INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (DATE)—Martin University has formed a collaboration with Ascend Indiana to help connect students to promising career opportunities in Indiana.
Ascend, an Indiana nonprofit organization, helps connect students to internships and careers through the Ascend Network. This web-based platform matches students' skills and interests with the best Indiana career opportunities. By signing up for the Network, students can access more than 750 Indiana employers and receive support from an Ascend Indiana Career Mentor.
Since its inception in 2016, Ascend has connected more than 5,000 Hoosiers with jobs, internships, and training opportunities in all sectors across the state.
“Our collaboration with Ascend Indiana is a fantastic addition to the support we already offer our students,” said Dr. Sean Huddleston, President and CEO of Martin University. “This collaboration opens up even more opportunities for our students to connect with potential employers, gain real-world experience, and smoothly transition from their studies to successful careers. It's all about giving our students every possible advantage as they step into the job market, and we’re thrilled to see the positive impact it will have on their futures.”
Ascend Indiana adds a robust resource to the school’s career services and gives students a comprehensive view of the many rewarding and exciting career opportunities here in the Hoosier state. Indiana’s economy continues to expand with new and existing companies, leading many opportunities for Indiana-based careers in information technology, advanced manufacturing, biosciences, financial services, and more. There are over 2,000 open jobs on the Network for hundreds of different roles, including systems analyst, accountant, engineer, marketing, human resources, and information technology.
“Students using the Ascend Network will experience a platform that is tailored to finding jobs and internships specifically in Indiana in a wide variety of industries that employ more than 3 million Hoosiers in meaningful and well-paying careers,” said Brad Rhorer, president and CEO, Ascend Indiana. “Indiana’s economy is growing at unprecedented rates; in 2023 alone, 208 companies committed to locate or expand in Indiana, investing more than $28.7 billion in their operations and creating nearly 22,000 new jobs with an average annual salary of $75,025.”
The Ascend Network is a resource offered through the Career Development Resource Center. In partnership with Ascend, the Career Development Resource Center will continue to provide individualized support and educational resources during the job search, application, and interview process. Students can find out more information here: https://ascendindiana.com/.
About Martin University
Founded in 1977, Martin University is Indiana's only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) of higher education. It is steeped in a history of service, and its mission is to educate and develop diverse workforce-ready students in an inclusive, supportive, and collegiate environment. Martin University's vision is to elevate the landscape while providing transformative opportunities, inclusive support, and service to our communities.
About Ascend Indiana
A branded initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), Ascend Indiana is committed to making Indiana a place of economic opportunity for all. Ascend connects job seekers to good and promising career opportunities through an innovative job matching platform, the Ascend Network; catalyzes partnerships and provides consulting services to meet high-demand workforce needs through Ascend Services, and conducts research through Ascend Insights to enable systems-level change that positively impacts individuals throughout the state. To learn more, visit ascendindiana.com.