NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Ascend names George Philhower, superintendent of Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County, to its Board of Directors. ow.ly/CXG250VJJjk

Honored to join the Ascend Indiana Board of Directors! Grateful for the chance to support their work connecting education and workforce across our state!

Be sure to check out BioCrossroads’ 2024 Annual Report, which captures a transformative year of progress for Indiana’s life sciences sector. ow.ly/sinv50VHUTj

Goshen College has launched a $21 million Center for Nursing and Public Health to expand health care education, address the regional nursing shortage, and strengthen partnerships with local providers like Goshen Health. 📰: Inside INdiana Business ow.ly/oOqy50VQhoB

We are excited to announce the launch of Ascend’s new website and branding! The new website and branding reflect our mission to build pathways for Hoosiers to succeed in careers with Indiana employers. Check out our new website by visiting ascendindiana.com.

Save your spot at "Untapped: Connecting Employers to Indy Talent," a high-impact event powered by EmployIndy and Ascend Indiana (and hosted by the Indy Chamber) that puts a spotlight on work-based learning and other proven strategies helping local employers solve real workforce

Mitch Frazier, President and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, will step down on June 6 to become President of IBJ Media on June 16, prompting AgriNovus to begin searching for his replacement. ow.ly/2y6K50VUVUz

Today the Ascend team had its quarterly all team meeting at the Indiana Indiana State Library. We learned about workstream contributions to our organization, built team camaraderie, and received a tour of the library.

In observance of Memorial Day, our Ascend team will be out of the office today to honor those who lost their lives while defending their country. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday, May 27.

Ascend Indiana UNTAPPED: Connecting Employers to Untapped Indy Talent 📆 Date: Thursday, June 12 📍 Location: Lucas Oil Stadium 🔎 Learn more/ Register: ow.ly/p1St50W0qCm

Welcome to the full-time Ascend team, Scott! 🎉 As Lead Product Manager, Scott is responsible for shaping and driving the strategic vision and roadmap for specific Ascend’s technology products, ensuring they align with market trends and company objectives.

.AgriNovus Indiana has launched a national search for its next President and CEO following the departure of Mitch Frazier after five years of leadership. ow.ly/C4ob50WfvKx

.TechPointInd has announced that the 2026 Mira Awards gala, celebrating Indiana’s tech and innovation achievements, will be held on April 24, 2026, at The Palladium in Carmel. ow.ly/QgQA50WfvRc

This week, the Ascend team is spending some much-deserved time out of the office for our summer shutdown. We'll be back on Monday, July 7. Happy Independence Day!

We’re excited to announce funding updates for the #IndianaCareerApprenticeshipPathway! Today, #CEMETS #iLabIndiana and the Fairbanks Foundation announced nearly $13M in grants to support the growth of INCAP. Learn more: loom.ly/T5NWpl8.

Indiana Intern Day is July 31, 2025. This year, Ascend Indiana and IN-MaC partnered to place more than 100 #manufacturing interns with industry partners across Indiana! We have a lot to celebrate next week! #INMaCNetwork

Today is Indiana Intern Day! Join us in celebrating our four summer interns, Anastasia, Dev, Ahmet, and Jackson, for the great work they have done for Ascend over the last several months. 🙌 Be sure to check out our intern spotlight piece in Ascend's upcoming newsletter.

We are excited to announce our newest hire at Ascend, Ebikiri, who has been hired as the Software Engineering Lead. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest team member! 🎉

Check this out: Madison Consolidated Schools in Indiana has launched the nation’s only student-run grocery store, blending education with community service to empower students and support local families. 📰: WHAS11 News ow.ly/N0ri50WCL4o

Indiana’s third-grade reading proficiency rates have significantly improved on the IREAD test, reaching pre-pandemic levels and marking a major milestone in early literacy recovery efforts. 📰: Chalkbeat ow.ly/ZPmI50WG4lF