Governor Mike Braun recently discussed how partnerships between colleges and employers can prepare Hoosier students for in-demand careers, strengthen Indiana’s workforce, and help graduates earn good wages close to home.
“IU Southeast is working directly with employers to give Hoosier students the experience they need to move into in-demand careers with great wages. These partnerships help employers fill valuable jobs and give graduates a strong reason to build their careers and lives here in Indiana.” — Governor Mike Braun
On IU Southeast’s campus, Governor Braun met to discuss IU Southeast’s employer partnerships, new academic structure and Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program.
Governor Braun learned about IU Southeast’s Medical Laboratory Science degree, established through a five-year workforce partnership with Baptist Health, Norton Healthcare, and UofL Health. Medical laboratory scientists provide more than 70% of the diagnostic information physicians use to make clinical decisions, and the profession faces a workforce shortage. The program includes more than 500 hours of clinical training through hospital internships.
Through the Norton Healthcare Scholars Program, students pursuing a health care-related degree can receive tuition assistance in exchange for a three- to five-year employment commitment after graduation, creating a clearer path from the classroom to a career.
