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(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 the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the Institute is expanding its TPM Academy® opportunities and accelerating employer-led workforce solutions statewide. Participants in the new cohort represent communities throughout Indiana and reflect a shared commitment to aligning education and workforce training systems more closely with real-time employer demand. They hail from the South Bend–Elkhart [...]

Due to current and anticipated weather conditions, we have made the decision to postpone the 2026 Work-Based Learning Conference and Impact Award Luncheon scheduled for January 27, 2026. The conference has been postponed to February 12, 2026. At this time, more than half the state remains under a travel advisory, and with forecasted wind and low temperatures, it is not advisable to place our guests, speakers, or staff in an unsafe situation. The safety of our community is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these circumstances, and we look forward to welcoming you soon [...]

For the past 20 years, the Indiana Chamber’s Work and Learn Indiana program has celebrated work-based learning and the vital role it plays in fostering the state’s talent pipeline by honoring individuals and companies with the Impact Awards. As we lead up to the unveiling of the 2026 Impact Award winners – to be announced February 12 at the Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference – we take a trip down memory lane and catch up with several past honorees. Ashley Herring Launching Global Careers                       Ashley Herring For Ashley [...]

In 2025, the Institute for Workforce Excellence continued to advance work-based learning and employer talent strategy across Indiana, achieving significant growth through our flagship initiative, Work and Learn Indiana (WLI). This year, more than 460 new employers joined the platform—and over 4,500 new students engaged with the system to access meaningful experiential learning opportunities. The Institute is continuing to partner with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to help administer the state’s Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana funds. As of this report, $1.4 million from the 2024–2025 wave has been granted, with reporting for the current waves continuing into [...]

This press release was originally published on the Indiana Chamber web site. (September 16, 2025) (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Impact Todd Hurst comments on Power Up Indiana, a new initiative announced by Gov. Mike Braun today and supported by the state’s Office of Commerce that’s incentivizing employers to invest within by training and promoting current jobholders. It also arrives as the Indiana Chamber prepares to launch its new Workforce First Employer designation next month. “We applaud the Governor’s focus on upskilling that leads to advancement retention and a stronger economy in Indiana,” Hurst [...]