Betsy Trotzke, Author at Regional Opportunity Initiatives

Skill UP! work-based learning provides authentic job experiences & soft skill development

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Work-based learning has become a popular term among employers, educators, and education policy-makers. Loosely defined, work-based learning is an educational experience that engages students in a work experience while he or she completes a course of study. The experience allows students to build technical and professional skills and gain invaluable industry experience, while they earn … Continue reading Skill UP! work-based learning provides authentic job experiences & soft skill development

Southwest Central Indiana schools awarded Lilly Endowment counseling grants

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Three school districts and one charter school in Southwest Central Indiana were awarded grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. to implement strategies to strengthen school counseling programs for their students. Brown County Schools, Bloomington Project School, Monroe County Community School Corporation, and Orleans Community School Corporation were among 52 Indiana school corporations and charter schools selected … Continue reading Southwest Central Indiana schools awarded Lilly Endowment counseling grants

Ready Schools visit student-run machine shop

Posted on November 20, 2017August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

The ROI team and the 2017 cohort of Ready Schools recently joined the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) for a visit to Cardinal Manufacturing at Eleva-Strum Schools in Strum, Wisconsin. Cardinal Manufacturing is a student-run machine shop that teaches students needed technical or soft skills. These high school students learn to manage a … Continue reading Ready Schools visit student-run machine shop

ROI welcomes Brian D. Blackwell as Director of Industry and Quality of Place Initiatives

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI) is proud to announce and welcome Brian D. Blackwell as Director of Industry and Quality of Place Initiatives.

ROI awards $275,000 in grants to community foundations for out-of-school STEM learning opportunities

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Community Foundations in each of the 11 counties to sub-grant funds for existing STEM programs or new out-of-school programs BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc., has announced a new grant opportunity to advance K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning in all of Southwest Central Indiana’s 11 counties. Facilitated through each of Southwest … Continue reading ROI awards $275,000 in grants to community foundations for out-of-school STEM learning opportunities

New Indiana-based Applied Research Institute forms significant board; funds first major project

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Leaders from Indiana government, the state’s largest military asset, industry and research universities have established the Applied Research Institute (ARI).

Boot camp allows educators to explore work environments in advanced manufacturing, life sciences and defense industries

Posted on July 24, 2017February 11, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Externship program gives teachers opportunity to learn about careers in Southwest Central Indiana’s key industry sectors. Fifty-four educators from eight Southwest Central Indiana counties participated in a week-long Educator Boot Camp in June. Educators experienced work environments on site at regional industry employers in the advanced manufacturing, life sciences and national security and defense sectors. … Continue reading Boot camp allows educators to explore work environments in advanced manufacturing, life sciences and defense industries

Six Southwest Central Indiana school districts and communities selected for first cohort of ROI Ready Schools Initiative

Posted on July 21, 2017August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

ROI is pleased to announce that six Southwest Central Indiana school districts will comprise the inaugural cohort of the Ready Schools Initiative.

Fifteen school teachers selected for regional STEM Fellows program

Posted on July 20, 2017October 3, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Fifteen Southwest Central Indiana K-6 school teachers have been selected to advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities in regional elementary schools.

Dartlet and Fourth Economy selected to develop Southwest Central Indiana competitive identity strategy

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Dartlet and Fourth Economy have been selected to develop a competitive identity strategy for Southwest Central Indiana. The two organizations will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop a strong, unifying regional identity and position Southwest Central Indiana as a desirable place for businesses and individuals to work, live, play and invest.

June 29, 2017: Results of I69 Interchange Analyses – Southwest Central Indiana

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

Understanding the Potential of I69 Interchanges in SWCI Learn about the potential that I69 interchange development might offer our region. HWC Engineering will share findings of their I69 interchange analyses informed both by stakeholder feedback and an in-depth review of the interchanges in Daviess, Greene and Monroe counties. This presentation will include a panel discussion … Continue reading June 29, 2017: Results of I69 Interchange Analyses – Southwest Central Indiana

Graduation and career coaches go behind the scenes at Jasper Engines

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Betsy Trotzke

ROI’s graduation and career coaches got a unique opportunity to tour Jasper Engines and Transmissions on May 17.

ROI Introduces Regional Council and New Initiatives at Its First Annual Report to the Region

Posted on May 16, 2017June 16, 2021 by Betsy Trotzke

Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc., introduced a new Regional Council, and a series of education, workforce and quality of life initiatives at its first Annual Report to the Region held on April 26 in French Lick, IN.

Author: Betsy Trotzke