All 10 student teams from TechPoint’s 2025 Xtern Challenge pose together outside MISO headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. The photo includes the first-, second-, and third-place teams holding their award checks following the competition.

Students Apply Data Science Skills to Real-World Energy Challenges at TechPoint’s First Xtern Challenge, Hosted by MISO
TechPoint’s first-ever Xtern Challenge brought together Indiana’s top student talent for a hands-on, data-driven competition hosted by MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). The event invited teams to apply their technical and analytical skills to a real-world problem facing one of the nation’s most critical industries: maintaining a reliable and cost-effective energy grid. The new program […]
By Ben Wachtel October 14, 2025
Attendees participate in a breakout discussion during the TechPoint BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor. A small group of professionals sits in a circle sharing ideas, while other groups collaborate at nearby tables in the background. A “Breakout Session” sign is visible along the back wall.

BOLT Breakout Discussions: What Indiana’s Tech and Education Leaders Are Saying
At TechPoint’s talent convening at this year’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, leaders from business, education, and government came together to explore how Indiana can keep pace with the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Following the mainstage discussion, participants joined breakout sessions focused on five key questions shaping Indiana’s digital future. […]
By Community Contributor October 10, 2025
Moderator Linda Calvin leads a panel discussion at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor and hosted by TechPoint. Three panelists sit on stage—Raman Ohri, Nicole Heatly-Holmes, and Carol Smith—discussing how organizations can adapt to rapid advances in tech and AI. A bright BOLT-branded display and WGU banner appear in the background.

Key Takeaways from TechPoint’s Talent Panel at BOLT
At this year’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint hosted a panel of talent & workforce experts who discussed a wide variety of topics related to tech adoption and responding to the changing needs of the modern workforce. This panel, made possible by presenting sponsor WGU, brought together four leaders shaping Indiana’s digital future: Together, […]
By Community Contributor October 10, 2025
Sally Reasoner speaks on stage at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, hosted by TechPoint. She stands with a microphone and event badge in front of a large screen featuring an illustrated Indianapolis cityscape with a purple elephant and “Indianapolis” banner. A red BOLT-branded display and TechPoint backdrop are visible behind her

How Indiana Can Lead in the Age of AI: Insights from TechPoint’s AI Workforce Report
At last week’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint Vice President of Talent Sally Reasoner shared findings from our recent report, AI-Driven Skills for Indiana’s Economy, which explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping Indiana’s workforce and industry landscape. This was part of our talent convening, Beyond AI: The Real Pressures Shaping Tech and How Talent […]
By Community Contributor October 10, 2025
Sallie Mae mentors and Xterns celebrate the company being announced as Employer of the Year at the 2025 Xtern Awards Lunch

2025 Xtern Summer Recap and Awards
On July 25, TechPoint wrapped up its 2025 Xtern experience with our Xtern Farewell & Awards Lunch. We recapped Xtern achievements from the 10-week program, celebrated award winners and recognized our employer partners who make this program possible. What is Xtern? Xtern is a summer program for college students who are recruited and interviewed to […]
By TechPoint Staff August 8, 2025