With plenty of opportunities for young people to attend college, earn certificates, or enter the workforce after receiving a high school diploma, students are considering what their pathway will look like after they graduate. Not all students will end up at a traditional four-year college, some will choose to pursue a certification or go straight … Continue reading School counselor helps students prep for post-secondary success
First microelectronics apprenticeship begins in Indiana Uplands region
Washington High School senior Xavier Frankill will serve as a Staff Engineer with Reliable MicroSystems.
Students, parents, and employers see momentum with UpSkill youth apprenticeship program
When college freshman Ethan Scott graduates from the Indiana University Luddy School, he will already have five years of work experience in the world of information technology. While in high school, Ethan began working as an IT support technician for Five Star Technology Solutions through ROI’s UpSkill Work and Learn modern youth apprenticeship program that … Continue reading Students, parents, and employers see momentum with UpSkill youth apprenticeship program
UpSkill welcomes second cohort with signing day
ROI conducted a signing day experience for students and employers participating in the second cohort of the UpSkill Work and Learn program.
EAGLE CORNER: Career Connected Learning offering apprenticeships to local students
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
Building bright futures: High schoolers find success with UpSkill apprenticeship program
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.
UpSkill Work & Learn and Code/IT programs awarded READI funding; will strengthen regional talent pipeline in the Indiana Uplands
Two talent development programs have been awarded READI funding to prepare high school students and adults for regionally relevant, high-demand careers in the Uplands.
UpSkill Work and Learn welcomes students and employers
Last week, ROI conducted its second signing day and orientation for students and employers participating in our pilot high school work and learn program.
UpSkill Work & Learn Signing Day
The first cohort of the UpSkill Work & Learn program celebrated with a Signing Day!
ROI awarded youth apprenticeship funding from Ascend Indiana
Regional Opportunity Initiatives is excited to be selected for the Indiana Youth Apprenticeship Accelerator award that will serve to accelerate the implementation of ROI's UpSkill Work and Learn Initiative and the region’s industry cluster strategies.