Fairbanks Foundation grants $1 million for talent pipeline, high school apprenticeships

Indiana youth will see more pathways to future careers thanks to grants from the Fairbanks Foundation. The CEMETS iLab Indiana, a coalition of community leaders, released a strategic plan which included new training and education for aspiring professionals. With funds from the grants, high school students will be eligible for apprenticeships in a variety of fields. The iLab’s strategic plan outlined four priorities, one of which was the creation of “talent associations.” “Talent associations will select occupations, identify the required knowledge, skills, and competencies, and collaborate with educators to develop education and training content,” according to a statement released via email. Engineer showing equipment to an apprentice, close up. (Getty Image) The first round of talent associations will focus on health care, life sciences and advanced manufacturing and logistics. The Fairbanks Foundation awarded two-year grants up to $250,000 to the following talent associations: BioCrossroads: Healthcare talent association – $200,000 BioCrossroads: Life Sciences talent association – $200,000 Conexus Indiana: Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics talent association – $250,000 Up next is a talent association in the banking industry to be operated by Indiana Bankers Association. “All industry association grants are contingent upon each organization’s ability to secure matching funds for the talent...