Xterns participate in the Emerging Talent Showcase during TechPoint’s Community Connect, sharing their work and connecting with attendees.

TechPoint Celebrates Next Generation of Indiana Tech Talent Through 2026 XTERN Program 
More than 100 college students completed TechPoint’s 2026 Xtern program, working with Indiana employers to gain experience, build professional connections and strengthen the state’s tech talent pipeline.
By Ben Wachtel August 7, 2026
2026 Ivy Tech IT Challenge Sponsorship Deadline August 15

Have an IT Problem? A Team of Indiana’s Top Students Wants to Solve It
The 2026 Ivy Tech IT Challenge will connect students and Indiana employers through real-world challenges, cross-campus teamwork and career development.
By Ben Wachtel August 5, 2026
Five attendees stand together and smile for a photo at an XTERN event. Three wear blue XTERN lanyards and name badges, with event tables and large windows visible in the background.

TechPoint Celebrates the 2026 XTERN Class and Award Winners
TechPoint celebrated the 2026 XTERN class, recognizing 103 interns across 31 Indiana companies along with this year’s award-winning students, mentor and employer.
By Ben Wachtel July 28, 2026
Community Connect signage stands inside the NCAA Hall of Champions beside a display featuring collegiate athletics logos.

How AI Is Reshaping Talent and Work: Highlights from Community Connect
More than 250 members of Indiana’s tech community gathered at Community Connect to explore how AI is changing work, the skills employers need and how emerging talent can strengthen Indiana’s innovation economy.
By Camila Garcia July 28, 2026
A large group of Orr fellows gather indoors, holding an Orr Fellowship banner.

How the Orr Fellowship Keeps Indiana’s Talent Home 
Orr Fellowship is helping Indiana retain emerging talent by connecting high-achieving graduates with local employers and using AI to strengthen recruitment, candidate matching and long-term engagement.
By Camila Garcia July 27, 2026