In today’s dynamic labor market, employers and workforce professionals need more than just access to talent—they need strategic insight and responsive support. EmployIndy, Marion County’s workforce development intermediary, plays a pivotal role in equipping businesses and service providers with the tools and data they need to succeed.
Continuous Improvement: Refining Workforce Strategies
EmployIndy embraces a culture of continuous improvement by using labor market insights to refine its strategies and programs. This approach ensures that workforce services remain responsive to both individual needs and industry demands. Our strategies are continuously adapted to meet evolving workforce challenges—helping employers stay competitive and service providers enhance their delivery.
A prime example of this impact is seen in our partnership with E.M. Company, a local electrical/mechanical contractor. By leveraging EmployIndy’s access to labor market data, E.M. Company was able to conduct a compensation and benefits analysis for several open positions, ensuring their offerings were competitive and attractive to quality candidates. “We leveraged our partnership with EmployIndy, and their access to labor market information, to evaluate several of our open positions through a compensation and benefits analysis,” said Bernie Sponsel, Human Resources Manager at E.M. Company. “With their help, we feel confident that our offerings are competitive and will attract quality candidates.”
Beyond the recruitment strategy, EmployIndy also supported E.M. Company in upskilling its existing workforce. Next Level Jobs training grants supported apprenticeship training for eleven employees across three trade schools—demonstrating how strategic investment in talent development benefits both businesses and workers.
Return on Investment: Fueling Economic Growth
With an annual investment of over $20 million in workforce initiatives, EmployIndy delivers measurable economic impact. These efforts help residents overcome barriers to employment and connect with good and promising jobs. For employers, this translates into access to a more qualified and prepared talent pool—strengthening the local economy and supporting long-term business growth.
Shared Responsibility: A Collaborative Workforce Ecosystem
EmployIndy’s success is built on collaboration. With more than 170 education, training, and community-based partners and over 950 employer partners, we foster a shared commitment to workforce development. Our strategic plan emphasizes building partner capacity and leveraging systems knowledge to address barriers and create equitable opportunities. Each month, dozens of career navigators and service providers from around the city participate in professional development events, led by EmployIndy, to share best practices, learn about new opportunities for job seekers, and provide a space for shared strategic direction of local workforce development.
By aligning stakeholders around common goals, EmployIndy ensures that workforce solutions are not only effective but supportive—benefiting individuals, businesses, and the broader community.
A Model for Workforce Innovation
EmployIndy’s data-driven, collaborative approach offers a powerful model for workforce innovation. Whether helping employers navigate labor market trends or guiding professionals to improve service delivery, we are shaping a more responsive and resilient workforce system for Indianapolis.
Interested in getting connected? Contact our team at [email protected].