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EAGLE CORNER: Career Connected Learning offering apprenticeships to local students

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Suzannah Couch

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

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Suzannah Couch

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.

Inaugural participants in Ivy Tech Department of Defense Logistics program recognized at special event at NSA Crane

Posted on May 23, 2023June 9, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

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.

UpSkill Work & Learn and Code/IT programs awarded READI funding; will strengthen regional talent pipeline in the Indiana Uplands

Posted on May 22, 2023May 24, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

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 & Learn: A Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Suzannah Couch

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

Photo Gallery: Second annual Uplands Made conference

Posted on April 26, 2023April 28, 2023 by Suzannah Couch

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

Applications open for Ready Schools & Digital Fabrication Labs

Posted on April 26, 2023May 4, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

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: A Community on the Rise

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Washington is a “Community on the Rise” in the Indiana Uplands. Watch the video to see for yourself!

Digital Towns grant opportunity opens

Posted on April 26, 2023August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Indiana Uplands Innovation Award winners recognized at ROI’s 2023 Annual Report to the Region

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by Suzannah Couch

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

Photo Gallery: ROI Annual Report to the Region

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Suzannah Couch

Smiles were big and excitement for the future of a Region on the Rise filled the air during ROI's Annual Report to the Region at the French Lick Resort Conference Center on April 13. All day ROI celebrated the hard work, innovation, and collaboration that is moving the Indiana Uplands towards a more prosperous future. … Continue reading Photo Gallery: ROI Annual Report to the Region

Wininger Construction awarded Indiana Uplands READI grant to advance housing opportunities near WestGate@Crane

Posted on April 18, 2023May 22, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Funds from this grant will be used to build infrastructure (water/sewer) for the Westcott neighborhood, a home development in Greene County.

Bryant Niehoff named Uplands Science and Technology Foundation CEO

Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

The Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF) is a nonprofit research foundation dedicated to enhancing the vitality of WestGate@Crane Technology Park. Niehoff will lead USTF and advance its mission to grow the WestGate Technology Park into a nationally-recognized innovation community.

Hopewell Neighborhood to receive $1.8 million in READI Funding

Posted on March 8, 2023May 22, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

The City of Bloomington will receive $1.8 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding for construction on Jackson Street as part of the new Hopewell neighborhood.

STEM Fellows: Where Are They Now?

Posted on February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 by Emily Menkedick

It was in 2017 when Emily Johnson was one of ROI’s first STEM Fellows in cohort one. Johnson credits the ROI STEM Fellowship with jumpstarting her career journey to where she is now.