Indiana’s New Career Pathway
Preparing More Hoosiers For Success After High School
A NEW PATH TO A REWARDING CAREER
Hoosiers need more options when deciding what comes next after high school, and a group of Indiana leaders has a plan for creating a new pathway to opportunity.
The new professional education and training pathway combines classroom education with on-the-job training to prepare high school students for careers and develop a new talent pipeline for employers seeking to address workforce needs. As an alternative learning route for students, the professional pathway will complement the existing high school-to-college pathway and provide new opportunities to tens of thousands of Hoosiers, including many who otherwise may not have opted to attend college or pursue training after high school.
The Vision
By 2034, Indiana’s education-to-workforce system will ensure every student and adult learner has access to high-quality education and training options, enabling all Hoosiers to discover their passions, reach their fullest potential, and meaningfully contribute to the economic and civic vitality of their communities. As a result, Indiana will become a Top 10 destination for employers seeking to expand existing businesses and entrepreneurs working to launch new businesses.
THE NEED FOR A SYSTEM SERVING ALL HOOSIERS
Indiana must take bold action to deliver better outcomes for individuals, employers, and the state’s economy.
INDIANA’S EDUCATION AND SKILLS MISMATCH
By 2031, 72% of U.S. jobs will require an education beyond high school, but Indiana is not on track to meet that need.1
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Seeking A New Path For Hoosiers
To address talent demands, Indiana is building a new professional education and training pathway. This path is inspired by Switzerland’s acclaimed professional and vocational education and training system, where employers and educators collaborate to develop skilled talent starting in high school.
A group of leaders from Indiana studied the Swiss system with the help of experts from the Center on the Economics and Management of Education and Training Systems (CEMETS) at the Chair of Education Systems, ETH Zurich.
The key learning is
Employers must lead this new pathway by:
Identifying in-demand occupations and the related knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Collaborating with educators to develop the education and training content.
Delivering a significant portion of the education and training through on-the-job learning.
A successful pathway also requires:
Education and training opportunities to be available statewide.
The creation of formal credentials for students recognized by higher education and employers.
With these pieces in place, the traditional college pathway and this new professional pathway can merge into a comprehensive system, offering Indiana students diverse opportunities for preparing for rewarding, well-paying careers.
Aprende más“There are a lot of talented students who don’t know about our industry or who think you need a college degree to work in it. By bringing students to work in banks during high school when they’re still mapping out their futures, the industry will give young people the chance to experience the workplace and learn about their opportunities.”
Testing a potential solution and identifying barriers
Using learnings from the Swiss system, the first pilot program in Indiana launched in Goshen in 2019. In 2020, with funding from the Fundación Richard M. Fairbanks, Ascender Indiana launched a youth apprenticeship pilot program in Marion County as well as a statewide Community of Practice to ensure lessons learned were shared across all Indiana communities working to design and implement pilot programs.
Indiana’s existing apprenticeship model is a three-year, paid program that begins in the 11th grade and leads to a high school diploma, college credit, and an industry credential. There are seven youth apprenticeship pilot sites in operation across the state, serving 100 employers, 40 schools, and 450 students across 13 counties.
While Indiana’s pilot programs created new opportunities for students, several challenges also emerged:
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Lack of standardized, industry-created occupations and curriculum. Because industry doesn’t speak with one voice, apprenticeship programs are currently customized to meet individual employer needs. This makes it difficult to scale the system because there is no uniform set of knowledge, skill, and competency requirements for each occupation at the industry level.
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Inflexible high school schedules. High school diploma credit hour requirements limit the amount of time apprentices can spend on-site at an employer. This impacts their ability to learn workplace skills and become productive employees, which reduces the return on investment for employers.
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Few transportation options. Because of limited time out of the high school building combined with customized apprenticeship programs, it is difficult for schools and employers to identify cost-effective transportation.
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Lack of labor market-aligned career advising for students. School counselors lack the time to provide comprehensive career guidance to every student. Further, they lack access to real-time, statewide labor market projections, making it challenging for students to select the best education and training pathway for their desired career.
