The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is awarding $15 million to 21 organizations across the state to increase access to comprehensive resources that help students make more informed decisions about their options after graduation.
“Indiana’s Career Coaching Grant reflects our commitment to helping students explore future career options and consider what makes the most sense for their future after high school graduation,” said Governor Mike Braun. “This investment empowers students to grow their skills and talents, fill the gap in high-demand, good‑paying jobs, and step into a future where they can thrive and our state can prosper.”
To align the system of career coaching and navigation, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 365 – 2025, which tasks IDOE with granting $15 million to eligible entities through the career coaching grant fund. The 2025 legislative session was a tight budget year, and like many program areas, funding for the Career Coaching Grant is lower than in previous years. To maximize the current funding, the 21 selected entities ensure the largest number of counties receive support. In addition to less available funding, this cycle also saw a 37 percent increase in applicants compared to the previous round, with more than $45 million in total funding requests.
“Our primary purpose in K-12 education is to ensure every student graduates prepared for what’s next,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This includes ensuring students have the knowledge and skills necessary for future success, and also, helping students to see the range of possibilities that exist for their future. This year’s Career Coaching Grant has been strategically deployed to maximize the impact for students across Indiana by increasing access to consistent, individualized career coaching that helps students identify their unique goals and develop a plan to achieve them.”
Grantees were selected based on (1) their ability to deliver innovative, high-quality career coaching not currently available at the schools they plan to serve and/or (2) their demonstration of promising, measurable impact on schools and students. Below is a list of grantees:
Recipients
Grant Amount
Adam Wells Manufacturing Alliance
$280,000
Area 31 Career Center
$200,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor
$500,000
Center of Workforce Innovations
$600,000
Christel House International
$650,000
East Central Indiana Education Service Center
$1,410,000
Elevate Indianapolis
$530,000
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana
$200,000
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools
$55,000
Horizon Educational Alliance
$745,000
J. Kruse Education Center
$1,000,000
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
$995,000
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
$755,000
Northern Indiana Educational Service Center
$1,730,000
Region 8 Educational Service Center
$585,000
Regional Opportunity Initiatives
$1,340,000
South Bend Chamber of Commerce
$350,000
South Knox School Corporation
$81,000
Tecumseh Area Partnership, Inc. DBA Region 4 Workforce Board
$1,200,000
West Central Indiana Education Service Center
$405,000
Wilson Education Service Center
$1,200,000
The current grant period will conclude on June 30, 2027.
