Region 4 Workforce Board was awarded $1.2 million to support Career Coaching for students in Region 4. Career Coaching will increase access to comprehensive resources that help students make more informed decisions about their options after graduation.
"Indiana’s Career Coaching Grant reflects our commitment to helping students explore future career options and consider what makes the most sense for their future after high school graduation,” said Governor Mike Braun. "This investment empowers students to grow their skills and talents, fill the gap in high-demand, good paying jobs, and step into a future where they can thrive and our state can prosper.”
“Our primary purpose in K-12 education is to ensure every student graduates prepared for what’s next,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This includes ensuring students have the knowledge and skills necessary for future success, and also, helping students to see the range of possibilities that exist for their future. This year’s Career Coaching Grant has been strategically deployed to maximize the impact for students across Indiana by increasing access to consistent, individualized career coaching that helps students identify their unique goals and develop a plan to achieve them.”
Region 4 Workforce Board was selected based on (1) our ability to deliver innovative, high-quality career coaching not currently available at the schools they plan to serve and/or (2) our demonstration of promising, measurable impact on schools and students.