“It’s Always Impossible Until It’s Done”: Akilah Darden’s Case for Resilience
Akilah Darden turned a career in construction leadership into a platform for mentorship, supplier development and measurable opportunity across Indiana.
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.
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.
Founder’s College: Butler’s Bet on Technology and First-Generation Students
Founder's College, a 2026 Mira Awards finalist, uses technology like iQ4 and Professor Fiona to remove barriers for first-generation Indiana students.
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.
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.
Sold-Out Community Connect Brings Indiana Together to Explore Building a Workforce AI Can’t Replace
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Community Connect, presented by Google, returns with a sold-out audience of employers, educators and community leaders exploring how AI is reshaping Indiana's workforce, talent pipeline and innovation economy.
AI at Work in Indiana: Early Signals from Indiana’s Tech Community
TechPoint surveyed 221 people in Indiana's tech community about how they're actually using AI at work. Daily use is already the norm and productivity gains are real, but formal training hasn't caught up, and entry-level expectations are shifting fast.