‘Ball State in Southwest Indiana: A Conversation About Industry Engagement and Talent Pipelines’ Being Held Nov. 29 in Evansville

 ‘Ball State in Southwest Indiana: A Conversation About Industry Engagement and Talent Pipelines’ Being Held Nov. 29 in Evansville

MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University’s Office of Industry Engagement is hosting a gathering of local leaders and alumni to discuss strategic initiatives to develop the current and future workforce in the greater Evansville area.

The event, “Ball State in Southwest Indiana: A Conversation About Industry Engagement and Talent Pipelines,” will be held from 4-6 p.m. CT/5-7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket, 230 Main St., Evansville, IN 47708. Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns is scheduled to address attendees around 5:15 p.m. CT/6:15 p.m. ET.

Those interested in attending this free event can register online; RSVPs will be available through Monday, Nov. 20.

“At Ball State, we are currently educating over 250 students from the Southwest Indiana Region,” said Jeff Eads, director for Industry Engagement at Ball State. “We have established tools, like our County Ambassador Program, for communities to be strategic and intentional about bringing these talented young people back home once they graduate. These tools are available to every region in the state and are in place to help Indiana thrive. We look forward to discussing these tools, and many other industry engagement opportunities, in Southwest Indiana on Nov. 29.”

The Nov. 29 event will also feature a customer experience workshop led by Greg Zirkle, director of business and executive programs in the Division of Lifetime Learning. In the interactive session, attendees will learn key drivers of customer experience, identify touchpoints they can control, and leave with actionable insights to apply in their businesses.

“We are proud to have alumni living and working in all 92 counties, including nearly 1,750 in the Southwest Indiana Region,” said President Mearns. “It is essential that we help our graduates recognize and take advantage of the many opportunities in Indiana to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.”

To learn more about Ball State’s Office of Industry Engagement, contact Jeff Eads at engage@bsu.edu.

About Ball State

Founded in 1918 and located in Muncie, Ball State University is one of Indiana’s premier universities and an economic driver for the state. Ball State’s 20,000 students come from all over Indiana, the nation, and the world. The 790-acre campus is large enough to accommodate first-rate facilities and 19 NCAA Division I sports, but our welcoming and inclusive campus is small enough to ensure the friendliness, personal attention, and access that are the hallmarks of the University. Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State’s ambitious goals for our second century. We Fly!