Preparing Talent for High-Demand Careers
Preparing people for meaningful careers starts with strong connections between education, industry, and community. Across the Indiana Uplands, ROI partners with schools, employers, and regional leaders to create pathways that help students succeed—both in the classroom and beyond. ROI supports learners through a mix of hands-on experiences and classroom-connected programs:
Work-based & Career Connected Learning
- UpSkill Work & Learn: Paid youth apprenticeships combining work, credentials, and college coursework
- Uplands Made Student-Run Business Network: Student-run businesses that build real-world and entrepreneurial skills
Programs for Educators and Schools
- STEM Fellowship: Advancing classroom innovation in high-demand fields
- Career Coaching Fellowship: Helping educators guide students toward viable career paths
- Career Exploration Instructional Materials: Tools that connect classroom learning to real careers
- Ready Schools: Ensuring every Indiana Uplands student graduates ready for college or career
Innovative Learning Environments
- UpLabs: Digital fabrication labs for hands-on technical skill development
- MOMENTUM Microelectronics Workforce Development: Specialized facilities & programs for microelectronics discovery
These efforts are helping build a more connected and responsive education and workforce system—one that supports students, meets employer needs, and expands opportunity across the Indiana Uplands.