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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 [...]
Impact Awards History of Success: The Garrett Companies
For the past 20 years, our 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 – [...]
Impact Awards History of Success: The International Center
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 [...]
WBL Conference and Impact Award Lunch Postponed – February 12, 2026
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, [...]
Impact Awards History of Success: Ashley Herring
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 [...]
2025 Program Year Summary
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 [...]
