EmployIndy

What EmployIndy does

EmployIndy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Indianapolis, operating as the designated workforce development board for Marion County, Indiana. The organization serves as a workforce intermediary connecting job seekers, employers, schools, and community organizations through a portfolio of programs including WorkOne Indy (career centers), YES Indy (opportunity youth re-engagement, ages 16-24), Indy Achieves (postsecondary support and Promise Scholarships), Talent Connection (job matching), YouthBuild Indy (construction trades training), the Modern Apprenticeship Program (MAP), Project Indy (youth job board), Job Ready Indy (employability skills curriculum with digital badges), Good Wages Initiative (employer certification for $18+/hour with benefits), Talent Bound (K-12 career-connected learning), and JAG Indy (Jobs for America's Graduates). In 2024, EmployIndy reported 3,309 job placements, 10,923 participants enrolled in coaching/training, and 48,220 work-based learning activities across 599 engaged employers.

The organization is funded entirely through government grants and philanthropic contributions rather than participant fees. Primary revenue streams include WIOA Title I funding from the U.S. Department of Labor and Indiana Department of Workforce Development, alongside foundation support from Lilly Endowment, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and newer sources including StriveTogether and the Pathways Impact Fund. Technology infrastructure consists of three core digital platforms — the Ascend Network-powered Talent Connection, the location-based Project Indy job board for youth, and the Job Ready Indy curriculum management system with digital badge certification — supported by a Learning Hub for online training content. All services are provided free of charge to job seekers and employers. EmployIndy operates two Indianapolis office locations (101 W. Washington St. and 115 W. Washington St.) and serves as Marion County connector for the statewide INCAP apprenticeship framework launched in 2023.

Name

EmployIndy

Legal name

EmployIndy

Website

https://employindy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EmployIndy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 serving as Marion County, Indiana's designated workforce development board, connecting job seekers, employers, schools, and community organizations through free career coaching, training, apprenticeships, and youth programs funded by government grants and philanthropic donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE), Skilled Trades & Industrial Direct Hire (BPACAFAG)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Career coaching
• Apprenticeship programs
• Job placement services
• Youth employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from federal and state workforce development funds including WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Title I funding, Department of Labor grants, and Indiana Department of Workforce Development contracts
2. Foundation and Philanthropic Funding: Support from foundations including Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Lilly Endowment, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other philanthropic organizations
3. Program Services (Free to Participants): All workforce services are provided free of charge to job seekers and employers, funded through grants and donations rather than direct participant fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EmployIndy operates as Marion County's designated 501(c)(3) workforce development board, delivering free career coaching, job training, apprenticeships, and talent-matching services to job seekers while connecting local employers to pre-screened talent pipelines and Good Wages Initiative certification. Its core offerings include WorkOne Indy career centers, YES Indy youth re-engagement, Indy Achieves postsecondary support, Talent Connection job matching via the Ascend Network, Modern Apprenticeship Program (MAP), JAG Indy, Project Indy youth job board, and Good Wages Initiative employer certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkOne Indy: Career center connecting job seekers with jobs, training, and local support
• YES Indy
• Indy Achieves
• YouthBuild Indy
• Talent Connection
• Good Wages Initiative
• Job Ready Indy
• Project Indy
• Talent Bound
• Choice Employers
• JAG Indy
• Modern Apprenticeship Program (MAP)

Products and services

• WorkOne Indy

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,309 job seekers placed in good or promising jobs in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ascend IndianacoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership where Ascend Indiana provides the Talent Connection platform technology powering EmployIndy's job matching services. The Ascend Network platform enables job seekers to connect with EmployIndy Recruitment Managers and access employer opportunities.
• WorkOne IndycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkOne Indy is Indiana's workforce delivery system, and EmployIndy operates WorkOne Indy services in Marion County, providing job seekers with career coaching, training programs, and connections to local employers and resources.
• New Skills Ready Network (NSRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by JPMorganChase, NSRN is a multi-city initiative where EmployIndy serves as a lead partner, forming partnerships between school systems, higher education, employers, and government to develop youth career pathways.
• Indy ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce partnership for employer engagement, workforce advocacy, and collaborative workforce development initiatives serving Marion County employers.
• Indiana University IndianapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for Indy Achieves postsecondary support program, providing Seamless Admission processes for students and serving as the home institution for Promise Scholarship recipients.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing postsecondary pathways for EmployIndy program participants and career-connected learning opportunities for Marion County students.
• AES IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner in the Modern Apprenticeship Program, providing paid work experience for high school students with 91% apprentice retention rate after program completion.
• IU HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare employer engaged in workforce development programs, providing career exploration opportunities and employment pathways for Marion County residents.
• Indianapolis Airport AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner incorporating apprentice programs into workforce development initiatives to address 21st century workforce challenges. CEO Mario Rodriguez serves as advocate for apprenticeship models.
• Goodwill of Central and Southern IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organization partner providing workforce services, coaching, training, and job placement assistance as part of the YES Indy network.
• Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization partnership for workforce alignment and employer engagement initiatives.
• Indiana Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for workforce development programming, WIOA implementation, and career services coordination in Marion County.
• Marion County School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IPS, MSD of Warren Township, Perry Township, Lawrence Township, Pike Township, and others for Talent Bound career-connected learning and JAG Indy programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genesys Works: Nonprofit providing career pathways for high school students through skills training and corporate internships. Directly comparable focus on K-12 work-based learning, corporate employer partnerships, and youth career credentials.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free tech skills training and career placement for underserved adults. Directly comparable model of free workforce training, employer partnerships, and placement services for opportunity populations.
• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit serving young adults ages 18-24 with training, internships, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable mission around opportunity youth career pathways and employer-paid training models.
• Ascend Indiana: Indiana-focused talent-matching nonprofit operating the Ascend Network platform that powers EmployIndy's Talent Connection service. Directly comparable mission of connecting employers to talent and providing career navigation across Indiana.
• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership: Designated workforce board for Chicago/Cook County under WIOA, providing job seeker and employer services. Closest structural analog — same federal designation, same WIOA funding model, similar intermediary role between employers, job seekers, and training providers.
• NPower: National nonprofit delivering free tech training and job placement to military veterans and underserved young adults. Comparable model of free-to-participant training with employer-paid placement and corporate partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• CareerSource Florida: Statewide workforce development network administering WIOA programs across Florida. Operates at much larger scale but follows the same workforce board model with employer engagement and job seeker services.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National policy and advocacy organization focused on skills training and workforce development funding. Not a direct operator but is a sector peer in the workforce development ecosystem and influences the federal funding environment EmployIndy depends on.

Emerging players

• Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana: Regional Goodwill affiliate providing workforce development, job training, and placement services in Indiana. Direct partner of EmployIndy through YES Indy network with overlapping employment services for similar populations.

Regional players

• Central Indiana Corporate Partnership: Regional economic development organization coordinating workforce and talent initiatives across central Indiana. Direct partner of EmployIndy with overlapping employer engagement and regional workforce alignment work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmployIndy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EmployIndy317
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmployIndy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/employindy
• Instagraminstagram.com/employindy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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