During Innovate Indiana’s recent Education-to-Employment (E2E) Convergence event, educators and employers alike extolled the virtues of gaining real-time job experience while in school and the role that such programs play in securing employment upon graduation. One such pathway involves externships, which allow students to shadow experienced workers on the job and at times offer limited… Read more »
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IU Kokomo program gets freshmen business students an early start in job interview skills
As Indiana’s colleges and universities strive to produce more job-ready graduates for growing industries, another priority — that of instilling “soft skills” among prospective employees — is a priority as well. During Innovate Indiana’s recent E2E Convergence conference held at IUPUI’s Campus Center, these “soft skills” — areas that range from communications, leadership traits and… Read more »
Army veteran pursuing MBA at IU Kokomo is the youngest economic developer in Indiana
At 28 years old, Nathan Kring is doing what nobody else in Indiana at his age is doing — leading a local economic development organization. At the same time, he is completing a master of business administration (MBA) degree at IU Kokomo after a four-year stint as an interpreter with the U.S. Army’s 10th… Read more »
IUK's 'Grand Challenge': Changing a culture that does not always value higher education
When most folks in the Indiana University community hear the term “Grand Challenges,” the first thing that usually sprouts to mind is IU’s $300 million effort to fund interdisciplinary research projects addressing some of the world’s most pressing and large-scale issues during the next five years. But at IU Kokomo, Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke has put… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence takes an in-depth look at higher ed, industry practices to bridge the "skills gap" throughout Indiana
Since 2013, the state of Indiana has added more than 140,000 jobs. That’s a good story to tell, said former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann — but there’s a catch. “The tough part about that if you’re the employer … is you know how difficult it now is to find employees,” Ellspermann said. “That’s the… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence to focus on improved career preparedness and technical proficiency for Indiana’s college graduates
Less than 48 hours from now, leaders in industry, higher education, government and workforce development will gather at IUPUI to address one of Indiana’s most pressing economic issues during the second annual E2E Convergence event. Convened by Innovate Indiana with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., E2E Convergence is focused on increasing and enhancing job-related experiences… Read more »
Economic benefits of research and regional campuses addressed by President Michael A. McRobbie during two-day trip to IU Kokomo
IU President Michael A. McRobbie visited IU Kokomo on April 13-14, where he toured a historic glass factory, met with students and faculty, discussed IU’s research vision with community leaders and dedicated IU Kokomo’s Main Building. Throughout his “McRobbie on the Move” tour, designed to highlight the importance of IU’s regional presence to Indiana as… Read more »
Tuesday debuts IU Day, Indiana University's first-ever international day of engagement
Stand by for fun. And university pride. And philanthropy. And a 24-hour barrage of all things Indiana University as its first-ever IU Day is celebrated across all university campuses statewide. IU Day offers a way for IU alumni, students and friends anywhere on the globe to engage with the IU community through IU Foundation channels… Read more »
McROBBIE: Regional campuses vital to state economy, as well as Indiana University's achievements on a national and global scale
As Indiana University continues to blaze new pathways as one of the world’s top public universities, it remains committed to its core mission of educating, employing and enriching the lives of residents in all corners of Indiana. This was the message relayed Tuesday by IU President Michael A. McRobbie as he paid homage to the… Read more »
IUK chancellor becomes chair of Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance
Already appointed last fall to the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) national board of directors, IU Kokomo Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke earlier this month began a two-year term as chair of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance (GKEDA). Within UEDA, Sciame-Giesecke was involved in the development of the organization’s Journal on Economic Development in Higher Education,… Read more »