Purdue University has joined a program that provides online educational programs to federal government employees and their families. Purdue says the Federal Academic Alliance, which is overseen by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as professional certifications and continuing education courses.... Read More
Fifteen organizations are joining forces to form the Noblesville Youth Sports Alliance with the goal of enhancing youth sports programming and engagement. The alliance says it is partnering with the city of Noblesville and Noblesville Schools for seed funding and administrative support.... Read More
Dallas-based power management company Concentric LLC has acquired Indy Power Grid, an industrial battery and charger supplier located in Indianapolis. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Concentric Chief Operating Officer John Winter says the acquisition solidifies the company’s forklift power business and reach throughout Illinois and Indiana.... Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools is launching a State Earn and Learn partnership it says will allow students to get a head start on a career in carpentry. IPS is partnering with Indianapolis-based Pepper Construction and Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters. The district says the partnership will allow students to easily transition to IKORCC’s US DOL Registered Apprenticeship program directly after graduating from high school.... Read More
The Wabash Valley Power Alliance has promoted Jeff Conrad to president and chief executive officer. Conrad, who currently serves as the generation and transmission cooperative's chief operating officer, will succeed retiring CEO Jay Bartlett.... Read More
Indianapolis-based health tech company LifeOmic is partnering with Preventia Group, a virtual medicine marketplace, to provide Butler University's students with new mental health resources. LifeOmic says the partnership will connect students with therapists and coaches through LIFE Extend, its holistic health and wellness app.... Read More
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana has named Jennifer Quick-Cook chief executive officer. The nonprofit, which is based in Bloomington and serves Monroe and Owen counties, says Quick-Cook's background includes nearly a decade of nonprofit experience.... Read More
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts is hosting a youth summer job fair on Saturday at the Howard Park Event Center. The department says it is hiring for a variety of positions, including social media and digital marketing, summer youth interns, and event center coordinators.... Read More
Elkhart-based THOR Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is providing temporary use of its facility in Poland, through its subsidiary Erwin Hymer Group, to the Polish Red Cross. The RV manufacturer says the facility is being used to store and distribute emergency relief supplies for Ukrainians amid the Russian invasion.... Read More
GE Aviation in Terre Haute has been awarded the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s top workplace recognition. The company is now certified as a Star site for its commitment to employee health and safety.... Read More
