Raquel Bahamonde, Author at The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

Purdue University partners with Ascend Indiana to help students with career and internship searches while providing one-on-one support

Raquel Bahamonde2024-02-15T10:29:14-05:00February 15, 2024|

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University has formed a partnership with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to good and promising career opportunities in Indiana. Through the Ascend Network, the initiative’s online job matching platform, Purdue University students will be able to connect with Indiana jobs and internships that match their skill sets and interests and will receive increased one-on-one career guidance and job search support. In addition, this partnership provides Indiana’s leading employers with a unique platform for hiring Purdue students. Since its inception in 2017, Ascend has connected more than 4,700 Hoosiers with jobs, internships and training opportunities in all sectors across the state. More than 740 employers are currently using the network, and more than 50% of candidates on the network are from underrepresented backgrounds. “The quality of life that one experiences while living and working in [...]

Anderson University establishes partnership with Ascend Indiana

Raquel Bahamonde2024-02-06T11:16:00-05:00February 6, 2024|

Anderson, Ind. — Anderson University has formed a partnership with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to good and promising career opportunities in Indiana. Through the Ascend Network, the initiative’s online job matching platform, AU students will be able to connect with Indiana jobs and internships that match their skill sets and interests and will receive increased one-on-one career guidance and job search support. In addition, this partnership provides Indiana’s leading employers with a unique platform for hiring AU students. Since its inception in 2017, Ascend has connected more than 4,700 Hoosiers with jobs, internships, and training opportunities in all sectors across the state. More than 740 employers are currently using the network and more than 50 percent of the candidates on the network are from underrepresented backgrounds. “AU is excited to partner with Ascend Indiana to better support our [...]

IIB: New BioCrossroads CEO bullish on Indiana’s life sciences future

Raquel Bahamonde2024-03-15T11:54:38-04:00February 5, 2024|

In February, BioCrossroads, the life sciences initiative of CICP, announced Vince Wong as its new President and CEO. Wong said his experience with both a major corporation and a small startup will prove valuable for his new role. Wong discussed how his previous work will benefit his new job and the state in an interview with Inside INdiana Business, Business of Health Reporter Kylie Veleta. READ MORE (Sources: Inside INdiana Business, BioCrossroads)

New IU Indianapolis, Lilly partnership to boost talent pipelines, workforce development with support from CICP, 16 Tech

Raquel Bahamonde2024-03-29T13:25:57-04:00February 1, 2024|

Indiana University Indianapolis and Eli Lilly and Company are launching a new co-op partnership to enhance talent pipelines and expand workforce development opportunities for people in central Indiana. The collaboration will connect undergraduate students from several IU Indianapolis schools and degree programs with opportunities at Lilly. This hands-on training will position students to enter and grow their careers in the state of Indiana while meeting the talent needs at one of the state’s largest employers. Additionally, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and 16 Tech Innovation District will join IU Indianapolis and Lilly to enhance the experience of students selected for the co-op through member events, team building, experiential learning, volunteer opportunities and more. This enhanced programming with the support of CICP and 16 Tech will build more place-based learning and networking opportunities that connect students to life in Indianapolis [...]

BioCrossroads Welcomes Vince Wong as President and CEO

Raquel Bahamonde2024-01-31T09:05:19-05:00January 31, 2024|

In a pivotal moment for Indiana’s life sciences sector, Vince will play a crucial role in championing the newly released life sciences industry strategy. INDIANAPOLIS — Following a thorough national search, BioCrossroads, a catalyst for Indiana's life sciences sector, today announced the appointment of Vince Wong as its new president and CEO. An esteemed leader with a rich background in healthcare and life sciences, Vince takes the helm at BioCrossroads ready to harness his vast expertise to elevate the organization’s impact on Indiana’s life sciences ecosystem. Vince’s extensive experience at both multinational and venture backed start-up life science companies, coupled with deep-rooted insights into the life sciences sector, both locally and nationally, position him as a visionary leader who will help drive the recently released life sciences strategy for Indiana. Read the report: TEConomy Partners: A Strategic Roadmap for Advancing [...]

