Partnering to Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce
Talent Bound connects schools and employers to deliver meaningful career-connected learning experiences that build skills, spark ambition, and shape Marion County’s future talent.
How Talent Bound Works
Talent Bound helps schools and employers bring career-connected learning to life for Marion County students. Through a structured approach, students move from exploring careers to engaging with industries and gaining real-world experience—all with support from EmployIndy.
Whether you’re a school looking to expand work-based learning or a business ready to invest in future talent, Talent Bound makes it easy to collaborate, coordinate, and create meaningful opportunities that prepare students for the future of work.
Featured Impact
48,220
work-based and career-connected learning activities facilitated or supported by EmployIndy in 2024
599
employers engaged in delivering career exploration, engagement, and experience activities to Marion County K12 and postsecondary students
600%
increase in the number of IPS students participating in aligned work-based learning opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Talent Bound is EmployIndy’s initiative that connects Marion County students with career-connected learning experiences. It helps schools and employers collaborate to provide exploration, engagement, and hands-on work opportunities that prepare youth for the future of work.
Schools can partner with Talent Bound to integrate career-connected learning into their curriculum. EmployIndy provides support to coordinate activities, connect with local employers, and ensure experiences align with graduation requirements and student interests.
Employers can engage with students through guest speaking, hosting site visits, offering job shadowing, or providing paid work experiences. Talent Bound makes it easy by handling coordination and ensuring activities are meaningful and aligned with workforce needs.
No. Talent Bound is a free resource for schools and employers, supported by EmployIndy and its partners. Our goal is to reduce barriers and make career-connected learning accessible to all students
EmployIndy helps plan and coordinate activities, broker connections between schools and employers, and ensure experiences are high-quality and aligned with student learning goals and employer needs.
Get Connected
Let us help you access a stronger, more reliable talent pipeline. Get started by reaching out, and our team will guide you through the next steps.