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No formally recognized credential that accounts for skills learned at the workplace. Today, an apprentice’s only option for a credential recognized by employers and the higher education system is to earn an associate degree or higher. This has led some apprentices to leave their programs early to pursue college degrees, limiting the return on investment for employers.
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A fragmented work-based learning landscape. Indiana’s current work-based learning landscape is fragmented and involves multiple education, intermediary and government actors. This makes it challenging for employers to navigate work-based learning program options and can result in multiple entities trying to engage separately with the same employer, which is burdensome for businesses.
Building A New Career Pathway
In December 2023, the Fundación Richard M. Fairbanks invited leaders from existing Indiana pilot programs as well as participants from the September 2023 Indy Chamber Leadership Exchange trip to Zurich, Switzerland, to form CEMETS iLab Indiana, a coalition of nearly 200 leaders from a variety of sectors interested in building a new education and training pathway rooted in a youth apprenticeship experience starting in high school.
Within this new pathway, students will be paid for the duration of the year-round, three-year experience, which begins in 11th grade, and they will receive a degree recognizing both their academic and workplace learning.
iLab members have identified essential criteria for the new pathway a address previous barriers y meet the needs of students, employers, colleges, and K-12 schools:
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Occupations should align with projected labor market needs and be identified by employers speaking as one voice for their industry.
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The pathway should begin in high school, combining on-the-job experience with related academic instruction.
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Work-based learning must be a paid, year-round experience, with the apprentices as both students and employees.
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To maximize value for both the apprentice and employer, at least 50% (ideally 65%) of training should occur at the employer site.
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Academic instruction should vary by occupation. For example, a healthcare apprentice should study biology and anatomy, while a banking apprentice should study math and economics.
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High school classroom time requirements should be reduced to give students more time for on-the-job learning while also allowing flexibility to participate in extracurricular activities.
“I’m all-in because I see what’s happening around the state in those school districts that are empowering kids and offering these types of experiences. The schools that are most impactful on students tend to be those that allow personalization and allow kids to go after their dreams, and that includes having experiences outside of the classroom walls that pique their interest.”
Priorities To Make The Path A Reality
The strategic plan identifies four immediate priorities, with the most critical being for industry to unify its voice on talent needs. Once organized, K-12, higher education, and government partners can develop systems to scale youth apprenticeship programs.
PRIORITY ONE:
ESTABLISH TALENT ASSOCIATIONS
To help industry organize as one voice regarding its talent needs, form industry talent associations to select priority occupations, identify required knowledge and skills, and develop curricula in partnership with educators. The first talent associations planned as part of the system are in industry sectors facing increasing talent shortages – banking, healthcare, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing and logistics.
PRIORITY TWO:
ESTABLISH MECHANISMS TO PROGRESS UP, ACROSS PATHWAYS
Create structured mechanisms for students to progress up the professional pathway or transition across the college and professional pathways. This will require the development of degrees that acknowledge skills gained via work-based learning that are recognized by employers and higher education.
PRIORITY THREE:
DESIGN A LABOR MARKET-ALIGNED CAREER ADVISING SYSTEM
Ensure students receive career guidance and can engage in career exploration activities starting in middle school, so they are equipped to enter the professional pathway if that’s what they and their families choose.
PRIORITY FOUR:
DEFINE CLEAR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define roles and responsibilities for employers, educators, government, and other stakeholders to transition Indiana to a coordinated, output-oriented governance structure for the professional pathway. Define funding mechanisms based on these roles.
FOCUS INDUSTRIES + THE DEMAND FOR SKILLED TALENT
The first step is the establishment of industry “talent associations,” organizations that enable employers within their industry to speak with one voice when it comes to their talent needs. Talent associations will select occupations, identify the required knowledge, skills, and competencies, and collaborate with educators to develop education and training content.
The first set of talent associations are within industries facing projected talent shortfalls that also have the strong support of industry executives:
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Healthcare
Ciencias de la vida
To fund the creation of talent associations, the Fairbanks Foundation awarded two-year grants of up to $250,000 to organizations identified by the iLab’s Industry Committee as best positioned to readily assume the talent association function:
- BioCruce: Healthcare talent association – $200,000
- BioCruce: Life sciences talent association – $200,000
- Conexus Indiana: Advanced manufacturing and logistics talent association – $250,000
Plans are also underway for a talent association in the banking industry to be operated by the Indiana Bankers Association. The Fairbanks Foundation expects to award a similar grant to IBA’s Foundation in early 2025.
