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This Juneteenth, EmployIndy honors the legacy of freedom while recognizing the continued importance of access for all to education, training and quality careers. We remain committed to advancing opportunities that empower every Marion County resident to thrive in the workforce.

Please note: EmployIndy offices will be closed on Friday in observance of the holiday.

Today, EmployIndy had the privilege of celebrating 28 young people who completed YES Indy training programs where they gained industry certifications, hands-on experience, job readiness skills and real-world exposure to careers in healthcare, construction and advanced manufacturing.

Thank you to our training and community partners for helping these young people build confidence, experience and a clearer path forward. Stay tuned to learn more about these incredible cohorts and the partnerships that make YES Indy a success 👀

As AI continues to reshape the workforce, we don’t have to start from scratch. A new article from the National Skills Coalition highlights how the manufacturing sector is already offering a roadmap for navigating technological change.

Key takeaways:

1. Technology investments must be matched with intentional, ongoing workforce training to deliver real value.
2. Worker voice matters. Engaging employees in how new technology is implemented leads to stronger outcomes and adoption.
3. Employers that embed skill-building into onboarding and operations are better positioned to adapt and compete.

At EmployIndy, we see this as a clear call to action: workforce development must remain at the center of innovation. Preparing people (not just deploying technology) is what drives long-term economic growth.

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What the Manufacturing Industry Has to Teach Us in the Age of AI - National Skills Coalition State and federal policymakers are eager to understand how automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the US labor market in the years to come. But predictions are tricky, and […]

Today, we hosted a Project Indy hiring event with Crew Carwash at the Martin Luther King Community Center, and welcomed over 40 youth and young adults from across Marion County to interview directly with hiring representatives for positions at multiple Crew Carwash locations across Indianapolis.

Project Indy is a free, easy-to-use platform that connects young people in Marion County to real job opportunities—and helps employers find motivated, local talent. Project Indy currently features 2,894 job openings across 257 positions from 174 local employers.

Learn more and get connected: https://employindy.org/projectindy

Internships create pathways for students to explore careers and for employers to build their future workforce.

At EmployIndy, we see that impact every day through our interns. Kilyn Crenshaw supports our IT team, Donovan Gilbert contributes to Human Resources, Destiny Ringgold advances our Community Partnerships work and Carolyn Talley strengthens our Business Partnerships efforts, all while gaining hands-on experience and building skills that will carry into their careers.

By investing in internship opportunities, employers can cultivate talent, strengthen their teams and help shape the next generation of professionals.

Are you an employer looking to create a meaningful internship opportunity?

Reach out to our Business Partnerships team to get started today: https://employindy.org/employer-hub

With , you can receive personalized support from an EmployIndy Recruitment Manager to find the best full-time job opportunities in Central Indiana that align with your interests and skills.

Get started today: www.employindy.org/talentconnection

We reviewed the Indiana Department of Workforce Development's recently released 2025 Employment and Wage Report to better understand the key trends shaping our local workforce and identify where opportunities and gaps exist across Marion County.

Review our key findings and learn how you can review this data ⬇️

2025 Employment and Wage Report: What the Data Tells Us and What We Do Next - EmployIndy Each year, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) provides critical insights into the state’s evolving labor market. The recently released 2025 Employment and Wage Report for Marion County (Region 12) and surrounding counties […]

EmployIndy is proud to celebrate Tiffani McLaurin-Robinson, Director of Talent Connection, for being named the 2026 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocate of the Year by the Alzheimer's Association. This national recognition highlights her leadership and steadfast advocacy for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, including her work advancing key policy priorities with lawmakers.

At EmployIndy, we believe strong communities are built through leadership, service and a commitment to making a difference. Tiffani exemplifies these values every day, both in her role advancing workforce solutions and in her dedication to advocacy. She inspires both within and beyond our organization. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor.

Last week, our leadership joined OneAmerica Financial, Future Forward Institute, and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation at the Pathways Impact Fund's Action and Learning Summit at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. for a conversation on strategies and realistic expectations of creating work-based learning opportunities that benefit employers and set students on a path to economic mobility.

“For almost a decade, EmployIndy has connected employers with young people to create over 30,000 work-based learning opportunities each year. With Indiana’s new high school diploma requirements and a growing demand for career-connected experiences like apprenticeships, we can no longer rely on only a handful of employers doing exceptional work. We need to rethink our approach and scale systems to make participation accessible to more of our employers. EmployIndy is doing this right now with partners across Central Indiana.
—Ken Clark, President + CEO, EmployIndy

Thank you to John Garcia III, the Pathways Impact Fund, and StriveTogether for bringing together leaders from across the country for this important conversation and to drive this work forward.

Career navigation should not be complicated.

A new article from Shift Work Forward highlights how today’s fragmented system leaves many workers without the guidance, support or connections needed to access good jobs.

At EmployIndy, we're working to improve coordination between employers, educators and workforce partners to build clearer, more equitable pathways.

In program year 2024–2025, we connected 7,478 residents to personalized career coaching, training, and supportive services, with $23M invested in expanding access, improving job quality, and advancing workers through employer partnerships.

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We Need a New System for Career Navigation - Shift Work Forward Inflation is on the rise again, and many families are struggling to make ends meet. Childcare and transportation costs soar while wages stagnate. These pressures are especially acute for workers in low-wage roles, which account for nearly half of U.S. employees. These workers are more likely to be w...