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Grants Support Expansion of Indiana Apprenticeship Programs
DWD is providing up to $700,000 in grants to fund existing and emerging apprenticeship programs across Indiana. Funds will be given to programs that engage industry and other partners to expand apprenticeships to non-traditional sectors and underserved populations, identify ways to promote and advance greater inclusion and diversity in apprenticeships and/or create or expand pre-apprenticeship programs.
A recent Apprenticeship Week proclamation from Governor Mike Pence addresses the importance of apprenticeships. It notes that Indiana has 544 registered apprenticeship programs currently serving nearly 14,000 Hoosiers. The proclamation also encourages the development of apprenticeship programs, which are a win-win for both employers and employees and a proven method of skilling up Indiana’s workforce.
The deadline to apply for the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant is December 12, 2016. Click here for grant guidelines, including a timeline, list of eligible applicants and more application information.
 Kyleigh Lay, a junior at Shelbyville High School, was awarded first place in the math skills competition and Elena Floyd, a senior from Whiteland High School, was awarded second place in the public speaking competition at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Student Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. In all, more than 150 students competed in math skills, employability skills and public speaking.
A record-setting 800-plus students attended the 20th Annual National Student Leadership Academy. Roy Thomas, a senior from Anderson High School, addressed the crowd at the Leadership Luncheon. Roy was just one of two JAG students selected from across the nation to serve as speakers for the event. The conference provided all students with exciting and interactive learning activities designed to invigorate their commitment to graduating school.
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CHE Launches Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now accepting applications for the Next Generation Teacher Scholarship. High achieving Hoosier students
interested in teaching must be nominated by a teacher or school administrator and submit a student
application by December 31, 2016.
The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each year of college for students who commit to teaching in
Indiana for five years after earning their degrees.
To qualify for the scholarship, students must either graduate in the highest 20 percent of their high
school class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. To continue earning the
scholarship in college students must earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours
per year. Current college students are also eligible for the scholarship, but priority will be given to high
school students..learn more
 Hoosier Hot 50:
Job of the Month
Each month, this newsletter will highlight one of the Hoosier Hot 50 (HH50) jobs. HH50 is a listing of the fastest growing, high-wage jobs of tomorrow. The list's ranking is based on expected demand and wages in 2022 for the state of Indiana. Although HH50 focuses on the jobs of tomorrow, there are several professions that are hot now.
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#20 - Plumber
Average Salary: $49,310
Education Training: Certification
Major Industry: Architecture and Construction
2012 Employment: 8,280
2022 Projections: 9,444
Annual Growth: 14.06%
Annual Change: 300
"The best part of my job is this feeling that you get once you've completed a larger project. It's nice to know you've done that. And this is sort of going to be in place for a long time. The person that would like this job is somebody who's hands on, likes to figure out how things work and doesn't mind getting a little bit dirty once in awhile. Some days are hard, some days are easy, but it's a good balance for somebody that wants to stay active." ~ Jack, Plumber (watch video)
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