Program Type
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Work-based learning programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: In May 2016, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett launched Project Indy,
a city-wide initiative to ensure that employers and young workers prioritize youth employment for
a pathway to success. Now housed at EmployIndy, Project Indy is comprised of a network of
community organizations, employers, and corporate partners to provide job opportunities, soft-
skill development, and job-readiness training to in-school and out-of-school youth in Marion
County.
Success Metrics: 51 new employers registered for Project Indy in 2019 with a total of 4,167 jobs
posted on the platform.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
1,078
Black or African Americans Annually Served
56%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
17%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $135,842
Initial Start-Up Cost: $1,900,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: EmployIndy
Website: https://employindy.org/
Respondents Name: Robin Kildall
Email: rkildall@employindy.org