Program supports grant writers pursuing projects and programs that improve the quality of life for Uplands residents.
Twenty-four grant writing fellows form second cohort in professional development program
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ROI expands STEM Fellows program to middle school educators
Seventeen middle school educators began their fellowship year in August, bringing the total number to 111 Fellows working to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities in Indiana Uplands classrooms and schools.
ROI welcomes 18 career coaches in second fellowship cohort
Eighteen individuals who serve as school principals and counselors, career coaches, work-based and internship coordinators, teachers, or adult educators have been selected for ROI's Career Coaching Fellowship.
Oct 12: Financing Infrastructure Webinar
Indiana experts will outline practical options and techniques to finance infrastructure to grow the Indiana Uplands.
The Uplands Region: A model for other School-based Enterprise networks
By Conexus Indiana. Several months ago, ROI brought together seven school-based enterprises (SBEs) from across the Indiana Uplands region, allowing students, advisers and administrators to share best practices while also connecting with area business owners. What came from the first “Uplands Made Network” convening was a blueprint, of sorts, for how to drive successful partnerships between schools and local companies through student-run businesses.
Grant Fellowship Applications Due Sept 2
Applications are due September 2 for ROI’s second cohort of Grant Writing Fellows.
First cohort of Grant Writing Fellows secures $1.78 million in grants for Uplands region
This past spring, ROI graduated its first cohort of Grant Writing Fellows. Participants engaged in a 2-day grant writing course facilitated by Purdue Extension to begin the fellowship and then met monthly for eight virtual follow-on sessions on a variety of topics, including: Professional writing, Creating an effective logic model, Building a better budget, Finding … Continue reading First cohort of Grant Writing Fellows secures $1.78 million in grants for Uplands region
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.
Indiana Uplands READI funding to begin with two competitive funding programs to advance regional quality of place and housing
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) and Radius Indiana, in collaboration with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, is launching two competitive funding programs made possible through the region’s Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) award.
COSMOS – Three School Districts, One Mission
What happens with three rural school districts collaborate in radical new ways?
UpSkill Work & Learn Signing Day
The first cohort of the UpSkill Work & Learn program celebrated with a Signing Day!
Applications open for Career Coaching Fellowship
Applications are now open for cohort 2 of the ROI Career Coaching Fellowship! This cohort will participate in a 10-month fellowship focused on the development of authentic career connections and articulated pathways that lead to high opportunity and high wage jobs.
Nomination Announcement: STEM Fellows
Uplands Middle School Principals: Nominate a middle school teacher for the 2022-2023 STEM Fellowship cohort by Friday, May 20th.
Seven student-run businesses form “Uplands Made” Network
This week, ROI gathered SEVEN Indiana Uplands student-run businesses for the first Uplands Made conference. This was the first event for students, advisors, and administrators to gather all together since launching their businesses in the last couple of years. Eagle Manufacturing (Brown County High School)Edgewood Coffee Corral (Edgewood High School)Jeep Engineering & Manufacturing (Northeast Dubois … Continue reading Seven student-run businesses form “Uplands Made” Network
New science and technology foundation positioned to support catalytic growth opportunities at WestGate@Crane Technology Park
The Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF) is a nonprofit research foundation dedicated to enhancing the vitality of WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The USTF will lead the physical development of WestGate as an innovation district and grow the park’s capabilities in emerging technology areas such as microelectronics, artificial intelligence, and hypersonics.