Cleveland Builds is a 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce intermediary dedicated to informing Clevelanders about fulfilling careers in construction and preparing them for success. Formed in partnership with Northeast Ohio contractors and the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council, Cleveland Builds advances Cleveland’s ability to recruit, develop, and maintain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction and other emerging sectors of the modern regional economy. Cleveland Builds identifies areas of need in our regional construction workforce and provides focused training and workforce development services to satisfy those needs. Our participants seek a more qualified, diverse, and successful construction workforce, with well-paying careers and focused plans for future development.

Nine women, seeking an innovative education for children, founded The Orchard School in 1922 as a progressive school. As an independent, non-sectarian school for students in preschool through grade eight, The Orchard School is committed to the following: The Orchard School guides each student to develop the knowledge, confidence and character essential for a life of learning, leadership and positive contribution to society. Orchard teachers average approximately 14.7 years of experience. Through progressive teaching methods, Orchard teachers unlock a passion for life-long learning by engaging the natural curiosity of a child. Challenging and child-centered, Orchard creates an environment where children are heard and allowed to be themselves and promotes the education of the "whole child,"​ through social and emotional learning. Students learn values of inclusivity through multicultural education, and learn respect for the outdoors with more than 40 acres of outdoor classroom. The successes of Orchard can be quantified by the outcomes of its graduates. More than 85 percent of Orchard graduates are on honor roll or high honors in high school. Many Orchard graduates have become National Merit Scholarship finalists and matriculate to colleges such as Indiana University, Harvard, Columbia, North Carolina, USC, Butler, Purdue, Notre Dame, Brown, Xavier, and more. Learn more at www.orchard.org. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. The Foundation envisions a system that is easy to navigate, delivers fair results, and meets the nation’s need for talent through a broad range of credentials. Our goal is to prepare people for informed citizenship and success in a global economy.

Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted children can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives. Sycamore is one of few schools in the nation, and the only private school in the state of Indiana, where all academics and activities are designed for gifted kids preschool through eighth grade.

By taking a radically different approach to high school, we plan to change the trajectory of students who otherwise may not matriculate to a postsecondary experience or high-paying technical job. The struggles of historically underserved students in Indiana served as a catalyst for the creation of a school designed to move students who are not currently preparing to go on to post-secondary education into a position where they are equipped to take advantage of opportunities to succeed, particularly in technical and STEM-related careers.

The Oaks Academy is a Christ-centered school that exists to provide a rich, classical education to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preparing them to succeed in a rigorous secondary educational program and to demonstrate spiritual, social and emotional maturity.

Victory College Prep (VCP) opened in August 2005 on the Southeast side of Indianapolis with the goals of serving all students in the city. VCP is a public, K-12 charter school and serves approximately 900 students. The mission of Victory College Prep is to prepare students with the academic and social-emotional skills necessary to success in college, career, and life. We use a restorative approach to discipline and develop the whole child in our school. We leverage relationships and social skill development to ensure that all students graduate prepared to solve problems, work collaboratively, and persevere in the world. All students in grades 7-12 participate in a daily advisory program for 50 minutes. Staff advisors remain with their students throughout their entire high school career and focus on developing social-emotional skills, academic development, and college-and-career advising.

Salem University, originally established as Salem College, received its charter from the State of West Virginia in December 1888 and offered its first term of instruction beginning in April 1889. It was founded by members of the local community and the Seventh Day Baptist Church. Throughout the years, Salem University has adhered to high standards of excellence, developing an academic program that gives our graduates the skills and tools needed to begin successful, fulfilling careers. Salem University Online continues that tradition of excellence through an accelerated online program. Salem’s list of alumni include CEOs for national and international companies, professional athletes, business executives, educators, and even a state governor. We continue to remain dedicated to the local community and your success.

Located minutes from downtown Indianapolis, Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCRHS) is a private, college-preparatory high school for students from families with limited financial means. PCRHS combines rigorous classroom instruction with real-life corporate work study experiences for our students by partnering with the finest businesses and corporations in the Indianapolis area. Our Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) allows PCRHS to make a faith-based, college preparatory education affordable to all students and families who could not otherwise afford a Catholic education. Students spend one day a week at their CWSP job site gaining valuable job experience and earning a portion of their high school tuition as they prepare for college. The CWSP partners contract to fill one full-time entry level job in their office for less than the cost of employing a single full-time worker or contractor. Moreover, they tell us that a student team adds fresh energy, enthusiasm, diversity and productivity to their business. Sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, PCRHS is one of 35 schools nationwide that are members of the Cristo Rey Network. Since the opening of the school, Providence Cristo Rey seniors have achieved 100% college acceptance. Graduates currently attend and have graduated from schools such as: Georgetown University, Indiana University, Purdue University, Ball State University, University of Notre Dame, Franklin College, Indiana State University, Xavier University, Wabash College, Marian University, and more.

Building Tomorrow improves access to child-friendly, community-supported schools by providing inclusive, quality education for underserved children in East Africa. Through our Thriving Schools program, we deploy Building Tomorrow Fellows who recruit and train Community Education Volunteers, together bringing out-of-school children into the classroom while working with school leadership to ensure a quality, inclusive school environment. We also work hand-in-hand with local communities, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education to construct new primary schools where no formal primary school exists. By 2021, we will have opened over 81 schools and enrolled over 55,000 out-of-school children. We're not done yet — join us to keep building!

Who we are: The Art Center was founded in 1934 as a Works Project Administration program during the Great Depression to serve artists. Today, the Art Center inhabits one Indianapolis’ only Michael Graves-designed building which sits on a 10 acre stretch along the banks of the White River in the Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis. Each year, the Art Center offers hundreds of art classes, over 50 art exhibitions in six art galleries, an Outreach program that takes art to underserved communities, and the Broad Ripple Art Fair. What we do: The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to engage, enlighten, and inspire our community by providing interactive art education, outreach to underserved audiences, support of artists and exposure to the visual arts. Why we’re important: In its most meaningful moments, art transforms all of us. For adults, hands-on creative learning provides the opportunity to express emotions, build connections to others and hone new creative skills. For kids, arts education creates pathways to academic achievement, career goals and civic engagement. And it’s fun and rewarding. How we affect the community: The Indianapolis Art Center impacts the community by providing access to art education, exposure to living artists and hosting meaningful events that connect the community to creativity and art-making. Our over 500 art classes each year offer anyone with a desire to connect with their artistic side in a creative and social community to thrive. Our nationally-recognized exhibitions connect the community with the artwork of local, regional and national artists. Our Outreach programs take art outside of our building to provide high-quality art education to underserved youth. The Art Center’s campus includes: The Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, with 11 state-of-the-art studios, three public art galleries, a 224-seat auditorium, a gallery shop, and a library; ArtsPark, a nine-acre outdoor creativity and sculpture garden.

Conduct Curb, LLC is a family-centered agency that provides one-on-one behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism, family consultation, and parent/professional training for caregivers of children diagnosed with Autism. Our purpose is to provide services with the ultimate goal of helping consumers and families find their strengths and adjust areas that are contributing to difficulties and challenges.