EmployIndy

““My JAG Specialist is very supportive, and I think the check-ins will help keep me accountable as I pursue my degree,””

““Being in the  YES Indy  program with  EmployIndy  helped me out a lot. I was in a position in life where I didn’t know where I was headed. I learned how to be confident and speak up for myself,””

“And now I get to extend the same support I’ve received through Indy Achieves to my peers on campus.”

“There is something so undeniably helpful about knowing there is somebody in my court right now who wants me to succeed, who will do what they can within their power to give me the tools I need so that I can be successful,” Spears said. “Indy Achieves has taught me that you can rely on people.”

““If somebody wants to advance their career but needs training and can’t afford it, WorkOne Indy is a great avenue for that,” Colton said.”

““We partner with WorkOne Indy because of our shared goal of helping residents like Colton improve their lives through access to training and services that lead to greater economic security and job satisfaction,” said Patricia McKinney, employment and training counselor for the Native American Employment and Training Program at COTRAIC.”

““I think it’s amazing that the state has this resource available to people because, especially in today’s competitive job market, having a degree is not always enough,” Colton said. “You’ve got to find ways to set yourself apart.””

““What really made me choose AES Indiana was the initial connection I had with my supervisor,” Abigail says. “She was welcoming and warm and made me feel like I was going to be supported throughout the whole apprenticeship.””

““The standout feature of the program is its practicality. Apprentices begin contributing immediately, and by the time they graduate, they are fully integrated into our culture and processes,” says Lauren Hutto, Manager, Global Collaborations at AES. “This makes it a strategic investment in all our futures.””

““They’re there to give you advice and help you grow your business.””

““The most valuable part for me is probably being able to interact with artists who you look up to and respect,””

““With Launch Lab, I’m there to learn, but I’m also getting paid, which is a plus, and then I can use that money to fund a mural for my portfolio, which is another plus,””

““It’s a no-brainer. EmployIndy's apprenticeships are an incredible model that gives us the ability to bring in students, train them, hopefully keep them, and give them a career.””

““I'm setting goals for myself, learning how I can achieve the and always thinking about what's next for the future.””

““Incorporating an apprentice program into our workforce development initiatives will develop the skills needed to address the 21st century workforce challenges.””

““The Talent Bound program offers us a unique avenue for providing people with exposure to our company, as well as a different way to connect with talent,” said Peerless Pump’s Human Resources Director, Tammy Poulson.”

““We have extended 2 offers for Maintenance Tech through the Modern Apprenticeship program which is a position in high demand yet low supply of qualified workers,” says Smith.  “We have had difficulty finding individuals with experience or expertise in the area. I see MAP as a way to grow our own and meet our talent needs.””

““MAP is like a Willy Wonka golden ticket that employers just have to cash in,” says Chad Smith, Chief Personnel Officer at  Plastic Recycling, Inc . “The high quality and character of the applicants we have seen just blew my mind. The focus and maturity of the students we interviewed have been really impressive.””

““The program helped me build emotional intelligence, professional confidence, and leadership skills,” she says. “It also helped me earn a full-ride scholarship to the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.””

““I had the chance to support a lot of different work at AES, but the most important part was being exposed to a real-world business environment,” she explains. “I got to see how things operate on a day-to-day basis.””