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2026 Indiana Workforce Summit Brings Leaders Together to Advance Indiana’s Talent Agenda
Nearly 250 employers, educators, workforce practitioners, economic development leaders, government agency representatives, and community partners gathered in Indianapolis for the 2026 Indiana Workforce Summit, hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Workforce Excellence, and Indiana Workforce Alliance. This year's summit explored some of the most pressing workforce [...]
Institute for Workforce Excellence Supports TPM Academy® of Indiana Graduates at National Summit
TPM Academy of Indiana graduates at the TPM National Learning Network Summit in Washington, D.C. The Institute for Workforce Excellence (IWE) was proud to partner with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to support graduates of the TPM Academy® of Indiana at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce [...]
New TPM Academy® Graduates Build Momentum for Employer-Led Talent Pipelines
For media information, contact: Matt Ottinger at (317) 264-7541 / mottinger@indianachamber.com Rebecca Patrick at (317) 264-6897 / rpatrick@indianachamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New TPM Academy® Graduates Build Momentum for Employer-Led Talent Pipelines July 27, 2026 (INDIANAPOLIS) — More Indiana employers and workforce leaders are putting employer-led talent strategies into [...]
Welcome to New Assistant Director Will Hall!
We're excited to announce Will Hall joins the Institute for Workforce Excellence as our new Assistant Director of Talent and Training! Will brings a wealth of experience in workforce development, education, and employer engagement. His background includes roles with Ivy Tech Community College and EmployIndy. Most recently, Will has been [...]
Institute for Workforce Excellence Partners with Aspire Johnson County to Expand Career-Relevant Learning Opportunities
Work and Learn Indiana, an initiative of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence, is proud to announce a new partnership with Aspire Johnson County to strengthen connections between employers and educators through expanded access to work-based learning opportunities. This collaboration enhances Aspire’s and the Institute’s employer engagement [...]
Indiana Chamber Launches Second TPM Academy® to Advance Employer-Led Workforce Strategies Statewide
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence has launched a second U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy®, convening more than 35 leaders in workforce, education, economic development and industry to help employers better define in-demand jobs and the skills needed to fill them. In partnership with [...]
Recapping Workforce and Education Issues From the Recent Legislative Session
The 2026 Indiana legislative session delivered several meaningful wins for workforce development and education. Central to this effort was HEA 1098 (Work-Based Learning Liability), a top-priority bill for the Indiana Chamber that passed with strong bipartisan support. This legislation addresses the long-standing legal uncertainty that limits employer participation in work-based [...]
Indiana Chamber Names ‘Workforce First Employers’ Leading the Future of Talent Development
This press release was originally posted on the Indiana Chamber web site. (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Institute for Workforce Excellence today announced the initial companies to earn their new Workforce First Employer designation, a recognition of Indiana organizations that are setting a higher standard for talent development and [...]
Indiana Chamber Connects Local Students to Business-Backed High School Courses, Credentials and Skills
This press release was originally posted on the Indiana Chamber web site. (INDIANAPOLIS) — Leaders from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and College Board have announced their collaboration to bring new career courses into high school classrooms across the state. The courses are part of College Board’s new Advanced Placement Career Kickstart initiative that [...]
Institute for Workforce Excellence Honors Talent Standouts With Impact Awards
This press release was originally published on the Indiana Chamber web site on February 23, 2026. (INDIANAPOLIS) — As Indiana employers continue to seek skilled, career-ready talent, the Institute for Workforce Excellence (IWE) is recognizing the people and programs delivering results. At its 20th annual Impact Awards, presented today in [...]
