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Bring on tomorrow

Powering Indiana’s workforce

The future depends on the people prepared to lead it. Indiana University equips Hoosiers with the skills and experiences needed in high-demand fields. By developing talent where it’s needed most, we’re strengthening industries, fueling economic growth, and building the workforce Indiana depends on. 

Discoveries with real impact

Education that improves the world

An Indiana University education changes lives for the better. IU's talent development initiatives that help people grow in their careers and meet critical workforce needs.
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Degrees that make a difference

Meeting critical workforce needs

Communities rely on skilled teachers and healthcare professionals—and Indiana University is helping meet talent shortages. Across the state, IU is providing students with practical, hands-on experience in classrooms, clinics, and advanced simulation labs, preparing them for the realities of high-demand careers in education and healthcare. By training professionals where they’re needed most and equipping them to serve close to home, IU is strengthening the state region by region. 

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Upskilling workers across the globe

Training an AI-ready workforce

At Indiana University, students have access to AI tools and cutting-edge training no matter what their major is. Sisters and musicians Kaitlin and Nikki Pet have applied their AI skills to create PetsAloud, a technology that synchronizes animation and video to real-time performance. Through programs like GenAI 101—a free online course for anyone in the world who wants to learn how to use generative AI effectively and ethically—Indiana University has set the standard in preparing workers with AI skills.

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The rise of AI makes us all students again, and we are working hard to keep Indiana University at the forefront of this digital transformation. By opening our doors to the public, we ensure that our faculty, students, staff and now everyone can come sharpen their understanding, insight and marketable skills.

Patrick Hopkins Dean, Kelley School of Business

IU delivers

Impact you can measure

Indiana University’s statewide reach drives measurable impact—from supporting jobs and startups to advancing research and community health. The data below highlights the people, programs, and partnerships helping strengthen our state and move it forward.

Nine
campuses training graduates to meet regional needs
$7 billion
in added income to Indiana's economy generated by IU graduates

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IU’s partnerships and collaborations span industries and communities, helping shape a stronger future for Hoosiers and the state of Indiana.
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Dr. Richard DiMarchi speaks with a female student in a lab

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Bring On Tomorrow

Solving what's next

At Indiana University, we're partnering with communities to solve tomorrow's problems today. No hurdle is too big. No challenge too small. See the difference we're making across Indiana and beyond.