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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 – [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This press release was originally published on the Indiana Chamber web site.  (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana’s talent pipeline remains a needed and critical conduit to a thriving future economy. In order to maximize potential in this area, stakeholders around the state are partnering on a new program. The TPM Academy® is a training [...]

This press release was originally published on the Indiana Chamber web site.  (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the state’s new initiative – announced today by Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner – to connect Hoosier high school students with [...]

The Institute for Workforce Excellence made plenty of great progress in 2024! We debuted a new website, which gives us the ability to share consistent and timely updates, and offers a resource library of previous workshops. This year we unveiled our new partnership with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, [...]

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) released the Partnership Pentagon report, which highlights the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s role in encouraging employers to engage in talent development, supporting workforce and education initiatives and promoting work-based learning programs. Todd Hurst, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Impact and Jason [...]