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.

Ascend Indiana has announced a new member to its Board of Directors.

Indiana’s state college and university systems have agreed to automatically admit high school students who complete one of the state’s new diploma paths.

According to LightCast, Indiana had nearly 750,000 unique job postings in 2024, with almost 25% falling in the advanced industries’ economy.

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.

Ascend Indiana has announced the founding members of its Workforce Council.

The Council will drive strategies to connect more Hoosiers with career opportunities.

West Central Indiana Career & Technical Education announced the launch of its youth apprenticeship program in partnership with Ascend Indiana.

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.