Conexus Indiana

We're excited to share that Conexus Indiana has been selected as #CEMETS #iLabIndiana's industry talent association for advanced manufacturing and logistics and has been awarded a grant by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to enable this work.    Unlike traditional approaches, the iLab Indiana pathway places employers at the forefront of workforce development. As the AML talent association, we will lead the charge to develop a professional education and training pathway through true collaboration between education and employers.    Our first charge? To form an industry steering committee to help us identify workforce needs, shape the curriculum and establish and sustainable model for talent development. Learn more about the program and how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/gutNrNJj

Congratulations to former Rising 30 honoree Kelsey Van Scyoc of Toyota Material Handling on being selected as one of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award recipients! This award is presented to female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and actions set a positive example for women at all levels of the supply chain network. https://ow.ly/JFC450UtqPW

“School-based Enterprises are transformative for students and we’re happy to be able to support their work,” - Patrick McGrew, senior vice president of Talent Strategy and Programming at Conexus Indiana Conexus Indiana announced today that 11 Indiana schools have been awarded $10,000 each in sponsorships as part of the Conexus Student Industries program, a statewide network of high schools developing advanced manufacturing and logistics talent through School-based Enterprises (SBEs). Learn more: https://ow.ly/56yp50UtqxR

“DOE has done the work on the prototype of the playbook, but they want to make sure that get it to advanced manufacturing companies to make sure the end product is helpful and accurate." - Bryce Carpenter, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer with Conexus Indiana. Purdue University’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Conexus Indiana have received grant funding from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers with a new Small Supplier Electric Vehicle Transition Playbook to help them create action plans and expand the nation’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities. https://ow.ly/GhQ350Utq9B

“Doug, PJ and Casey each bring a depth of expertise that will help us tackle workforce challenges, advance technological adoption and foster cross-sector collaboration. - Melina Kennedy, CEO of CICP Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, alongside its branded initiatives BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint recently announced the appointment of three senior leaders, including Patrick McGrew who is joining Conexus as SVP of Talent Strategy and Programming. These leaders will play pivotal roles in shaping the future of Indiana’s life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics and technology sectors. https://ow.ly/NmHl50UtmQ6

Did you know that we have our YouTube channel? Check it out to learn more about what’s happening at Conexus Indiana and other stories about the numerous Indiana advanced manufacturing and logistics companies keeping our state moving. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/emgBmX63

In partnership with Indiana Commission for Higher Education and fellow Central Indiana Corporate Partnership initiative TechPoint, we are excited to announce that the next cycle of Education Readiness Grants are officially open! These grants provide funding for high schools to implement Career and Technical programs in alignment with industry needs.  Applications are now open for three Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics programs of study, Industry 4.0 Smart Manufacturing, Industrial Automation and Robotics and Biotechnology. You can learn more about these grants on our website. https://lnkd.in/gAEM-fua

Raytheon will utilize its facility in Fort Wayne, among others, to complete a $590 million production contract from the U.S. Navy. The contract calls for the production of the company’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system. https://ow.ly/XgHR50Us681

ICYMI: We have recently released the Manufacturing Readiness Grants Impact Report, an analysis of program data from July 2020 through December 2023 to determine technology adoption trends and identify how and why those technologies are being deployed in manufacturers’ operations. Read the full report and learn more about the full impact of this program: https://ow.ly/3OnS50UrIpF Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Our partners at Ivy Tech Community College hosted a ribbon cutting earlier this week at its newest learning center, the Manufacturing Innovation Training Center right here at 16 Tech Innovation District! Investment from Eli Lilly and Company helped get the program off the ground which will give students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with smart manufacturing. https://ow.ly/LSf850UqAA2