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The Pursuit Institute – Certifications Earned Fall 2024
In the Fall 2024 semester, students earned a total of 424 college credits through The Pursuit Institute’s partnerships with Ivy Tech, Ball State, and Vincennes University—completely free of charge! Below is a snapshot of the number of college credits, as well as certifications, students earned. CompTia A+ Core 1 Broderick Miller Fishers Nicholas Schneider Fishers…
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The Pursuit Institute – CPR Skills Day
On Thursday, November 21st, KLR hosted its annual CPR Skills Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, an event designed to immerse students in hands-on experiences and essential skills for careers in the medical field. This year’s event brought together students from local high schools—including Hamilton Heights, Fishers, Tipton, Sheridan, Hamilton Southeastern, Westfield, Noblesville and Options—offering…
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The Pursuit Institute Helps Students Prepare for the Future
The Pursuit Institute was recently. highlighted in The Towne Post magazines in Noblesville and Westfield in November 2024. Read the article.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT – New Early Childhood Education Program
The Pursuit Institute is thrilled to announce a new Early Education program, in collaboration with Ball State University and Kiddie Academy, that opens up unique opportunities for students pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Ben Fritch, Director of Teacher Pathway Programs at Ball State University, provided further details about the program, explaining, “Ball…
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT – AVIATION
The Pursuit Institute is soaring to new heights with 19 programs for the 2024-2025 academic year, with one highly-anticipated new program focusing on Aviation. For a bit of background, Pursuit Programs are Career and Technical Education courses offered on-site at local area businesses and community partners. These programs are taught by industry professionals and offer…
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THE PURSUIT INSTITUTE – STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
Students who participated in Pursuit Institute programs last school year reflect on how their experiences have better prepared them for the next step, whether it be college or working directly in the field. They also give advice for others who may be considering joining the program. PIPER KINDER TPI Program: CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)…
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Looking Ahead at the 24-25 Academic Year
The Pursuit Institute is anticipating a promising 2024–2025 academic year as student numbers continue to climb and new programs are launched. This year, 273 students from six high schools will participate in 14 distinct programs. New offerings include a Cosmetology program with a focus on Aesthetics in collaboration with Prestige, Precision Agriculture through Beck’s Hybrids,…
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Partner Spotlight – Prestige Beauty School
This month, we’re excited to spotlight our partnership with Prestige Beauty School. Prestige is one of two cosmetology schools The Pursuit Institute partners with for our students. Our collaboration with Prestige has significantly enhanced the student experience, while preparing students for careers in cosmetology. Learn more from our Q&A session with Prestige. How has your partnership…
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Partner Spotlight – Lionfish Cyber Security Program
This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight the outstanding work of Jeremy Miller and the dedicated team at Lionfish Cyber Security. Our collaboration with Lionfish has significantly enhanced the student experience, while preparing our students for future careers in cybersecurity. Let’s dive into a Q&A session with Jeremey Miller, the CEO of Lionfish Cyber Security. For…
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Riverview Worx Event
Welcome to Riverview Worx – An Education, Apprenticeship and Career Expo! Join us at the Krieg DeVault Conference Center, Lower Level for a day filled with exciting opportunities. Whether you’re a student looking for educational paths, an individual seeking apprenticeship programs, or someone ready to kickstart their career, this expo has something for everyone. Connect…