Xtern talent program exceeds expectations for upcoming 2021 session
Applications to take part in TechPoint’s Xtern program hit an all-time high this year, which means Indiana’s tech community is in for a spectacular Finalist Day on November 13. Student applications to participate in the coveted internship program totaled 2,035, which is an increase of 12% over previous years. Taking the usual recruitment efforts to […]
Allegion’s Manufacturing Day goes Virtual and On-Demand to Narrow Manufacturing Skills Gap
When the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to upend a five-year tradition of showcasing their high-tech advanced manufacturing operations to students via field trips, Allegion didn’t blink. In fact, the global company—which houses its Americas regional offices in Carmel as well as two manufacturing facilities and a technical center in Indianapolis—took the opportunity to expand its reach. […]
Crystal Morton’s love of numbers drives her own STEM outreach
The new director of K-12 outreach for Women & Hi Tech knows a thing or two about reaching youth with STEM messaging and opportunities. Dr. Crystal Morton started her own program —Girls STEM Institute—which is focused on providing powerful STEM learning experiences to young women of color. She’s also a former high school math teacher […]
TechPoint member companies among ‘Best Places to Work’ in Indiana
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Best Companies Group recently recognized and honored Hoosier employers throughout the state. The Indiana Chamber’s “Best Places to Work” program has been operating for the last 15 years and honoring the best employers in the state. Due to COVID-19, the celebration dinner and ranking unveiling originally […]
Finding Your Dream Job
It’s something we all want! A dream job. A job that gets us so excited we can’t wait to get out of bed on Monday morning and dive right in. A job that makes us feel engaged, energized and enthused. They do exist! You can find your dream job! What is “your dream job”? A […]
