Dwenger receives Applebee’s scholarship
Applebee’s in Indiana owned and operated by Flynn Restaurant Group, has awarded a $5,000 Bill Palmer Legacy Scholarship to a Columbus student.
Briana Dwenger, Columbus, is the scholarship recipient.
Established in 2021 by Applebee’s and Neighborhood Restaurant Partners, the Bill Palmer Legacy Scholarship Fund provides financial support for continued learning to Applebee’s Team Members and their children in the United States, in honor of Applebee’s late founder, Bill Palmer.
Recipients in Indiana have been chosen for this year’s scholarship for their positive attitude, academic record, participation, and overall dedication to higher education.
Adult education providers honored by state
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently named 17 Indiana Adult Education providers as inaugural Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence.
DWD created the Programs of Excellence award this year to recognize adult education programs that exceed state goals and expectations across multiple performance metrics. All recipients serve as model providers of adult education services in Indiana.
“Indiana continues to excel as a state due to the hard work, dedication and innovative practices being implemented by adult education leaders and providers in Hoosier communities every day,” said DWD Commissioner Richard Paulk. “The providers receiving this designation have done exceptional work in supporting adult learners as they achieve their goals, improve their educational and economic opportunities, and better their lives, families and communities.”
For the past five years, Indiana has led all 50 states in the percentage of students achieving outcomes and is a national leader in high school equivalencies earned, integrated education and career training, and employer partnerships.
“The Programs of Excellence Award was created to recognize adult education programs throughout the state that serve students and communities at the highest levels,” said DWD Adult Education Director of Instructional Design Lara Pastore. “These programs offer students multiple pathways to increase their economic opportunities with outstanding results.”
The following providers were named Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence:
- Area 30 Technology Center Adult Education;
- Benton Fountain Warren;
- Center for Workforce Innovations;
- Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy;
- Elkhart Community Schools;
- Fort Wayne Community Schools;
- Grant Regional Adult Education;
- Horizon Education Alliance Adult Pathways;
- Impact Institute;
- Lafayette Adult Resource Academy;
- Monroe County Community Schools;
- MSD Warren Township;
- MSD Washington Township;
- River Valley Resources (Region 9 & Region 10);
- South Bend Community School Corporation;
- Vincennes University; and
- Wagler Education and Training Center.
All recipients were recognized at the Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education annual conference award ceremony held Sept. 28 in Michigan City.
For more information on adult education in Indiana, visit in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed.
October is Construction Careers Month
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb has declared October as “Careers in Construction Month” (CICM). CICM is designated to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce.
The construction industry is one of the nation’s largest industries, employing more than seven million individuals in the United States. “We are pleased to recognize the construction craft professionals and critical role they play in the development of Indiana,” says Governor Holcomb.
“The Indiana Builders Association appreciates the continued support from Governor Holcomb for our industry’s role in moving Indiana’s economy forward,” said Indiana Builders Association President Ric Zehr. “A strong workforce will ensure Indiana remains a leader for housing affordability across the nation. Educating the next wave of the Hoosier workforce on the construction industry as a viable and worthwhile trade is more important than ever.”
For more information about a career in the construction industry and training opportunities visit https://indiana.byf.org/.