All talent association grants are contingent upon each organization’s ability to secure matching funds for the talent associations from employers within their industries.
“We talked with a number of kids [Swiss apprentices] who started on one track, didn’t like it, and then switched. It’s structured for people to on-ramp and off-ramp.”
Want to learn more?
If you have questions about the new pathway, or if you represent an employer or high school looking to join the effort, please fill out the form below or email iLab@RMFF.org.
ABOUT CEMETS iLAB INDIANA
CEMETS iLab Indiana is a coalition of nearly 200 Hoosier leaders representing a variety of sectors including business, K-12 education, higher education, and government. The coalition’s members joined forces in 2023 to design a new statewide professional education and training system rooted in a youth apprenticeship experience starting in high school.
iLAB COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The iLab’s members are divided into committees that focus on the roles of relevant stakeholder groups.
Copresidentes
- David Becker, Chairman & CEO, First Internet Bank
- Claire Fiddian-Green, President & CEO, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
Miembros
- Mike Ash, presidente regional, Fifth Third Bank
- Senador Rod Bray, Presidente Pro Tempore del Senado de Indiana
- Fred Cartwright, President & CEO, Conexus Indiana
- Jeff Harrison, presidente y director ejecutivo de Citizens Energy Group
- Representante Todd Huston, presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Indiana
- Dra. Katie Jenner, Secretaria de Educación de Indiana
- Melina Kennedy, directora ejecutiva de Asociación Corporativa de Indiana Central
- Chris Lowery, Comisionado de Educación Superior de Indiana
- Matt Mindrum, presidente y director ejecutivo, Cámara Indy
- Dennis Murphy, presidente y director ejecutivo de IU Health
- Mario Rodríguez, Director Ejecutivo, Autoridad Aeroportuaria de Indianápolis
- Vanessa Green Sinders, presidenta y directora ejecutiva, Cámara de Comercio de Indiana
- Amber Van Til, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Asociación de Banqueros de Indiana
- Pamela Whitten, presidenta, Universidad de Indiana
- Vince Wong, presidente y director ejecutivo de BioCrossroads
Dotación de personal del comité
- Erica Viar, Vice President of Consulting, Ascend Indiana
Copresidentes
- Mike Ash, Region President, Fifth Third Bank
- Dennis Murphy, President and CEO, Indiana University Health
Representantes de la industria
Bancario
- Scott Bove, presidente de la región sur, Star Financial Bank
- Kyra Clark, vicepresidenta senior y directora de recursos humanos, Lake City Bank
- Jason Eckerle, presidente regional, centro y sur de Indiana, PNC Financial Services Group
- David Findlay, presidente y director ejecutivo, Lake City Bank
- Juan González, Presidente, Indiana Central, KeyBank
- Steve Harris, vicepresidente sénior y director de recursos humanos, First Merchants Bank
- Annie Hills, jefa de personal, Old National Bank
- Carrie Houston, primera vicepresidenta y directora de recursos humanos, Banco Nacional de Indianápolis
- Rod Lasley, Chief Operating Officer, Indiana Bankers Association
- Lucia Mar, vicepresidenta sénior y ejecutiva de mercado, Bank of America
- Ann Merkel, vicepresidenta senior y directora de desarrollo de mercado, Banco Nacional de Indianápolis
- Christina Moungey, Managing Director, Ohio Indiana Region Manager, JP Morgan Chase
- Lorraine Ortiz, primera vicepresidenta, directora de personal, First Internet Bank
- James Ryan III, director ejecutivo, Antiguo Banco Nacional
- Jake Sappenfield, presidente de mercado comercial, First Financial Bank
- Robert Senz, vicepresidente senior, gestión de talentos, PNC Financial Services Group
- Michael Stewart, presidente, First Merchants Corporation y First Merchants Bank
- Amber Van Til, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Asociación de Banqueros de Indiana
Seguro
