I recently attended the Graduation Ceremony for the first Manufacturing Skills Connection class for Shelby County. This program is designed to help equip the workforce with the skills and abilities that are needed in the current manufacturing environment. The MSC program is a collaborative effort between Government, Industry, and Education. Duke Energy has been a major […]
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Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers today called upon the state’s college and universities to embrace proactive college advising practices that will help Hoosier students better navigate their program of study and complete college on time. “Indiana students often experience college as a maze rather than as path to success, and many finish with […]
Full Story »WASHINGTON, D.C. – Indiana’s Senior Associate Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Ken Sauer, will testify at a special Congressional hearing at 12 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, Sept. 11 as the expert from the Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit. The Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit began 18 months ago and is comprised of seven states: Indiana, […]
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HUTCHINSON, Kan.—Elizabeth Finkel of Shelbyville, IN, child of Sarah and David Finkel, graduated from the Camp KAOS Space 201 program July 12th at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. Elizabeth will be entering 9th grade at Shelbyville High School this fall. Space 201 is a six-day astronaut training camp for students entering at least grade […]
Full Story »Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers today recognized 26 Indiana counties for working to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education beyond high school. The counties are members of Indiana’s College Success Coalition, a statewide network focused on improving college access and success. “We are so proud of the many local leaders—from K-12, higher […]
Full Story »‘FAFSA Friday’ event to guide students through financial aid process This Friday financial aid experts will help Hoosier high school seniors and other prospective college students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the form that qualifies students to receive financial aid from colleges, the State of Indiana, the federal government and other sources. Learn […]
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Following are some updates for Indiana’s 21st Century Scholar program. If you are not familiar with this program, a quick synopsis is that the program pays for some or all of in-state tuition for students who meet certain income guidelines and who agree to abide by certain rules of conduct throughout their High School career. […]
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Shelby County Join Forces on Economic Development and Educational Initiative Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has announced a partnership with Shelby County and the City of Shelbyville to initiate an economic development model that will assist in the creation of home-grown entrepreneurial talent, educate future innovators and attract manufacturing- and technology-based businesses. City […]
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Special Workshop School Readiness: Re-examining the classroom to promote school readiness Presented by: Susan Dixon, M.A., C.C.C., Sue is a speech and language pathologist who, throughout her professional career, has maintained a private practice providing speech and language pathology services to individuals of all ages. She currently works for the Early Childhood Center at the […]
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Presented by Amity Chandler Sponsored by:Shelby County Drug Free Coalition Monday, August 6, 2012 9:00am to 4:00pm (Lunch provided) at Blue River Career Programs Why Should I Attend? Since 1990, the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition has been funding prevention programs which address substance abuse issues in our community. Our goal has been to come […]
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