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2024-2025 Annual Report

Building Pathways. Powering Potential.

Employing Indy Means Empowering Indy

For employers, job seekers, and our community—we connect people to purpose, and purpose to progress.

In program year 2024–2025, that purpose translated into measurable progress: expanding access to opportunity, strengthening employer-led solutions, and driving shared prosperity across Indianapolis.

Expanding Access + Mobility Across Marion County

Betsy Davis and Marie Mackintosh Explore Impact of Modern Apprenticeships

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7,478
Residents connected to personalized career coaching, training, and supportive services
38,486
Career-connected learning opportunities for young people through exploration, engagement, and experience activities
$23.5M
Invested in expanding access, improving job quality, and advancing workers through employer partnerships

Empowering Opportunity Youth to Succeed

Empowering Marion County youth: YES Indy helps young people build brighter futures

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  • 681 young people engaged in YES Indy’s re-engagement, coaching, and career development services
  • 56% participants transitioned into education, credential training, or career preparation pathways
  • $17.1M community savings through reduced justice costs, higher earnings, and reduced reliance on public assistance

Supporting Adults in Career Growth

EmployIndy’s Support of Adult Education Providers Boosts Diplomas, Credentials, and Job Placements

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WIOA Title I vs. Community Career Services

Comparing WIOA and community career services highlights how layered supports, federal and community-funded, expand reach, deepen coaching, and strengthen employment outcomes for Marion County adults.
407 vs. 2732

Marion County adults received individualized career coaching and guidance

83.4% vs. 35%

Gained employment

$13.5M vs. $32.2M

Total estimated annual earnings for all employed

Partnering with Employers for Shared Growth

EmployIndy is meeting the growing demand for student apprenticeships

MirrorIndy has that story here

1,200+

EmployIndy’s network of employers

$66,850

Average wage for 327 hires made by employer partners through EmployIndy’s pre-screened, job-ready talent pipeline

$5.8M

In increased wages for workers through employer-led job quality improvements

Building Pathways. Powering Potential.

Stewarding Opportunity Across Indianapolis

Investing in Access + Opportunity

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Total Expenditures

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Together, We Power Potential

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Applied Research Institute

Bank of America

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Central Indiana Educational Service Center

City of Indianapolis

Commission of Higher Education

Education Strategy Group

Indiana Department of Education

Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development

Indianapolis Local Improvement Bond Bank

JPMorganChase

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Midwest Urban Strategies

Multicultural Organization Development

National Fund for Workforce Solutions

National Youth Employment Coalition

NBA Foundation

New America Foundation

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation

Strada Education Foundation, Inc.

Trilogy Foundation

US Department of Labor

Verizon

Walton Family Foundation

YouthBuild USA

Leaders Committed to Pathways + Progress

Jennifer Andres
Director, Government Affairs, IU Health
Drue Anderson
Divisional Director, JPMorganChase
Gina Ashley
Chief Operating Officer, United Way of Central Indiana
Dionne Banks
Wealth Manager, Maia Wealth
Don Bough
Business Manager, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 440
Molly Dodge
Senior Vice President, Ivy Tech Community College
Devon Doss
Executive Director, Indiana Plan
Twana Ellis
Director, Human Resources, City of Indianapolis
Soren Gonzalez
Director, La Plaza Latino Opportunity Center
Mackenzie Higgins, Vice Chairperson
Government Relations, Elanco
Gartha Ingram
Supply Chain/Demand, Eli Lilly and Company
Kelli Jones
CEO, Be Nimble Ventures
Jonathan Kraeszig
Director of Youth Services, Family & Social Services Administration
Marie Mackintosh, President
CEO, EmployIndy
Shelley McKlintock
Regional Support Manager, Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Reginald McGregor
Vice President, Government Relations, Rolls-Royce North America Inc
Richard Proctor
Vice President, Business Relationship Manager, BMO
Charles Reeves
Regional Support Manager, Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Natalie Reuter
Director, Warren Adult & Continuing Education
Georgiana Reynal
Chief Collaboration Officer, Dream Center
Ben Rogers
Market Director, JPMorganChase
Beth Rovazzini, Chairperson
President, B&W
Matt Rust, Treasurer
Associate Vice President, Student Navigation and Support, Indiana University
Janet St. Peters, Secretary
Team Leader, Eli Lilly and Company
Jerome Stanford
Indiana Political Director, IKORCC
Rachel Stevens
Senior Director, Human Resources, Indianapolis Airport Authority
Robert Stieneker
Business Representative, UA Local 440
Kristin Weeden
Chief Talent Officer, Penske Entertainment