Meta Selects Indiana for $115 Million AI Workforce Academy

Summary: Indiana is one of four pilot states selected for Meta’s new America’s Workforce Academy, a $115 million initiative preparing workers for skilled-trade careers supporting AI and data-center infrastructure. The cost-free program provides accelerated training, industry-recognized credentials and guaranteed employment for graduates. Boone County Economic Development Corporation is an Indiana community partner. Why it matters: […]

CICP Joins Brookings and Opportunity@Work AI Readiness Lab

Summary: CICP is one of six regional organizations selected for the inaugural AI Readiness Lab, developed by Opportunity@Work and the Brookings Institution. The initiative will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping regional labor markets, particularly career pathways for workers skilled through alternative routes rather than four-year degrees. Why it matters for Indiana: Indiana will help […]