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CEMETS iLab Indiana has launched a Request for Proposals process to solicit proposals from tax-exempt organizations interested in serving as the independent, third-party “consistency check” for the Indiana Qualifications Framework (IQF). As part of a two-year pilot of the IQF implementation process for the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP), the chosen organization will validate the competencies and learning levels assigned by the Industry Talent Associations to the degrees and credentials they plan to award for their INCAP occupations.  The proposed IQF, which aligns with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), provides an eight-level grid that defines the knowledge, skills, and competencies required at each level. It is designed to […]

A NEW PATH FOR A REWARDING CAREER The Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP) provides new opportunities for students who want to learn through real-world, on-the-job experience, and for employers committed to developing talent in their industries to fill workforce needs. INCAP offers programs combining relevant coursework and on-the-job training to prepare Hoosiers for in-demand careers. INCAP is led by CEMETS iLab Indiana, a coalition of Indiana leaders that joined forces to create a new statewide professional education and training pathway as one solution to Indiana’s education and workforce challenges. THE NEED FOR A SYSTEM SERVING ALL HOOSIERS Many high school graduates do not attend college, which leaves them with few […]

Every five years, the Fairbanks Foundation’s Board of Directors reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing Indianapolis to guide our work moving forward. In 2020, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to three focus areas: Education, Health, and the Vitality of Indianapolis.  From 2020 to 2024, we have worked to improve outcomes in these areas by awarding grants; sharing research and data; convening and collaborating with organizations doing similar work; and raising awareness of opportunities and challenges facing Indianapolis.  Explore our new goals and strategies by focus area.