Thought Leadership Roundtable

Welcome to IBJ's Thought Leadership series. We're talking with experts across all business sectors who want to engage with the Indianapolis business community about industry trends and to share advice and experiences. We are excited to bring their expertise to our readers.

Molly Dodge Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers Ivy Tech Community College

Content sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College

Talent & Workforce Development

Addressing Indiana’s workforce transformation needs

Indiana’s economy is at a critical juncture, facing a growing talent shortage across key industries due to both widening skills gaps and a shrinking labor force. Over the next decade, hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers will need to be upskilled or reskilled to meet employer demands and sustain the state’s economic momentum. Molly Dodge, Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers at Ivy Tech Community College, recently spoke about Indiana’s workforce needs and the pivotal role Ivy Tech plays in addressing them.
Stacy Young President Manchester University

Content sponsored by Manchester University

Talent & Workforce Development

Advancing access, affordability, and workforce readiness

In this week’s Thought Leadership, Manchester University President Stacy Young discusses Manchester’s dedication to helping high school students succeed in college, its unique bachelor’s degree program, and the university’s focus on giving students experiences that align with the state’s workforce needs. She also talks about the value of partnerships between Manchester and the state’s school districts, businesses and policy makers.