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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Biltwell Event Center

950 S White River Pkwy Dr W, Indianapolis, IN 46221

 


 

The Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards is an annual event that recognizes employers leading the way in inclusive workplace practices, while raising funds to support equitable career pathways for residents across Marion County.

Do you know an Indianapolis employer making meaningful strides in creating an inclusive workplace? Recognize their efforts by submitting a nomination for the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards.

 

Your sponsorships and ticket purchases directly support equitable career pathways for all Marion County residents. Contributions help fund EmployIndy programs that support job-readiness training, soft-skill development, postsecondary persistence, work-based learning, and access to quality employment.

 

Proceeds help fund outcomes such as:

 

Project Indy is a youth employment initiative that matches Indianapolis youth to employment.  developed by Mayor Joe Hogsett and housed within EmployIndy. 

Participants Served to Date
19,930

Current Job Postings
2,662

Employers with Positions Listed
167


Indy Achieves helps students achieve a postsecondary credential by offering Completion Grants and Promise Scholarships to eligible postsecondary students.

Competition Grants
1,063

Promise Scholarships
9,782

 

Modern Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is a three-year program connecting Marion County high school students with apprenticeship opportunities, resulting in them earning their high school diploma, an hourly income from their employer, college credits, industry certifications and credentials, and first-hand, relevant job experience.

MAP Apprentices
171

Employer Partners
48


 

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TIF Training Grants

The funding for TIF Training Grants comes from the NextLevel Jobs program, overseen by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. These grantees are reimbursed for their work to hire, train, and retain Indianapolis workers. It removes the financial barriers that many employers face during the hiring process and allows them to provide opportunities for growth and employee success throughout the training process.

Story of Impact

Increasing Employer and Workforce Engagement

The vision behind NextLevel Jobs stems from the need to engage the current workforce and provide individuals with opportunities to grow within their company. In order to receive reimbursement for hiring and training, the employee must stay on for at minimum six months.

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