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Investing in the Future of Manufacturing: A Deeper Look at the 2025 Education Readiness Grants Recipients

At Conexus Indiana, we know that preparing the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent starts with aligning education to the needs of industry. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring students […]

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Conexus Indiana names 2025 Rising 30 cohort of emerging industry leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2025) Conexus Indiana today announced its fifth annual Rising 30 class, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) sectors.

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Career and Technical Education Awards $1.1 Million in Education Readiness Grants

Grant expands access to Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technology CTE programs (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (Commission) has awarded 11 Career and Technical Education (CTE) districts or […]

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Enthusiastic reception: Indiana’s manufacturing women eager to learn, connect and celebrate

Sold-out events. Meteoric increases in online engagement. Participation by some of the state’s leading employers. The metrics make it clear: When Indiana’s chapter of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) relaunched last […]

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Collecting National Insights to Strengthen Indiana’s Advanced Manufacturing Future

Last week, Conexus Indiana—represented by Senior Director of Industry Engagement Sonya Snellenberger—had the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing’s (USC4AM) February Strategic Meeting at Western Digital’s […]

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Conexus Indiana promotes members of its leadership team, including Bryce Carpenter as Chief Operating and Strategy Officer

INDIANAPOLIS (January 28, 2025) – Conexus Indiana today announced the promotion of Bryce Carpenter to Chief Operating and Strategy Officer and Molly Zentz to Vice President of Communications. These leadership […]

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Conexus Indiana awards $110,000 to support 11 Indiana schools through Student Industries program

INDIANAPOLIS (December 18, 2024) – 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 […]

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Conexus Indiana opens nominations for Rising 30 Class of 2025, celebrating emerging talent in advanced manufacturing and logistics

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2024) – Conexus Indiana has opened nominations for the Rising 30 Class of 2025. The fifth annual Rising 30 awards program, presented by Purdue University, highlights young […]

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Conexus Indiana honors Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College, with 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 14, 2024) Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award recipient, joining an esteemed group of leaders […]

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A Discussion on Indiana’s Path to Addressing AML Workforce Gaps by 2040 

As Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) industries face growing workforce challenges, industry leaders and educators are exploring innovative solutions to secure the state’s future. One such effort materialized through […]

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The Manufacturing Renaissance: A Blueprint for Indiana’s Future Prosperity

Indiana has long been a manufacturing powerhouse, and today, advanced manufacturing remains the backbone of the state’s economy. With nearly 30% of Indiana’s Gross Regional Product and 20% of its […]

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