Ascend in the News

After years of meaningful conversations about workforce challenges, Ascend President and CEO Brad Rhorer has noticed a pattern: we talk about the problems more than we move through them.

Chris Lowery leaves a legacy of bold leadership, reshaping Indiana’s higher education with the HOPE Agenda and a focus on workforce relevance.

Work-based learning is gaining momentum as educators innovate beyond traditional internships, employers embrace youth talent pipelines and stakeholders push for scalable, well-funded, and standardized approaches that expand access for all students.

DANNAR’s collaboration with work-based learning programs equips high school students with real-world experience in advanced manufacturing, building essential skills and strengthening ties between education and industry.

A new website has been launched for the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP).

Expanding early career guidance and work-based learning to help Indiana seniors succeed beyond graduation.

Ascend’s internship program gave students real-world experience and meaningful roles that helped them grow professionally.

Ascend Indiana added three new board members to strengthen its workforce development mission across the state.

Women IN Roads is empowering young women to pursue careers in construction through mentorship, education and hands-on experiences.