a message from our president & CEO—

As 2025 comes to a close, I am spending the holidays doing what I love most: time with my five brothers, four sisters, their spouses, and my 25 nieces and nephews. Being together, sharing meals, stories, and a bit of chaos, always reminds me what matters most in life.

Growing up, my parents and teachers identified early that service was in my heart. At the time, I didn’t fully understand what that would look like. What I know now is that service is less about a title or a role and more about showing up—listening carefully, acting with integrity, and committing to something bigger than yourself.

That belief is what led me to EmployIndy. It is what excites me most as we step into a new year together.

In my first months in this role, my priority is learning. I am visiting and listening to our community partners, employers, educators, and staff to better understand what’s working, where trust needs to be strengthened, and how EmployIndy can continue to be a reliable and responsive partner in Indianapolis’s workforce ecosystem. Alongside that learning, EmployIndy will be advancing our strategic planning work, clarifying our priorities, and aligning our resources to support equitable access to opportunity across our city.

A new year always carries a sense of hope and possibility. For me, this moment represents new beginnings rooted in trust. Trust that is built through transparency, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving our community well.

I’m grateful for the work that has come before me and optimistic about what we can build together in the year ahead. Thank you for being part of this journey, and I look forward to connecting with many of you in the months to come.

Ken L. Clark
President + CEO