Becker expects the bank’s apprenticeship program will gain momentum when changes to the high school diploma take effect, beginning with the class of 2029 (current eighth-graders).
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The 12,000-square-foot addition, named the Center for Machining Excellence, will partly serve as an incubator for other foreign companies that want to do business in Indiana.
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The Marion County Election Board voted to strike Terrencio Davis from the ballot for the District 2 seat because he does not live in the district.
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Meager population growth would have serious repercussions for the labor force and economy, putting pressure on officials across the state to make Indiana as appealing a place to live as possible.
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As Trump previews a hard-line immigration policy including militarized mass deportation of illegal immigrants, many in the tech industry are pushing him to expand legal immigration for high-skilled workers.
Many of the priorities related to K-12 that Republican leaders outlined for next year, like expanding school vouchers and limiting property tax hikes, come with a price tag.
Purdue can offer research and technical expertise that sports tech companies may need as they develop their products. Likewise, these companies may create internships and job opportunities for Purdue students and graduates.
The overhaul has been pitched by state officials as a way to boost Indiana’s dismal college-going numbers, but more critically, to also ensure that all Hoosier students—college-bound or not—graduate from high school with high-value, work-ready skills.
The Indiana State Teachers Association, which represents roughly 40,000 Hoosier educators, released a priority agenda on Tuesday—just weeks before state lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse.
Indiana University President Pamela Whitten commended enrollment numbers for school’s new Indianapolis campus and outlined how the university is increasing its presence in emerging industries during her annual State of the University address.
The goal is to double the community college’s early-childhood education programs by 2027, resulting in nearly 2,000 more graduates each year.
Uremovich, who led the Bulldogs to three straight winning seasons, replaces Mike Neu, who was fired 10 games into his ninth season at his alma mater.
Indiana Charter Innovation Center President and CEO Scott Bess wants traditional public school districts to share property tax proportionally.
The 6-0 approval extends the district’s relationship with the schools—most of which are charters—until June 2030.
The money will go to start three programs designed to give students real-world business experience along with their classroom experience.
Raising base salaries for teachers was a key focus of Gov.-elect Mike Braun’s platform during the governor’s race, but anxiety about the state budget might be a roadblock.
Tutoring and intervention programs helped Indiana students recover from COVID-related learning loss. Now the programs—funded by federal COVID relief money—could end if Indiana lawmakers don’t make room for them in the state budget.
Banking, health care, life sciences and advanced manufacturing have already been identified as key industries lacking enough skilled workers in the state and will be the initial focus of high school apprenticeship programs.
Purdue’s inaugural AI summit, held Thursday in downtown Indianapolis, was a daylong event focused on AI and its impact on business, academia and the workforce.
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township will lift pay for its roughly 1,000 teachers and its administrators.
Indiana’s public universities are seeking millions of dollars for capital projects, but the state’s Commission for Higher Education wants lawmakers to concentrate funding in the next budget cycle on deferred-maintenance projects.
The Lake States Dairy Center—a nonprofit educational affiliate of Fair Oaks Farms—will receive the contribution from seven financial institutions, the organizations announced Tuesday.
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction for the 66-acre development centered on space exploration and science education east of Grand Park Sports Campus.
Special education positions remain the hardest to fill in Indiana, according to the state’s job board.
