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Conexus Indiana honors Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College, with 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 14, 2024) Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award recipient, joining an esteemed group of leaders […]

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Ivy Tech Community College and Conexus Indiana to develop skills training to accelerate smart manufacturing technology adoption statewide

Ivy Tech Community College and Conexus Indiana today announced the details of a new collaboration aimed at increasing the number of advanced manufacturing firms across the state that have integrated digital technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning in their operations and manufacturing processes.

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Four Indiana student-run businesses awarded at Conexus Indiana Case Competition

Teams of student leaders from Eastbrook High School, Mitchell High School, Perry Central High School and White River Valley High School will receive cash prizes to support their School-based Enterprise (SBE), an in-school entrepreneurial advanced manufacturing and logistics business that is managed and operated by students.

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Blog Post

Writing the book on careers in manufacturing

When Mary Jutzi joined Batesville Products Inc. (BPI) as a digital marketing associate in 2021, she knew the custom aluminum casting firm produced a variety of products for a number […]

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Michael Solliday runs School-based Enterprise, Wolverine Enterprises, to Rising 30 honors

Being the CEO of a company is not the typical life of an 18 year old. While Michael Solliday has the customary responsibilities of every high school student he has […]

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Conexus Student Industries launches to boost Indiana’s future advanced manufacturing and logistics workforce

INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2023) – Conexus Indiana announced today the official launch of Conexus Student Industries, a statewide network of 15 high schools dedicated to developing advanced manufacturing and logistics […]

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Working groups dig into details to advance the state

Conexus Indiana has 10 Working Groups organized under three areas of focus – economic development, talent and research. The working groups welcome subject-matter experts from Indiana businesses, education and the public-sector to create and implement tangible solutions with measurable outcomes. 

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Amplify Stories

Internship program expands opportunities for college grads with disabilities

A Ball State University student who interned with Conexus Indiana is giving high marks to a program designed to improve employment prospects for college graduates with physical disabilities. Ball State […]

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Supply chain focus launches IU senior’s career

Before long, lessons learned at the Conexus Indiana Case Competition could be contributing to the effort to put people on Mars. Blake Bradley, an Indiana University Kelley School of Business […]

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From Conexus intern to employee

“It’s a golden opportunity. Even if you start doing simple tasks, if you work hard enough, you’ll be given the chance to succeed. The networking opportunities I had were a […]

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Growing Teens for Life ‘Catapulting’ teens into Indiana’s workforce

White’s Residential & Family Services will launch a major workforce training module in July 2021 on its Wabash campus. In partnership with Conexus Indiana, White’s ever-growing vocational initiative, Growing Teens for […]

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