Indiana Ecosystem Tour: Addressing Future Workforce Needs through Youth Entrepreneurship

The future of work is already here, and most of us aren’t ready. By 2030, 85% of jobs haven’t even been invented yet, while businesses are rapidly scaling AI, automation, and emerging tech. That’s why STARTedUP Foundation is leading the charge to build a future-ready workforce that’s creative, agile, and built for change.

Participants will get an exclusive look at how Indiana is fueling innovation through youth entrepreneurship and educator-powered talent development. Hear from industry leaders in AI, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, clean energy, and next-gen agriculture about the talent they urgently need. Experience live student showcases, meet the teacher-innovators behind them, and walk away with practical strategies you can take back to your own community. We’re not just preparing students to fill jobs, we’re equipping them to create them.

About Ecosystem Tours

• We’ve highlighted the audiences each tour is primarily designed for, but anyone is welcome on any tour.
• Transportation is provided from start to finish for each tour via executive coach, which is not accessible.
• While we recognize that many attendees may be interested in participating in more than one tour, tours are all day with no ability to join in progress, so participants are only able to sign up for one tour.
• Participants will receive more details and a full agenda a week prior.

Attire

• Casual
• Comfortable walking shoes