Certifications Empowering Hoosier Talent

SPONSORED BY IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Certifications Empowering Hoosier Talent Network strives to raise awareness about the vital role of certifications in Indiana’s economic landscape. The network’s mission focuses on promoting the value of certifications, highlighting their critical role in meeting workforce demands, promoting economic mobility for individuals, and enhancing overall economic vitality in the state.

Why Join the Network?

Strengthening Indiana’s economy and advancing workforce development demands a unified and collaborative approach from numerous organizations. Each entity, from state agencies to industry leaders, plays a critical role in shaping a robust economic landscape. By working together in a digital impact network, these organizations can align their strategies and resources to address the pressing needs of the workforce, ensuring that educational programs are tailored to meet industry demands and that certifications are recognized as valuable assets for economic mobility. This collaborative effort not only fosters a more dynamic job market, but also ensures that Indiana’s workforce is well-prepared to contribute to and thrive in the evolving economy. Through such partnerships, the state can achieve sustained economic growth and offer its citizens prosperous and fulfilling career opportunities.

Key Contributing Stakeholders

  • Eleven Fifty Academy
  • Indiana Department of Workforce Development
  • Indiana Department of Education
  • Siemens
  • Indiana Commission for Higher Education
  • Indiana Chamber
  • City of Indianapolis
  • Techpoint
  • American Welding Society
  • CompTIA
  • ESCO
  • Indiana Economic Development Corporation
  • Indiana Association of Career & Technical Education Districts
  • Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents
  • Indiana Association of School Principals
  • Indiana Department of Homeland Security
  • Indiana Governor's Workforce Cabinet
  • Indiana Office of Technology
  • Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
  • Indiana School Counselor Association
  • Ivy + Career Link
  • Manufacturing Skills Standards Council
  • National Association of Manufacturers
  • National Center for Construction Education & Research
  • National Healthcare Association
  • National Institute of Metalworking Standards
  • Purdue University
  • Smart Automation Certification Alliance
  • The Indiana State Board of Nursing
  • Vincennes University
  • Lilly Endowment
  • Lumina Foundation
  • Strada Education
  • 160 Driving Academy
  • DriveCO CDL Learning
  • CredLens

Request to Join

Is your organization passionate about meeting Indiana’s workforce needs? Provide your information and an ambassador will be in touch to discuss next steps.


Impact Areas
Workforce Certifications
Economic Development
Training & Education