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Bright colors, community pride: Murals make Indiana Uplands shine

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

We're the Indiana Uplands, where the arts thrive in many forms -- unique art galleries, historic theaters, music festivals, and artisan fairs. Of course we have beautiful, eye-popping murals in our communities! From colorful murals displaying historic figures to picturesque paintings on the side of buildings welcoming visitors to communities, you will find awe-inspiring art … Continue reading Bright colors, community pride: Murals make Indiana Uplands shine

Students, parents, and employers see momentum with UpSkill youth apprenticeship program

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

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

Ready Schools Cohort 4 takes promising practice visit to Wisconsin student-run business

Posted on by Emily Menkedick

In November, ROI Ready Schools Cohort 4 members traveled to Cardinal Manufacturing to learn about this successful student-run business in rural Strum, Wisconsin. Ready Schools is ROI’s flagship educational design-thinking framework that supports PK-12 school districts in aligning their curricular and programmatic offerings to the academic and workforce needs of the Indiana Uplands.

Creating coders: Code/IT Academy expands to Crawford and Washington counties

Posted on by Betsy Trotzke

Uplanders in Crawford and Washington counties are developing their skills in web development and associated technologies less than a year after a READI-funded expansion of the Code/IT Academy. This year, the Mill was awarded READI funding for the Code/IT Academy to prepare adults for regionally relevant, high-demand careers in the Uplands. The free, cohort-based program … Continue reading Creating coders: Code/IT Academy expands to Crawford and Washington counties

Residents gather to celebrate ribbon cutting of downtown Jasper square

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

With a ribbon cutting, live music, games, and food, the city of Jasper residents celebrated the completion of the renovated Downtown Square earlier this month. For years, the City of Jasper worked to develop a plan to replace the historic courthouse square infrastructure and revitalize the downtown area. Nearly $250,000 in READI funding is being used to … Continue reading Residents gather to celebrate ribbon cutting of downtown Jasper square

Selling school spirit, snacks, and smiles: Puphouse Bookstore at Orleans Elementary School

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

With quarters in hand, Orleans Elementary School students surround the table at Puphouse Bookstore three times a week, eagerly awaiting their turn to buy stickers, pencils, snacks, and Bulldog merchandise from classmates. There is no need to advertise when the Puphouse will open because kids just find out, said Orleans Elementary School STEM Teacher Anna … Continue reading Selling school spirit, snacks, and smiles: Puphouse Bookstore at Orleans Elementary School

Connected community: MYPath project makes strides in Owen County, sets goals for regional impact

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

On an overcast Wednesday morning, nine people gathered at the Riverfront Trailhead of the MYPath Trail System in Owen County.  The rain held off for the group’s mile-long walk along the Riverfront Trail that winds by the White River, into the wetlands restoration area, and through a lowland reforestation project before looping back around to … Continue reading Connected community: MYPath project makes strides in Owen County, sets goals for regional impact