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Ascend Indiana Our vision is for all Hoosiers & all employers to be equipped to thrive in Indiana's evolving economy.

Ascend Indiana strives to ensure every Indiana employer has access to the skilled workforce necessary to thrive, and every Indiana citizen has the opportunity to pursue a meaningful career path. To do this, Ascend Indiana serves as a catalyst across industry sectors to help connect the supply of skilled talent to demand from employers through proven, scalable programs and innovative solutions. This work comes at a critical inflection point as the nation continues to evolve from an industrial to an information-based economy, fundamentally changing the way employers across all sectors operate and the people they hire.

Happy Labor Day! Our Ascend team will be out of the office today to celebrate the social and economic achievements of Am...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Our Ascend team will be out of the office today to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday, September 8.

Join us for the Indiana Student-Led Business Exchange on September 22!Whether you're launching a new student-led busines...
09/01/2026

Join us for the Indiana Student-Led Business Exchange on September 22!

Whether you're launching a new student-led business or looking to strengthen an existing
program, this convening will equip you with practical strategies to build engaging, sustainable work-based learning experiences. During the session, you'll learn how to align student-led businesses with curriculum, secure administrative support, develop sustainable funding models, strengthen employer partnerships, and increase student engagement while connecting with educators and partners from across Indiana.

Register today and reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/oW3q50Zzq8x

We're hiring!Ascend Indiana is looking for a Senior Manager of Workforce Strategies to help advance innovative workforce...
08/20/2026

We're hiring!

Ascend Indiana is looking for a Senior Manager of Workforce Strategies to help advance innovative workforce solutions that connect Hoosiers, employers, and education partners.

This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative leader who wants to help shape Indiana’s workforce future and make a meaningful impact across the state.

Interested in joining the Ascend team? Learn more and apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4455944724/

This week, the Ascend team is spending some much-deserved time out of the office for our summer shutdown. We'll be back ...
06/29/2026

This week, the Ascend team is spending some much-deserved time out of the office for our summer shutdown. We'll be back on Monday, July 6. Happy Independence Day!

In observance of Memorial Day, our Ascend team will be out of the office today to honor those who lost their lives while...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our Ascend team will be out of the office today to honor those who lost their lives while defending their country. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday, May 26.

04/09/2026

As the landscape of secondary education shifts toward practical mastery, understanding classroom and real-world application has never been more critical.

Join the Institute for Quality Education (IQE) and Ascend Indiana for an overview on the future of Indiana’s graduation requirements and how we incorporate Work-Based Learning (WBL)—from school-based enterprises to high-level apprenticeships.

To register, click the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BU8RZHU-QzaP1UMG4cGZjw

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Ascend team will be out of the office today to celebrate the life and l...
01/19/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Ascend team will be out of the office today to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday, January 20.

Exciting news: the Untapped journey continues!Explore our growing collection of Untapped talent resources, built to prov...
01/05/2026

Exciting news: the Untapped journey continues!

Explore our growing collection of Untapped talent resources, built to provide employers, educators, and partners with best practices for engaging overlooked and emerging talent across Marion County.

Watch videos from recent discussions, access practical tools, and even submit your own questions to help shape future Untapped content.

Start exploring: https://untapped.today/

Happy Holidays! The Ascend team will be out of the office today through January 1 to spend time with family and friends....
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! The Ascend team will be out of the office today through January 1 to spend time with family and friends. We'll be back in the office on Friday, January 2.

Join us in welcoming our new Ascend team member, Mara Klaunig! 🎉Mara joined the Ascend team as our Senior Director of Wo...
12/12/2025

Join us in welcoming our new Ascend team member, Mara Klaunig! 🎉

Mara joined the Ascend team as our Senior Director of Workforce Strategies in October. She most recently worked as Director of Workforce Analytics and Business Intelligence at the Department of Workforce Development. Mara has extensive experience in translating complex labor market and credential data into actionable workforce and education strategies.

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1210 Waterway Boulevard #5000
Indianapolis, IN
46202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(317) 464-5412

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