• Introduction to Work and Learn Indiana and EARN Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    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. [...]

  • 2025 Indiana Workforce Summit

    Hyatt Regency Indianapolis 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Program Information Strong public programs and leadership from the private sector are the essential ingredients for creating a highly skilled workforce. Join us for the 2025 Indiana Workforce Summit in October at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, brought to you by the Indiana Chamber and the Indiana Workforce Alliance. This two-day event will feature discussions with workforce leaders about innovative solutions to address Indiana’s critical workforce development challenges. This summit is ideal for: Policy leaders Human resources personnel and HR consultants Business owners Personnel directors and managers Employee relations specialists Career and technical educators Trade association members Education professionals from K-12 and postsecondary [...]

    $399
  • Attract the Right Talent: Skillful Talent Series 101

    Virtual, via Zoom

    Do you struggle to find the talent your company needs to grow? Outdated hiring and recruitment methods may be keeping you from finding the skilled workforce you need to succeed. In Attract the Right Talent, an engaging and interactive free workshop developed by the Markle Foundation (formerly Skillful Indiana) and facilitated by the Institute for Workforce Excellence, you'll learn to: Focus your job posting on the skills candidates need Broaden your talent pools to all qualified applicants Reduce bias in your hiring process Source and recruit the right talent you're struggling to find Future-proof your workforce by focusing on skills [...]