- Lisa Cameron, vicepresidenta de Recursos Humanos, Indiana Farmers Insurance
- Scott Davison, presidente, presidente y director ejecutivo, OneAmerica
- Drew Dean, vicepresidente y director general de Burns & Wilcox
- Brittany Graman, directora de recursos humanos, Gibson Insurance
- Todd Jackson, socio, McGowan Insurance Group
- Sheila Kemp, Senior HR, FCCI Insurance Group
- Greg Kramer, Senior VP, FCCI Insurance Group
- Jon Loftin, presidente y director de operaciones, MJ Insurance
- Amanda Pennington, vicepresidenta de habilitación de ventas, UnitedHealth Group
- Andy Roe, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer, Arlington/Roe
- Jim Roe, President & CEO, Arlington/Roe
- Karin Sarratt, vicepresidenta ejecutiva, OneAmerica
- Kim Thomas, vicepresidente de DEI y asuntos comunitarios, OneAmerica
- Maggie Watkins, directora de recursos humanos, Shepherd Insurance
- Kevin Wheeler, Eastern Advisory Manager, Angela Adams Consulting
Cuidado de la salud
- Laura Barnett, Senior Recruiter, Hancock Health
- Karly Cope, vicepresidenta, gestión de talentos, Community Health Network
- Mario Ellis, Chief Human Resources Officer, Beacon Health System
- Melora Ferren, Vice President of Learning & Development, IU Health
- Nancy Foster, directora de recursos humanos de mercado, Ascension St. Vincent
- Kreg Gruber, director ejecutivo, Beacon Health System
- Lisa Harris, MD, directora ejecutiva, Eskenazi Health
- Christia Hicks, directora de recursos humanos, Eskenazi Health
- David Hyatt, CEO, Riverview Health
- Dena Jacquay, Chief Administrative Officer, Parkview Health
- Erin LaCross, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, vicepresidenta sénior, desarrollo profesional de enfermería, Parkview Health
- Melinda Lebofsky, vicepresidenta sénior, directora de recursos humanos, Deaconess Health System
- Michelle Mahaffey, vicepresidenta ejecutiva, directora de recursos humanos, Community Health Network
- Tammi Nash, vicepresidenta y directora de enfermería, Riverview Health
- Mary Schabes, Director Talent Acquisition, Beacon Health System
- Heather Schoegler, Director of Strategic Educational Partnership, Parkview Health
- Michael Schroyer, RN, MSN, FACHE, Presidente, Baptist Health Floyd
- Christopher Scott, VP of Clinical Services, Eskenazi Health
- Dr. Adrienne Sims, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University Health
- Mary Jo Smith, Vicepresidenta Senior de Recursos Humanos, Alianza Franciscana
- Jason Troutwine, Vice President/Reid Foundation President, Reid Health
- Ram Yeleti, MD, vicepresidente ejecutivo, director médico ejecutivo, Community Health Network
Ciencias de la vida
- Bridget Boyle, directora de Personas y Cultura, Roche Diagnostics
- Travis Chrisman, vicepresidente de Calidad y Regulación, Medartis
- Kelly Copes-Anderson, vicepresidenta y directora global de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión, Eli Lilly & Company
- Laurent Ellenrieder, Head Manufacturing Engineering, Medartis
- Babette Gann, VP of HR for Ops, Supply Chain, QA & RA, Zimmer Biomet
- Erin Hughes, directora sénior de recursos humanos, Medartis
- Maurice Taylor, director ejecutivo, atracción de talentos, marketing de contratación y programas de equidad laboral, Eli Lilly and Company
Fabricación avanzada
- Nicole Adamopoulos, seguridad y aprendizaje operativo, gerente de impartición de aprendizaje – Whiting Refinery, BP
- Kevin Ahaus, presidente y director ejecutivo de Ahaus
- Scott Brand, presidente y director de operaciones, Subaru Indiana
- Chris Brunner, gerente de marketing y estrategia de talentos de la región AM - Capital humano, Hitachi Astemo Greenfield, LLC
- Julia Buckley, directora de operaciones, Reliable MicroSystems, LLC
- Brendan Cahill, presidente de PTG Silicones
- Chris Clark, Gerente de Capacitación y Desarrollo, PMC SMART Solutions
- Andrew Davies, Engineering Skills Team Leader, Rolls-Royce North America
- James Deffendall, HR Manager, Plastic Recycling, Inc.
