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 […]
The Heritage Group: Sally Reasoner – X Years of Talent
In this episode, we sit down with Sally Reasoner, People + Culture Strategic Projects Lead with The Heritage Group. The Heritage Group is family-owned business based in Indianapolis managing a portfolio of more than 30 companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Sally talks about her time with TechPoint and […]
New Apprenticeship: Brad Voeller – X Years of Talent
In this episode, we sit down with Brad Voeller, founder and CEO of New Apprenticeship. New Apprenticeship is a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship for tech-skilled positions. He talks about the story behind founding New Apprenticeship, why apprenticeships are key in building an inclusive workforce, and their partnership with TechPoint with Mission41K. 10 years ago, […]
Orr Fellowship: Steven Emch – X Years of Talent
In this episode, we sit down with Steven Emch, President of the Orr Fellowship. Orr Fellowship is a nonprofit organization that matches exceptional graduating college seniors with full-time employment at Indianapolis area companies. He talks about Orr’s rich history in Indiana’s tech sector, his vision as the organization’s new president, and TechPoint and Orr’s future […]
IndyHub: Al Carroll — X Years of Talent
In this episode, we sit down with Al Carroll, CEO of IndyHub. IndyHub is on a mission to grow and engage a community of young adults in Indianapolis. He talks about the mission alignment between IndyHub and TechPoint, how Indiana can be a destination for talent, and reflects back on the early days of Xtern. […]
IEDC-TechPoint partnership means 50 new Xterns for Indiana startups for summer 2023
Fifty Indiana tech startups will get a discount on hiring talented young professionals as Xterns next summer thanks to a $300,000 investment from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) into TechPoint’s signature career development program. The Xtern program, which is entering its tenth year, has primarily seen company participation from established employers. Startups – which […]