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Advancing regional economic & community prosperity through education, workforce, and quality of place. Proud Partner of the @inuplands.

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At @SAICinc, the next generation of technical talent is already on the job in the #IndianaUplands. 🤝

SAIC has welcomed multiple UpSkill apprentices and retained many after graduation. This year, the company added its largest apprentice cohort yet.

More: https://t.co/WH4BOcAagK

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Registration is now open for ROI's Annual Report to the Region! 📣

Join us Oct. 2 at French Lick Resort as we celebrate the innovation, collaboration, and momentum shaping the Indiana Uplands.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today: https://t.co/I03vjhRKZa

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ROI's newest Grant Writing Fellowship cohort kicked off this month! 📋 Over the next four months, participants will strengthen grant writing skills, explore funding opportunities, and develop competitive proposals to help bring projects to life across the Indiana Uplands!

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⏰ Last chance! Nominations for the Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards close tomorrow, Aug. 28.

Help us recognize the next Indiana Uplands changemakers. Winners will be recognized Oct. 2 at ROI's Annual Report to the Region.

🔗 https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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Five Indiana Uplands students are starting INCAP apprenticeships at PRD, Inc. and IU Health Paoli Hospital! 👏

They join 50 students statewide participating in paid apprenticeships that provide hands-on experience and career exploration.

Learn more: https://t.co/doeG20MEuP

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Who should receive an Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Award? 🌟

Help us recognize the people, partnerships, employers, & schools making an impact across the Indiana Uplands!

6 award categories. 🏆

1 easy nomination process. ✅

Nominate by Aug. 28: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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Nominations are open for the Talent Innovation Award! 🏆

This award recognizes organizations strengthening the Indiana Uplands workforce through training and talent attraction.

With 2 weeks left, nominate organizations shaping our region's future today: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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🔬🤖 From Ozobots to optics, ROI's newest STEM Fellowship cohort is off to an exciting start!

Fifteen educators and three mentors kicked off the year with hands-on STEM learning, engineering challenges, and a tour of NSWC Crane.

Read more and see photos: https://t.co/QQlD1nZ7x5

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👏 Congratulations to Brianne Karazsia of Bloomfield Middle & High School on advancing to the Top 10 finalists for Indiana's 2027 Teacher of the Year!

One of three #IndianaUplands educators named to the @EducateIN Top 25 earlier this month, Brianne continues to make us proud!

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Calling all developers and contractors! 🏡

The Uplands Regional Land Bank is seeking partners to transform four vacant lots in Lyons, IN, into new single-family workforce housing.

📅 Proposals due Aug. 19

Learn more: https://t.co/YcXxktfMG6

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🏡 Nominate a project that has made your community a better place to live, work, or play! The Quality of Place Innovation Award recognizes impactful projects across the Indiana Uplands. Submit your nomination by Aug. 28: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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🎨 🎼 Funding opportunity for arts!

The @INArtsComm Arts Project Support grant (up to $4,000) helps fund public-facing arts projects and activities that bring creative experiences to communities across Indiana. Apply by Sept 3

Learn more: https://t.co/dzMUNYLv16

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Know an employer making a difference? Nominate them for the Employer Innovation Award! 🏆 Last year's winner, PRD Incorporated, was recognized for workforce development, youth apprenticeships, and education partnerships. Submit a nomination today: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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🎉 Congratulations to Eastern Greene Schools and Washington Community Schools on being selected for ROI’s Ready Schools Initiative! #UplandsProud

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Happy Indiana Intern Day! 🎉 ROI is proud to support UpSkill Work & Learn apprenticeships that connect students with real-world experience and help employers develop future talent. Thanks to our employer partners for investing in the next generation through work-based learning!👏

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We're honored to be featured in Ascend Indiana's Intermediary Learning Network Spotlight, highlighting ROI's work to advance work-based learning in the #IndianaUplands.

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Know someone making the Indiana Uplands feel like home for newcomers? 🏡 Nominate them for our NEW Regional Welcoming Award! We're recognizing individuals and organizations strengthening our communities and workforce. Nominate by Aug. 28: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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Nominations are open for the Regional Collaboration Award! 🤝 Know a partnership making a difference across the Indiana Uplands? Help us recognize organizations advancing education, economic opportunity, and quality of place. Submit by Aug. 28: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0

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Congratulations to Tina Peterson, President & CEO of ROI and the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, on being named to the 2026 #Indiana250 list from @IBJnews. 🎉

We're proud to see her leadership in the @INuplands recognized: https://t.co/zFOMoCuMoP

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Great leaders create lasting impact. ⭐ Submit your nomination today for the Becky Skillman Regional Leadership Award and help celebrate those moving the #IndianaUplands forward. Nominate by Aug. 28: https://t.co/9t1VzmIGh0