InvestEd Program Launches to Boost Work-Based Learning in Hamilton County
Hamilton County is taking a significant step towards enhancing students’ educational experiences with the launch of the InvestEd program. Supported heavily by Duke Energy, the initiative aims to create over 1,000 work-based learning (WBL) experiences for high school students across six school districts by Fall 2024. This project is facilitated by Invest Hamilton County and has garnered the backing of various local chambers of commerce and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. By focusing on building robust connections between businesses and schools, the program seeks to manage the surge in demand for these valuable educational opportunities, providing students with essential real-world experience.
President & CEO of Invest Hamilton County, Mike Thibideau, leads the program with major financial assistance from an Intermediary Capacity Expansion Grant and the Duke Energy Foundation. The substantial funding and community support underscore the collaborative effort among educational institutions, businesses, and community organizations. These partnerships are crucial in streamlining the engagement process for companies already involved with schools, ensuring a seamless integration for students to gain practical, hands-on learning experiences that can shape their future careers and contribute to the local economy.
Community Collaboration and Future Impact
Hamilton County is making a substantial move to enhance educational experiences for students with the launch of the InvestEd program. Strongly backed by Duke Energy, the initiative aims to create more than 1,000 work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for high school students in six school districts by Fall 2024. Spearheaded by Invest Hamilton County, the program enjoys wide support from local chambers of commerce and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. By fostering strong ties between businesses and schools, the goal is to meet the rising demand for these essential educational opportunities, providing students with vital, real-world experience.
Mike Thibideau, President & CEO of Invest Hamilton County, leads the program with significant financial aid from an Intermediary Capacity Expansion Grant and the Duke Energy Foundation. This funding, along with community backing, highlights the collaborative effort among educational institutions, businesses, and community organizations. These partnerships are key to simplifying the engagement process for companies already involved with schools. The initiative ensures smooth integration, offering students practical, hands-on learning experiences that will shape their future careers and contribute to the local economy.
