiding statewide leaders through the expansion of youth apprenticeships in Indiana.
Ascend Indiana helps expand youth apprenticeships statewide with new national funding partnership
June 03, 2021
Ascend is expanding its efforts to provide high school students with new high-quality college and career apprenticeship pathways that impart the foundational skills, experiences, social capital and credentials they need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. Ascend is spearheading a coordinated effort of statewide leaders to guide the expansion of youth apprenticeships in Indiana. To advance these efforts, Ascend has received $1 million in support from Bloomberg Philanthropies – part of a $2 million statewide investment through the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) – to support state and local partners across Indiana.
Partnership to Attract Talent from Autonomous Challenge
May 25, 2021
Inside INdiana Business: The Indiana Economic Development Corp. and Ascend teamed up on an effort to attract and retain talent participating in the Indy Autonomous Challenge, with the goal to help fill the growing need for tech talent in the state's advanced industries.
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