At a time when employers report an increasing mismatch between the skills required for their industry and those of the emerging workforce, the State of Indiana has sought to address this issue by including work-based learning as a graduation requirement for high school students. Talent Bound is EmployIndy's vehicle to provide the students in Marion County access to authentic career-connected learning experiences, leveraging EmployIndy's network of engaged businesses to provide engaging activities that increase informed decision making and develop critical skills needed to succeed in the future of work.

Indy youth and young adults actively pursue integrated academic and career experiences that empower them to follow career pathways that lead to economic mobility and future prosperity.
- Talent Bound Vision Statement

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FOR SCHOOLS

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Informing Career Decisions

Career-connected learning occurs as a continuum of growth for students and Talent Bound offers activities in any industry along three phases of that continuum to build their knowledge:

Career Exploration

Introductory business or industry information is offered inside the classroom via Talent Talk, Talent Prep, Talent Day, and Talent Mentor

Career Engagement

Knowledge is increased as interests are identified via in-depth activity such as Talent Tour, Talent Shadow, and Talent Challenge

Career Experience

Specific skills are developed during paid work experiences in Talent Hire, Talent Intern, and Talent Apprentice

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Leadership & Vision for Immersive Learning

Incorporating Talent Bound into your school or business means you have the full support of EmployIndy to guide activities, help broker connections, and bring students into meaningful learning experiences.

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