- Scott Farrisee, Vice President of Engineering, Polygon Company
- Brooke Firestine, Global Resourcing Business Partner – Defence; Talent Acquisition GBS People Services, Rolls-Royce North America
- Fiorella Gambetta-Gibson, Directora de Inclusión Global, Diversidad y RSC, Allison Transmission
- Katrin Gerig, vicepresidenta de Recursos Humanos, Telamon
- Chad Goldsmith, Desarrollo Organizacional de Recursos Humanos, Analista de Gestión de Talento, Toyota Manufacturing NA
- Dannette Howard, directora de educación global, responsabilidad corporativa, Cummins, Inc.
- Kiersten Janik, directora de talentos, materiales y construcción patrimonial, The Heritage Group
- Sarah Johnston, directora de recursos humanos, Sanko Gosei Technologies EE. UU.
- James Keilman, Executive Director of HR, URSCHEL
- Amy Ketcham, presidenta, Grupo Tsuchiya Norteamérica
- Andrew Kossack, Executive Vice President, Partnerships and General Counsel, ARI
- Shawn Maple, director de Global Plastics, Inc.
- Mark Murphy, presidente, PRD, Inc.
- Bill Obras, General Manager Americas, Rego-Fix
- Nicole Otte, directora de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, Endress+Hauser EE. UU.
- Rose Pedreros, HR Manager, George Utz
- Tony Robinson, director de membresía de MAPP, Asociación MAPP
- Randy Sible, director general de KEIND, Kimball Medical Solutions
- Crispin Taylor, presidente y director ejecutivo de INDEX Corporation
- Marissa Ulrich, directora de programas, IMPACT/Liderazgo y desarrollo cultural, Patrick Industries
- Toby Walsman, coordinador de programas, Batesville Tool & Die., Inc.
- Josh Wilber, Director de Recursos Humanos, Grote Industries
- Sabrina Wilson, SVP Human Resources, dormakaba
Construction
- Dan Becker, President, Danco Roofing Services
- Thomas Dapp, Chairman and CEO, Gradex Inc.
Socios estatales y intermediarios
- Claire Berger, Directora Regional, Oficina de Aprendizaje y Aprendizaje Basado en el Trabajo, Departamento de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de Indiana
- Judy Bueckert, Executive Director, Southern Indiana Education Center (SIEC)
- Bryce Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Industry Engagement, Conexus Indiana
- Fred Cartwright, President and CEO, Conexus Indiana
- Gregory Deason, Senior VP Alliances & Placemaking, Purdue Research Foundation
- Allyn Decker, vicepresidente de operaciones y compromiso, OrthoWorx Indiana
- Tony Denhart, vicepresidente ejecutivo, fuerza laboral y talento, Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Indiana
- Steve Duff, Executive Director, The Big I (Independent Insurance Agents Association)
- Lorenzo Esters, President, Central Indiana Community Foundation
- Trevor Foughty, vicepresidente de Asuntos Públicos, Heartland BioWorks
- Larry Fuesler, Assistant Director of Talent Development, Southern Indiana Education Center (SIEC)
- Libby Gardner, Independent Insurance Agent of Indiana (PIA)
- Sandy Gray, State Executive Director, NAIFA
- Lyndsey Grayson, Director of Operations, BioCrossroads
- Gus Linde, CEO, Eastern Indiana Works (EIW)
- Kimberly Mau, Assistant Vice President for Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College
- Michi McClaine, vicepresidenta de desarrollo de talentos, iniciativas de oportunidades regionales
- Matt Mindrum, presidente y director ejecutivo, Cámara Indy
- Cheryl Morphew, Director of Economic Development, City of Crawfordsville
- Richard Paulk, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Dotación de personal del comité
- Alex Maggos, Director of Consulting, Ascend Indiana
Copresidentes
- Dan Funston, Superintendente, Escuelas Comunitarias de Concord
- Kent Kramer, presidente y director ejecutivo de Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
Distritos o miembros de la red de escuelas autónomas
- Andy Allen, director de escuela secundaria, Corporación Escolar Comunitaria de Batesville
- Jennifer Barrett, Director of Teaching & Learning, Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
- Adam Barton, director de escuela secundaria, Corporación Escolar Comunitaria del Este de Hancock
- Tara Bishop, Superintendente, Escuelas de la Comunidad Central de Perry
- Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendente, MSD Wayne Township
- Rebecca Daugherty-Saunders, directora de distrito de preparación universitaria y profesional, MSD Wayne Township
- Betsy Delgado, vicepresidenta sénior y directora de misión y educación, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
- Brian Disney, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Nick Duvall, President and CEO, TeenWorks
- Jody French, Jr./Sr. Director de escuela secundaria, Escuelas de la comunidad central de Perry
- Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendente, Escuelas Comunitarias de Varsovia
- Andrea Huff, Superintendente, Escuelas Comunitarias de Barr-Reeve
- Dra. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendente, Escuelas Públicas de Indianápolis
- Dra. Lisa Kendall, superintendente adjunta, escuelas comunitarias de Concord
- Paul Ketcham, Superintendente, Corporación Escolar Comunitaria de Batesville
- Melissa Kissling, Gerente de Carrera Universitaria y de Conexiones, Escuelas Comunitarias de Varsovia
- Robert McDermott, superintendente adjunto, Duneland School Corporation
- Chip Pettit, Superintendente, Corporación Escolar de Duneland
- Dr. George Philhower, Superintendente, Corporación Escolar Comunitaria del Este de Hancock
- Tim Pletcher, director de escuela secundaria, escuelas comunitarias de Baugo
- Michele Riise, Assistant Superintendent of Academics, School City of Hammond
- Kerchell Rolling, K-12 Director, School City of Hammond
- Byron Sanders, Superintendente, Escuelas Comunitarias de Baugo
- Dr. Jerry Sanders, Superintendent, Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
- Emily Tracy, Superintendente, Escuelas del Condado de Brown
- Dra. Keanna Warren, directora ejecutiva, escuelas secundarias politécnicas de Purdue
- BJ Watts, director ejecutivo de OptIN, Corporación Escolar de Evansville-Vanderburgh
Socios estatales y intermediarios
- Beth Bray, Oficial de Programa, Programa Educativo, Walton Family Foundation
- Chris Brunson, Associate Executive Director, Indiana Non-Public Education Association
- Erika Seydel Cheney, vicepresidenta, K-12, aprendizaje conectado con la carrera, EmployIndy
- Lisa Deck, Program Manager of Education Workforce, IN-MaC, Purdue University
- Brittany Dougherty, VP of Research & Strategy, Southern Indiana Works
- Patrick Haney, Executive Director, East Central Education Center
- Tony Harl, Associate Commissioner for K-12 Strategy and State Director for CTE, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
- Todd Hurst, director ejecutivo, Instituto para la excelencia laboral, Cámara de Comercio de Indiana
- Sarah Koontz, directora de aprendizajes juveniles CareerWise, condado de CareerWise Elkhart
- Dra. Katie Lash, vicepresidenta de iniciativas estratégicas y K-14, Ivy Tech Community College
- Sara Nicodemus, CTE Director, Central Indiana Career & Technical Education Co-Op
- Summer Runyan, Director of Career Coaching, Horizon Education Alliance
Dotación de personal del comité
- Alex Maggos, Director of Consulting, Ascend Indiana
Copresidentes
- Representante Bob Behning, Presidente, Comité de Educación de la Cámara de Representantes, Distrito 91 de la Cámara de Representantes de Indiana
- Senador Jeff Raatz, Presidente del Comité de Educación y Desarrollo Profesional, Distrito Senatorial 27 de Indiana
Representantes/Senadores
- Senadora Andrea Hunley, Distrito Senatorial 46 de Indiana
- Representative Julie McGuire, Indiana House District 93
- Representative Vernon Smith, Indiana House District 14
Socios estatales, corporativos e intermediarios
- Jason Bearce, vicepresidente de educación y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, Cámara de Comercio de Indiana
- Susan Brock-Williams, vicepresidenta asociada, Asuntos gubernamentales estatales, Eli Lilly & Company
- David Buyze, Director de Políticas y Programas Especiales, Departamento de Educación de Indiana
- Miranda Cripe, Gerente de Asociación CareerWise del Condado de Elkhart, Horizon Education Alliance
- Whitney Ertel, directora ejecutiva, Gabinete de Fuerza Laboral del Gobernador
