Valerie Barmes and her family drove 20 minutes for a day of fun at the new all-inclusive playground at Longfellow Park in Washington. Her 2-year-old son uses a wheelchair and has mobility issues. "He isn’t able to create his own fun, so really whenever we play with him we have to create fun for him," … Continue reading ‘They are all just kids here’: All-inclusive playground ready for play in Washington
Four schools in the Indiana Uplands have been selected to join ROI’s UpLabs network, a collaboration of schools that have embedded digital fabrication labs to empower students as adaptive problem solvers through making. With state-of-the-art equipment and project-based learning instruction, these labs are developing a region of makers ready to excel in the next generation … Continue reading Four schools added to UpLabs Digital Fabrication Lab Network
Take a stroll around the Jasper Courthouse Square and you will see revitalization in action. On one corner is a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, perfect for a fall evening gathering with friends. Another corner has a group of large swings perfect for soaking up the sun and the scenery of the historic downtown … Continue reading Revitalization in action: Jasper Courthouse Square project progressing
ROI has selected Barr-Reeve Community Schools, Crawford County Community School Corporation, and East Washington School Corporation for participation in the fourth cohort of ROI’s Ready Schools initiative.
Westcott Lifestyle Neighborhood features paired homes, Smithville Fiber and smart home features.
ROI conducted a signing day experience for students and employers participating in the second cohort of the UpSkill Work and Learn program.
Career Connected Learning (CCL) in Brown County offers students career-related opportunities such as career exploration, career engagement and career experiences that all require local industry partnerships. Our Brown County Schools students are involved in CCL activities throughout K-12, but there’s a new opportunity that’s unique to our high school students. Brown County High School sophomores … Continue reading EAGLE CORNER: Career Connected Learning offering apprenticeships to local students
UpSkill is a two- to three-year work and learn experience that provides selected high school students with a paid job, career credentials, and college courses.
On May 16, representatives from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC-Crane) hosted a special recognition lunch at Naval Support Activity Crane for the seven inaugural participants in the Supply Chain Management - Department of Defense Military Certificate program.
Indiana Uplands students are discovering career pathways and regional employers are growing their workforce through ROI's UpSkill Work & Learn, a modern youth apprenticeship program. UpSkill students gain real-life work experiences and connections they can use in future careers in the Uplands. ROI had the opportunity to speak with six UpSkill students about their experiences … Continue reading UpSkill Work & Learn: A Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program
On April 25, ROI convened 100 Indiana Uplands students from eight high schools gathered along with 50 school educators, administrators and industry leaders in Brown County for the second annual Uplands Made student-run business conference. At the event, students toured Eagle Manufacturing’s new facility, showcased their products, and led presentations on screen printing, production management, … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Second annual Uplands Made conference
ROI is now welcoming proposals from school districts for Ready Schools and Digital Fabrication Labs. Ready Schools proposals due June 3. UpLabs Proposals due May 26.
Washington is a “Community on the Rise” in the Indiana Uplands. Watch the video to see for yourself!
ROI has opened a grant opportunity to implement strategies that improve digital equity and inclusion in the Indiana Uplands. Grant amounts: $5,000 – $50,000, or $100,000 for projects with a regional scope, serving all 11 counties of the Uplands. Applications due May 23, 2023. Download the Digital Towns Grant Guidelines (PDF).Download the Digital Towns Informational Slides … Continue reading Digital Towns grant opportunity opens
ROI is proud to announce the 2023 winners of the Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards. The Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards recognize deserving people, organizations, and projects that have made meaningful improvements to education, workforce, economic development, and quality of place within the 11 counties of the Uplands region (Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, … Continue reading Indiana Uplands Innovation Award winners recognized at ROI’s 2023 Annual Report to the Region
