The Indiana Chamber and Institute for Workforce Excellence are excited to introduce the Workforce First Employer designation program! This initiative recognizes employers leading the charge in workforce development, talent innovation and economic growth. The Workforce First Employer designation webinar is for those looking to learn more about the program and the application process. Register for a free info session today!
This event is now sold out! Presented in partnership between the Institute for Workforce Excellence and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference is a convening of best practices and sharing of ideas toward growth and partnership within workforce and education. It will take place on a new date, February 12th, at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville. The program is brought to you by Project Lead The Way. The 20th Annual Impact Awards Luncheon will be held as part of the conference. Register to attend the entire event or only the Impact Awards program, which will celebrate [...]
The Indiana Chamber and Institute for Workforce Excellence are excited to introduce the Workforce First Employer designation program! This initiative recognizes employers leading the charge in workforce development, talent innovation and economic growth. The Workforce First Employer designation webinar is for those looking to learn more about the program and the application process. Register for a free info session today!
A two-day workshop for new and experienced supervisors to develop their managerial skills. Program Information To be a better manager, it all starts with an inward focus—understanding your role as a manager in an organization and with your team. In this session, you’ll gain self-awareness, practice foundational skills, develop personal resilience, and learn how to communicate more assertively. In order to achieve results, you’ll also learn to balance self-management with managing the individuals on your team and how to align your employees around a common direction, set goals, give effective feedback, and keep employees on track. To lead teams toward [...]
The Institute for Workforce Excellence is hosting a workshop for employers to learn more about the Institute’s Work and Learn Indiana program – specifically, how to create quality work-based learning opportunities and take advantage of EARN Indiana funding. Work and Learn Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2013 to offer employers a 50% wage reimbursement for work-based learning experiences. In 2019, the program expanded to include high school students. The Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program is available to employers that offer high-quality work-based learning experiences and hire an eligible Indiana high school or college student. [...]
The Indiana Chamber and Institute for Workforce Excellence are excited to introduce the Workforce First Employer designation program! This initiative recognizes employers leading the charge in workforce development, talent innovation and economic growth. The Workforce First Employer designation webinar is for those looking to learn more about the program and the application process. Register for a free info session today!
This training is designed for industry partners who are committed to delivering impactful work-based learning (WBL) experiences. This foundational course explores the core elements that define high-quality WBL and provides participants with the tools, strategies, and frameworks needed to build, implement, and sustain successful programs. Whether you're new to WBL or seeking to strengthen existing efforts, this session provides a solid foundation for developing programs that prepare employers for success. Learning Objectives: Understand the types and purposes of WBL (job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, etc.) Define high-quality WBL components (structural, currency based, competency based, etc.) Learn the employer’s role in education-to-career [...]
The Indiana Chamber and Institute for Workforce Excellence are excited to introduce the Workforce First Employer designation program! This initiative recognizes employers leading the charge in workforce development, talent innovation and economic growth. The Workforce First Employer designation webinar is for those looking to learn more about the program and the application process. Register for a free info session today!
This session focuses on intentional design, ensuring that every WBL experience is thoughtfully planned, aligned to learning objectives, and tailored to meet the developmental needs of students. Throughout the session participants will engage with the development of strategic documentation, processes, and procedures to improve or implement within their work-based learning program. Learning Objectives: Learn how to design a structured and impactful WBL program Understand how to onboard, train, and support learners effectively Develop internship descriptions, project plans, assignments Topics Covered: Setting clear expectations and deliverables Onboarding and orientation best practices Effective mentorship and coaching strategies Troubleshooting common challenges Sessions in [...]
Join the Skills First Talent Forum Spring Virtual Meeting hosted by the Institute for Workforce Excellence building upon the launch last Fall 2025. The topic focus of this conversation will be: Skills-Based Job Postings and Job Descriptions (the progress, process, and supports). The purpose of the Skills First Talent Forum is to convene employers who are interested in and/or actively implementing skills-based talent strategies within their organizations. This peer-to-peer employer group is intended to meet on a quarterly basis following the direction and needs of the employers who participate. The goals identified by initial employer participants included: Develop and Share [...]
This training is results-driven, designed to help employer partners assess and enhance the effectiveness of work-based learning (WBL) programs. As WBL continues to grow as a critical component of career readiness, ensuring its quality and relevance through ongoing evaluation is essential. Learning Objectives: Understand how to evaluate learner and program performance Learn how to gather and apply feedback for future cohorts Explore recognition, retention, and recruitment strategies Topics Covered: Creating evaluation rubrics and feedback forms Gathering feedback from students and supervisors Highlighting WBL success stories and showcasing talent Using WBL to build a long-term talent pipeline Sessions in this workshop [...]
Indiana's Premier Spring Human Resources Conference Join us for the 62nd Annual Indiana HR Conference April 28-30, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The conference and expo will bring together HR professionals, consultants, business leaders, experts and vendors to learn from one another during these challenging times. Now, more than ever, we need to convene, learn and engage. Your all-access pass includes: In-depth workshops and sessions featuring critical HR challenges Full market expo highlighting top HR services and products Continuing education credits to fit your needs Industry-leading and expert speakers and session leaders Human Resources Awards Luncheon For more information about [...]
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