- Josh Garrison, comisionado asociado principal y jefe de personal, Comisión de Educación Superior de Indiana
- Taylor Hughes, vicepresidente de política y estrategia, Indy Chamber
- Danny Kelley, Director de Políticas, Republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes de Indiana
- Marie Mackintosh, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de EmployIndy
- Tina Peterson, presidenta y directora ejecutiva, Iniciativa de Oportunidad Regional Betsy Wiley, presidenta y directora ejecutiva, Instituto para la Educación de Calidad
- Betsy Wiley, presidenta y directora ejecutiva, Hoosiers for Quality Education
Dotación de personal del comité
- Alex Maggos, Director of Consulting, Ascend Indiana
Copresidentes
- Kenith Britt, COO & Chancellor, Marian University
- Sue Ellspermann, presidenta, Ivy Tech Community College
Instituciones de Educación Superior
- Melissa Beckwith, directora de estrategia, Butler University
- Daniel Castro-Lacouture, Dean, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
- Molly Dodge, vicepresidenta sénior de fuerza laboral y carreras, Ivy Tech Community College
- Sean Huddleston, presidente, Universidad Martin
- Dottie King, presidenta y directora ejecutiva, Independent Colleges of Indiana
- Andrew Kocher, vicepresidente de asociaciones corporativas y comunitarias, Universidad de Indianápolis
- Leah Nellis, PhD, vicerrectora de Innovación y Proyectos Especiales; Líder Estratégico de Iniciativas Académicas, Oficina de Asociaciones Escolares de IU; Profesor de Educación, Universidad de Indiana
- Dra. Lori Pence, rectora asociada de programas y asociaciones K-12, Universidad de Vincennes
- Rahul Shrivastav, Provost and Executive Vice President, Indiana University
Socios estatales y intermediarios
- Dra. Michelle Ashcraft, comisionada adjunta principal y directora de programas, Comisión de Educación Superior de Indiana
- Jason Bearce, vicepresidente de educación y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, Cámara de Comercio de Indiana
- Betsy Revell, vicepresidenta sénior de aprendizaje conectado con la carrera, EmployIndy
- Brian Wiebe, presidente y director ejecutivo, Horizon Education Alliance
Dotación de personal del comité
- Alex Maggos, Director of Consulting, Ascend Indiana
Note: Member roster current as of Nov. 18, 2024.
iLAB LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
Leading the iLab are Co-chairs David Becker, chairman and CEO of Primer banco de Internet, and Claire Fiddian-Green, president & CEO of the Fundación Richard M. Fairbanks.
Because of the Fairbanks Foundation’s years-long investment to research youth apprenticeship and build a system in Indiana, Fiddian-Green and other members of the Foundation’s staff are leading the initial phases of the plan’s implementation and overseeing the work of all iLab committees in close partnership with Ascend Indiana, la iniciativa de desarrollo del talento y la fuerza laboral de Asociación corporativa de Indiana central.
Ascender Indiana y el Indy Chamber are providing ongoing project management and other administrative support in support of iLab efforts.
RECURSOS
Below, you’ll find additional information about CEMETS iLab Indiana and youth apprenticeship.
The iLab announced the formation of the coalition and their vision to build a new statewide education and training system in January 2024.
The iLab released their strategic plan for building a new statewide professional education and training system in September 2024.
Education systems expert Katie Caves, PhD, explains the Swiss system and the lessons that are helping inform the creation of Indiana’s new professional education and training pathway.
Indiana currently has seven youth apprenticeship pilot sites in operation across the state, serving 100 employers, 40 schools, and 450 students across 13 counties. Two additional pilot sites are in the planning stages.
In 2016, Hoosier leaders began laying the groundwork for a new pathway that combines classroom education with on-the-job training. Read more about the years of work that have gone into studying, planning, and building this new pathway.