Institute for Workforce Excellence

Are you procrastinating creating a work-based learning program? Has your existing program run out of steam? Our Institute for Workforce Excellence's virtual workshop series is for you!

Register now for upcoming April dates: https://www.indianachamber.com/learn-how-to-create-or-improve-a-high-quality-work-based-learning-program

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of our Work and Learn Indiana program, formerly known as Indiana INTERNnet!
An article in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's latest issue of BizVoice looks back on the program's history, featuring previous executive directors Pam Norman and Janet Boston: https://www.bizvoicemagazine.com/interactive/2026/02/ =37

Today’s 20th Annual Impact Awards has begun with emcee Kayla Sullivan! Excited to recognize so many great individuals and organizations today.

We’re kicking off today’s 2026 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference presented by PLTW - Project Lead The Way! Joe Bamberger, founder and managing partner of Emerge Consulting, is delivering this morning’s keynote.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our annual Impact Awards, we're revisiting the organizations and individuals who contribute to the excellence of work-based learning in Indiana.
The Garrett Companies had the winning Non-Traditional Intern of the Year in 2021 and Intern Supervisor of the Year in 2023. Read more about how they crafted a successful internship program: https://www.workforceindiana.org/impact-awards-history-of-success-the-garrett-companies/

We're celebrating 20 years of honoring work-based learning excellence with our annual Impact Awards! The International Center has a strong work-based learning program that led to them winning Employer of the Year in 2011, 2012, and 2021. Read more about their program and success stories: https://www.workforceindiana.org/impact-awards-history-of-success-the-international-center/

This year is the 20th anniversary of celebrating Indiana's work-based learning excellence at our annual Impact Awards! We're catching up with some of our past winners to discuss where they are now.

Ashley Herring is director of enterprise Agile IT coaching at Cummins, and was also our 2012 College Intern of the Year! Read her reflections on winning and how her internship shaped her career path: https://www.workforceindiana.org/impact-awards-history-of-success-ashley-herring/

EVENT UPDATE: In light of the weather and travel conditions in Indiana, we are postponing our Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference and Impact Awards Luncheon that were scheduled for tomorrow in Noblesville.

The events will now take place on February 12 at their original start times and locations. Registrations will be automatically moved to the new date, unless you wish to receive a credit for a future event instead. Contact [email protected] with any questions or to request a credit. We look forward to seeing you on February 12!

Have you heard about our new Workforce First Employer designation program? We're excited to partner with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to introduce this new initiative recognizing employers for their meaningful input into education and workforce systems – such as shaping curriculum, informing policy, offering work-based learning and building pipelines for emerging talent.

Learn more about the program and the application process at our free informational webinar on January 16! Register here: https://www.workforceindiana.org/event/workforce-first-employer-designation-webinar-11526/