Ascend Indiana

Ascend Indiana is a non-profit workforce development initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) that connects talent to career opportunities in Indiana's high-demand sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, and technology. The organization operates the Ascend Network, a proprietary platform that matches job seekers with Indiana-based employers and provides personalized career guidance and recruitment services. By collaborating with higher education institutions and industry leaders, Ascend Indiana aims to address the state's skills gap and support the growth of the local economy. While not a drug developer, it serves as a critical ecosystem partner for the Indiana life sciences industry, facilitating the recruitment of talent for major pharmaceutical and medical device companies.