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  • 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
  • Skills-Based Talent Strategy

    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 Outdated hiring and recruitment methods may be keeping you from finding the skilled workforce you need to succeed.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 [...]

  • Skills-Based Talent Strategy

    Candidate Evaluation: Skillful Talent Series 102

    Virtual, via Zoom

    By emphasizing candidate's skills in the interview and using skill assessments that test for specific competencies new employees will need to succeed in their role, you'll be able to double the effectiveness of your interview process and choose the candidate most likely to succeed. In Candidate Evaluation, an engaging and interactive workshop provided by Jobs for the Future (JFF) and facilitated by the Institute for Workforce Excellence, you'll learn how to: Avoid losing qualified talent in the screening process Craft interview questions to assess candidates' occupational and foundational skills Select and design assessments to evaluate candidates' skills By evaluating candidates [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • Skills-Based Talent Strategy

    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 [...]

  • Skills-Based Talent Strategy

    Candidate Evaluation: Skillful Talent Series 102

    Virtual, via Zoom

    By emphasizing candidate's skills in the interview and using skill assessments that test for specific competencies new employees will need to succeed in their role, you'll be able to double the effectiveness of your interview process and choose the candidate most likely to succeed. In Candidate Evaluation, an engaging and interactive workshop provided by Jobs for the Future (JFF) and facilitated by the Institute for Workforce Excellence, you'll learn how to: Avoid losing qualified talent in the screening process Craft interview questions to assess candidates' occupational and foundational skills Select and design assessments to evaluate candidates' skills By evaluating candidates [...]

  • Foundations of High-Quality Work-Based Learning: Building the Foundation for Success (Session 1 of 3)

    Virtual, via Zoom

    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 [...]

    $100

  • Building High-Quality Work-Based Learning Experiences for the Future Workforce (All 3 Workshops in Series)

    Virtual, via Zoom

    Register for any of the individual virtual workshops for $100, or save $50 and register for all three for $250. Register here. Session 1: Foundations of High-Quality Work-Based Learning: Building the Foundation for Success Tuesday, December 2nd 11:30am-1:30pm (ET) Description: 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 [...]

    $250

  • Managing the WBL Experience: Designing with Intention, Crafting Meaningful Learning Experiences (Session 2 of 3)

    Virtual, via Zoom

    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 [...]

    $100

  • 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. [...]

  • Skills-Based Talent Strategy

    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 [...]

  • From Internship to Impact: WBL Evaluation, Feedback, and Continuous Improvement (Session 3 of 3)

    Virtual, via Zoom

    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 [...]

    $100