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Case Study

Toward the Big Blur: Momentum and Progress in Indiana

September 6, 2024

At a Glance

In our latest case study featuring leading-edge states, Jobs for the Future (JFF) highlights key policies and initiatives Indiana is implementing to move toward erasing the arbitrary boundaries between high school, college, and work and to empower young adults on a path toward a postsecondary credential and preparation for a career.

Contributors

Caroline D'Andrea Senior Manager

Nancy Hoffman Senior Advisor

David Altstadt Director

Practices & Centers

Policy & Advocacy

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