The following is a guest post from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE): The IDOE has awarded 58 schools across 40 counties with $10 million in Employability Skills Innovation and Implementation Grant funding. The grant will help students develop in-demand employability skills that prepare them to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s workforce. A complete list of grant recipients [...]
As you likely know by now, Fred Payne, the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), departed his post earlier this month to be the president and CEO of The United Way of Central Indiana. The Indiana Chamber found him to be a good partner and we wish him all the best. The interim commissioner at DWD [...]
Grant to Help Local Communities Strengthen and Expand Educator Pipeline The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) just announced that applications are now open for the Attract, Prepare, Retain (APR) Grant. This grant is available for Indiana’s schools and community partners to support local initiatives to attract and retain educators in school buildings across the state. “Like most employers, Indiana’s [...]
Grant to Foster Innovation in the Development of Students’ Employability Skills The Indiana Department of Education shares: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced that applications are open for the Indiana Employability Skills Innovation and Implementation Grant. This grant is available for Indiana schools seeking support in integrating Indiana Employability Skills into their curriculum. “In this ever-changing global economy, [...]
The Indiana Department of Education is now accepting applications for its new Explore, Engage, and Experience Grant. The grant is available for Indiana’s schools and local partners – including employers – as they work to expand students’ access to pathways leading to high-wage, high-demand careers. The grant focuses on increasing the number of students engaging in work-based learning and earning [...]
Governor Holcomb Announces 2022 STEM Team Members Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Education today announced the four members of the 2022 Governor’s STEM Team, which honors outstanding high school students for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments in science, technology, engineering or math. “Just as careers in science, technology, engineering and math are continuing to grow [...]
A common sense policy that passed both the House and Senate last year only to fall apart at the end is back. Senate Bill 82, authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), would require high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It passed the Senate last Tuesday 30-19. The Indiana Chamber will keep strongly [...]
Senate Bill 356, authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger), would allow local school districts to issue adjunct teacher permits to individuals with relevant knowledge and expertise to teach classes – especially in high-need subjects aligned with workforce need – on a part-time basis without expecting them to leave their primary career or vocation. The bill, which passed the Senate [...]
Indiana Chamber, State Organizations Partner to Promote Careers (INDIANAPOLIS) — More than 20 high schools and regional partnerships have been selected for the state’s pilot program to match those students and employers to work-based learning opportunities via the Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana grant. The EARN Indiana program is the state's work-study program, previously limited to college-enrolled students. [...]
Senate Bill 82 (FAFSA Requirement), authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), unanimously passed the Senate Education and Career Development Committee last week. “It’s déjà vu all over again,” as the saying goes. For the third straight year, Indiana lawmakers are considering a commonsense proposal championed by the Chamber that would make completion of the Free Application for Federal Student [...]
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