Indiana leaders form coalition to build, grow youth apprenticeship

Raquel Bahamonde2024-01-23T08:25:38-05:00January 23, 2024|

Business, education, government and philanthropic leaders join forces to help solve workforce development crisis INDIANAPOLIS – More than 100 Indiana leaders, including corporate CEOs, university presidents, K-12 superintendents and state government officials, have joined a coalition to develop a statewide modern youth apprenticeship system in Indiana as one potential solution to the state’s mounting workforce crisis. The group recently kicked off a 10-month Implementation Lab (referred to as an iLab), an intensive collaborative that will result in a comprehensive, statewide plan to increase the number of available modern youth apprenticeships. The youth apprenticeship model allows 11th grade high school students to participate in a three-year, paid work-and-learn program. The apprenticeship culminates in a high school diploma, college credit and an industry credential, while at the same time preparing students for in-demand careers. CEMETS iLab Indiana is the brainchild of Ursula [...]

Igniting an Industry: A Strategic Vision for Indiana’s Future as a Global Leader in Life Sciences

Raquel Bahamonde2024-01-09T00:42:32-05:00January 8, 2024|

Collaborative efforts in four key areas will establish Indiana as the leading state for advancing innovations into products that improve health and well-being INDIANAPOLIS – Marking a significant milestone since Indiana’s designation as a federal Tech Hub in October 2023, BioCrossroads today unveils a groundbreaking strategic framework poised to catapult Indiana to the forefront of the global life sciences sector. This comprehensive industry strategy, crafted in collaboration with TEConomy Partners, is set to transform Indiana’s life sciences landscape, focusing on four pivotal areas: Fostering research and development and innovation Enhancing the state’s life sciences manufacturing ecosystem Boosting Indiana’s life sciences talent and workforce Supporting connections and outreach across the sector This strategy is set to transform Indiana’s life sciences sector through the development of strategic manufacturing hubs and targeted investments that enhance the state's domestic manufacturing capabilities. These efforts are [...]

A Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Indiana’s Life Sciences Industries

Raquel Bahamonde2024-01-09T00:23:58-05:00January 8, 2024|

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Ascend Indiana names new President and CEO and New Board Chair

Raquel Bahamonde2023-12-21T08:17:18-05:00December 21, 2023|

INDIANAPOLIS – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and Ascend Indiana announce that Conexus Indiana COO and Chief Talent Officer Brad Rhorer has been named president and CEO of Ascend Indiana, CICP’s talent and workforce development initiative, and will succeed Jason Kloth in January. Concurrently, Board Vice Chair Bridget Boyle, head of people and culture for Roche Diagnostics, has been named chair of the Ascend Board of Directors, succeeding founding chair Mark Hill, who will step down at the beginning of the year. In October, Ascend Indiana announced that President and CEO Jason Kloth would step down on January 1, 2024. Kloth helped to create the talent and workforce development initiative nearly nine years ago and grew it into an organization that received more than $50 million in philanthropic funding since its inception in 2016 and has connected more than 4,700 [...]

IEDC to support TechPoint’s 25th annual ‘Best of Tech’ Mira Awards

Raquel Bahamonde2023-12-21T01:04:24-05:00December 19, 2023|

Nominations are open now and tickets are on sale for the gala event at the Old National Centre on April 26 INDIANAPOLIS — TechPoint today announced a partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) for the highly anticipated 25th anniversary Mira Awards gala honoring the “Best of Tech” in Indiana as the first-ever marquee presenter. Leading up to the Mira Awards gala, IEDC is co-sponsoring IDEA Week with TechPoint and the innovation festival’s creator, the University of Notre Dame. The Mira Awards program recognizes excellence and innovation in 18 different award categories that highlight organizations and individuals who represent the best and brightest innovators across the state. Simply being a Mira Award nominee has garnered honorees the attention of investors and potential partners and employees who want to work with exciting enterprises. IEDC’s support will also help Hoosier startup founders [...]

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