Claire Fiddian-Green

President and CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation: Tweets are my own.

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

It’s great to be hearing from Ed Glaeser at today’s ⁦@EconomicClubIN⁩ luncheon! ⁦@RMFFIndy⁩

[Future U. Podcast @futureupodcast]

Indiana is leading the way in adapting Switzerland's gold-standard apprenticeship model for the US. Learn how @CFiddianG and her team are transforming high school graduation requirements and building industry-led talent associations to create scalable career pathways. #HigherEd @gatesfoundation @AscendiumEP

[Future U. Podcast @futureupodcast]

The future of education may lie in apprenticeships. This week's Future U podcast dives deep into Indiana's efforts to create a permeabile system where students can seamlessly move between vocational and academic paths. @CFiddianG shares insights on culture change and stakeholder collaboration in #HigherEd. @gatesfoundation @AscendiumEP

[Future U. Podcast @futureupodcast]

Indiana's focus on Career and Technical Education was sparked by the NCSL's "No Time to Lose" report. @CFiddianG shares how this report highlighted the urgent need to improve CTE systems to meet employer needs. #HigherEd @gatesfoundation @AscendiumEP

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

Thank you for the great conversation!

[Future U. Podcast @futureupodcast]

Discover how Indiana is addressing the skills gap by reimagining its CTE system. @CFiddianG discusses the state's journey towards a more balanced approach to education and workforce development. #HigherEd @gatesfoundation @AscendiumEP

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

It’s wonderful to hear from ⁦@SueEllspermann⁩ about all she’s done while leading ⁦@IvyTechCC⁩ during today’s ⁦@EconomicClubIN⁩ luncheon! ⁦@RMFFIndy⁩ #EconLunch

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

Special thanks to the excellent panelists and to @CareerWiseUSA and PAYA for hosting the Summit!

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

At the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit yesterday, our President & CEO @CFiddianG led a panel about youth apprenticeship in Indiana featuring @ChrisLoweryIN, @SecJennerIN, @danfunston, Melina Kennedy of @CICPIndiana, and Matt Mindrum of @IndyChamber. #iLabIndiana #NYAS2024

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

After 10 months of collaboration, #CEMETS #iLabIndiana is proud to share its strategic plan for a new statewide education and training path that combines classroom learning with paid, on-the-job training. @AscendIndiana, @IndyChamber

Learn more at https://t.co/NSihLZwyuG.

[CICP @CICPIndiana]

Our talent and workforce development initiative, @AscendIndiana, today is awarding $175,000 to each of four sites to launch youth apprenticeship pilots in their local communities.
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[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

Last month, we spoke with Eskenazi Health to find out about the work they’re doing to improve social determinants of health.

In the coming weeks, we'll share these discussions in a new video. Thanks to @EskenaziHealth, @Eskenazi_HF, and @CAFE_Indy46226 for being wonderful hosts!

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

Over the past two days, members of our #CEMETS #iLabIndiana Industry Committee visited @Buhler_Group, Stadler Rail, and @regofix_group.

We’re grateful to their teams for sharing how youth apprentices integrate into their workforce.

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

Today, our College Matters: Reversing the Trend grantees are gathering to discuss best practices and strategies to increase college enrollment.

@FTCSC, @IPSSchools, @PikeSchools, @msdwarren, @WayneTwpSchools, @VictoryCollPrep.

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

@RMFFIndy @inphilanthropy @StateHealthIN @kokomoymca @UICEconomics @HealthHoco @stjoemed Thanks to the @RMFFIndy team and our partners for convening this important discussion!

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

We’ve moved!

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation has moved to a new office space in the Bottleworks District of downtown Indianapolis. Our new address is: 820 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 1365, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

Thanks to Kate Pangallo for the great moderation, and thanks to the group for your great questions!

[Indy Chamber @IndyChamber]

Our #TopInvestor events offer business leaders an exclusive opportunity to learn about topics impacting the #IndyRegion. This morning, we were joined by @RMFFIndy's @CFiddianG to discuss #CEMETS #iLabIndiana and the importance of a statewide modern youth apprenticeship system.

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

This week, #CEMETS #iLabIndiana members met to discuss recommendations around scaling modern youth apprenticeship. We appreciate the dedication put forth by members and partners @AscendIndiana, @IndyChamber, @CES_zurich.

We look forward to releasing a plan in the coming months!

[Dr. Jeff Butts @WayneTwpSuper]

Extremely honored to serve on the #CEMETS #iLabIndiana High School Committee alongside these amazing leaders working with K-12 education in Indiana.

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

#CEMETS #iLabIndiana is working with industry, high school and higher education partners to establish modern youth apprenticeship as a new education-to-workforce pathway that is a high-quality alternative to the traditional college pathway.

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

With the expertise of @CES_zurich, #CEMETS #iLabIndiana is developing a plan for a statewide modern youth apprenticeship system.

This week, iLab members are presenting final recommendations, which will lay the groundwork for an implementation plan to be released this summer.

[Claire Fiddian-Green @CFiddianG]

Great hearing from ⁦@Cummins⁩ CEO Jen Rumsey at today’s ⁦⁦@EconomicClubIN⁩ #EconLunch! ⁦@RMFFIndy⁩ is proud to sponsor today’s lunch.