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Nate Klinck serves as Executive Vice President of Programs at EmployIndy, where he leads the integration and execution of the organization’s workforce strategies across Community Career Services, Business Partnerships & Talent Connections, and Career Connected Learning. In this role, he drives program alignment, strengthens operational performance, and fosters cross-department collaboration to deliver coordinated, high-impact services for residents, employers, and community partners.

With more than 20 years of experience in workforce development, education, and economic development, Nate has held senior leadership roles across state government, nonprofit organizations, and national consulting firms. His background spans workforce policy, system design, program strategy, and large-scale implementation, including previous leadership positions with the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation, Thomas P. Miller & Associates, the Indiana Career Council, and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Nate earned a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Indiana University Bloomington.

 

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As Senior Director, Business Partnerships, Jay is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that address and meet the needs of businesses in Indianapolis. With more than 15 years of national workforce development experience, Jay is charged with leading a team of business development and account management professionals who assist Marion County employers in addressing their workforce needs and accessing untapped, diverse talent pools through an ecosystem of stakeholders and partners.

She has a history of leading high-performing teams, innovative work-based learning programs, and managing multi-million-dollar contracts. Jay has managed WIOA Adult, WIOA Dislocated Worker, WIOA Out of School Youth, TANF, and various privately funded workforce programs. Prior to joining EmployIndy, she spent 7 years working with the largest private provider of workforce services. During her tenure, she held several roles, including Manager, National Business Solutions, and Project Director in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been responsible for turning around under-performing projects to improve community workforce impact and has been honored with the “Most Improved Project Performance” recognition.

Jay is an Indianapolis native. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Jay earned her Six Sigma Green Belt through the Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute and is a participant in the 4th Cohort of the Diversity in Leadership Program.

 

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