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The Last Mile a first step for justice-involved women
Gov. Holcomb, MC Hammer, The Last Mile graduate Jennifer Browning and DJ Sway Calloway pose for a photo during the graduation of the first cohort of the program at the Indiana Women’s Prison.
Building resilience is one skill 2020 has forced many of us to embrace, but bouncing back from life’s challenges is never easy. The difficulties we face from day to day teach us lifelong skills and build our resilience to weather future hardships.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Jennifer Browning lived what many would consider a relatively “normal” life, aside from some recurring health issues. She graduated from college, took a job in the finance industry, married and had children. She had never been in trouble, never even received a traffic ticket. However, Jennifer’s health issues took a toll on her and eventually led to an opiate addiction. She lost her marriage, custody of her children and ultimately 18 months of her freedom.
While incarcerated, Jennifer learned of an opportunity to join a coding program. She went to the seminar, signed up for the program and was accepted along with 13 other women. Jennifer had only been in the program four months when she was released, but she knew she wanted to continue her journey into the tech world.
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Applications open for Innovate WithIN pitch competition
Applications for the 2021 Innovate WithIN pitch competition are now open!
This competition allows high schoolers from every region of the state a chance to pitch their entrepreneurial idea for a chance at $25,000 and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class innovators to help turn their business from a dream into a reality.
Visit InnovateWithIN.org for more information or to submit an application.
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Your Next Step: Connecting Hoosiers to education resources and career training
Now more than ever, some form of education beyond high school is necessary to secure and keep a meaningful job that provides for you and those you support. As the economy recovers from COVID-19, Hoosiers with college degrees or other credentials beyond high school are best positioned to land the jobs that come back.
That’s why a group of leaders, nonprofits, universities, employers and community organizations have joined together to launch Your Next Step, an initiative to connect Hoosiers to the resources they need to succeed. Those interested in enrolling in education and training, paying for college, searching for jobs, building resumes and understanding different career paths can find the resources they need in one centralized place. It also provides guidance and resources to help with unemployment insurance, childcare, healthcare and more.
To learn more about Your Next Step, visit YourNextStepIN.org.
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Next Generation Hooser Educators Scholarship
As you may remember, in 2016 the General Assembly created the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. This initiative encourages high-achieving students to pursue a career in education.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education provides 200 new scholarships of $7,500 each year (renewable up to four years) in exchange for agreeing to teach in Indiana for five consecutive years at an eligible school.
Students interested in applying must:
- be in the top 20% of their class, or have a top 20% ACT/SAT score to qualify
- submit a clean and complete FAFSA
Students may apply at ScholarTrack.IN.gov before January 31, 2021. Please contact NextTeacher@che.IN.gov with any questions.
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Career coaches prove vital in challenging labor market
As COVID cases continue to rise, a shortage of healthcare workers plagues communities across the country, making a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license a highly marketable vocational credential.
Unfortunately, for Grace, an Indiana job seeker who took time off to have a baby, the state’s "use it or lose it" rule that applies to CNA licenses was about to leave her incapable of advancing her career. She had just five weeks to get hired and get documented work hours on the books, or else her CNA license would expire.
That’s when Grace was referred to the CareSource JobConnect program and met Life Coach Ann De Sisti.
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SBOE requests feedback on K-12 Accountability Framework
The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) is seeking input on a draft framework to serve as the foundation for the next iteration of the State’s K-12 accountability rule.
The SBOE accountability framework, informational webinars and feedback surveys can be found here.
The deadline to provide feedback is December 4. Additional or general comments can also be emailed to SBOE_Comment@sboe.in.gov.
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 2020 Student Advocates Conference
As we look toward the future one thing is clear: innovation within higher education is no longer a choice; it is a necessity if we are to adapt and provide innovative solutions that ensure students succeed.
Join the Indiana Comission for Higher Education December 14-16 for the 2020 Student Advocates Conference, an annual convening of Indiana college advisors, mentors, student leaders and other higher education advocates to share innovative practices and learn about state policies and initiatives impacting college completion and student success.
Innovation is today's higher education imperative. This year's conference will challenge educational institutions and advocates to innovate and rethink how they can provide quality learning opportunities for all students.
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Have an interesting story or event you would like us to share? Email CCT Communications Coordinator Amber Robinson at ARobinson1@cct.in.gov.
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