Author: tpidoyle
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New Automotive Services Program Prepares Students for In-Demand Careers
June 10, 2026 The Pursuit Institute is excited to offer its Automotive Services program in partnership with Tom Wood Automotive and Vincennes University, providing students a direct pathway into high-demand careers in the automotive industry. During the first year, students build a strong foundation through courses in Principles of Automotive Services, Brake Systems, and Steering…
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New Partnership with Ben’s Ranch Foundation
December 8, 2025 The Pursuit Institute is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ben’s Ranch Foundation. This year, Ben’s Ranch piloted an animal science program with a single high school student who spends two hours each day working directly with the horses, gaining experience in nutrition, reproduction, horsemanship and more. The pilot was such a success that we…
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The Pursuit Institute’s Mobile Career Trailer Brings Hands-On Exploration to Students
September 12, 2025 The Pursuit Institute’s Mobile Career Trailer offers five immersive career experiences designed to spark student interest in high-demand fields. Inside, students can: What makes this trailer especially unique is its off-grid capability. Powered by rooftop solar panels and front-mounted batteries (visible to students), the trailer can run all equipment—including lighting, heating, and cooling—for an entire…
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Hamilton Heights Engineering program makes history with Purdue’s 5S certification
Dave Post’s Engineering class at Hamilton Heights High School became the first in the state to offer Purdue University’s 5S workshop as part of its Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Representatives from Purdue University were on site to observe this groundbreaking achievement and to present the certifications. HHSC is always looking for industry partners for this…
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The Pursuit Institute – February is CTE Month
February is Career and Technical Education Month, and we are excited to spotlight Hamilton County’s CTE District, The Pursuit Institute, along with some impressive state-level statistics!Check out the snapshot below to see how CTE is making an impact across the state. There are 70 Programs of Study across Indiana 63 offer 9+ Dual Credits 47…
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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…