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Indiana’s workforce pipeline

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Ron BaconIndiana’s workforce pipeline

 

On Thursday, a subcommittee of the EVV Crane I-69 innovation corridor met in Evansville to conduct a roundtable discussion about what this group is doing to benefit the community and region. I was able to join in the conversation alongside other local state representatives and companies such as Sabic Innovative Plastics, Toyota, Berry Plastics, Koch Industries and Babcock and Wilcox, all of which call southern Indiana home. Essentially, this meeting brought together many key stakeholders in order to brainstorm a solution to one of Indiana’s most pressing issues, the skills gap.

 

Across the country, many are concerned about the lack of jobs available to them. However, here in Indiana, we have the opposite problem. In fact, some estimate the number of available jobs to be as high as 100,000! This is particularly true in the manufacturing sector.

 

While this is excellent news, the significant challenge that we are facing is that too few Hoosiers have the advanced skills and technical training necessary to compete for new careers in some of Indiana’s top industries. According to data from Conexus Indiana, it would take 17 years’ worth of high school graduates just to make up for the projected number of manufacturing sector retirements in the next five to seven years. This makes it very clear that manufacturers need a highly-skilled workforce to fill available positions in this technical industry.

 

Working to address this issue, I was happy to support House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1003. During the 2014 legislative session, HEA 1003 was an agenda bill, meaning we made it one of our top priorities to formulate, perfect and sign into law so that Hoosiers could begin to see its positive effects.

 

Specifically, this new law allows the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to award grants to schools that choose to develop and implement partnerships with businesses. These partnerships would include internships and apprenticeships that provide students with real-world experience in their field of study. This legislation also allows the IEDC to award a tax credit to businesses that hire students who have gone through this cooperative program between the business and the college/university.

 

I was also very proud to support HEA 1064, which deals with career and technical education (CTE) programs. This legislation requires the Indiana Career Council to study CTE programs across Indiana, specifically focusing on the return on investment and utilization of these programs. This review is being conducted in the hopes of improving these programs and encouraging more students to pursue industry certifications.

 

Along with these new laws, one way to address the skills-gap is by obtaining a college education. However, higher education is not always right for everybody. In fact, I never went to college. After high school, I received certification through a respiratory therapy school at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, and since then, I have built a successful business and have the distinct honor of serving as your state representative. I still encourage everyone to pursue higher education, but whether that means obtaining a bachelor’s or associate’s degree or industry certification, that is for you to decide.

 

If Indiana wants to remain competitive, it is important that we train unemployed Hoosiers with the proper skills necessary to find employment in today’s most competitive, high-wage fields. I remain committed to this cause both as a state representative and as a member of our community. I look forward to participating in more events like this in the future, and I sincerely commend this subcommittee for taking the lead on such an important issue facing our Hoosier state.

Eagles outlast Hawks, advance in GLVC Tourney

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Senior infielder Caleb Eickhoff, who was 2-of-3 against Quincy, drove in the game-winning run in the 10th inning Friday.

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Dan McDonnell, USI Sports Information

#8 Southern Indiana (41-9): 2
Quincy (27-25): 1

Senior infielder Caleb Eickholf had a one-out, RBI-single in the top of the 10th inning and junior shortstop/pitcher Matt Chavarria pitched a scoreless bottom 10th as the No. 8 University of Southern Indiana baseball team outlasted Quincy University, 2-1, Friday to advance to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship Tournament semifinal.

After the two teams battled through seven consecutive scoreless innings, the Screaming Eagles broke through as sophomore outfielder Hamilton Carr began the 10th inning with a lead-off walk.

Senior infielder/pitcher Matt Bowles, who went to the dish as a pinch hitter, followed with a bunt-single to put runners at first and second with no outs.

Two batters later, following a fielder’s choice that saw Carr thrown out at third base, Eickhoff roped a 0-1 pitch through the left side of the infield, allowing Bowles to score the go-ahead run from second base.

Chavarria, who took the mound in the bottom of the 10th, struck out the first two batters he faced before inducing a ground ball for the final out and his league-leading 11th save of the year.

USI (41-9) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first when sophomore outfielder Kyle Kempf hit a lead-off home run over the left-centerfield fence.

Quincy (27-25), however, answered in the last part of the second inning as leftfielder Zach Knese scored on a sacrifice fly and a close play at the plate.

None-the-less, senior pitcher Jonathon Wandling settled down to blank the Hawks for the next seven frames. Wandling (8-1) struck out nine batters while scattering seven hits and a walk throughout nine innings to earn the victory.

Quincy pitcher Cody King was solid for the Hawks. King struck out 11 USI batters while scattering four hits throughout nine innings before giving way to Matt Fishman prior to the 10th inning. Fishman (3-3) was pinned with the loss after giving up one run off two hits.

The Eagles return to action Saturday at 11 a.m. when they take on the winner of the Quincy/University of Missouri-St. Louis game, which is currently in progress, in the semifinals at Bosse Field.

USI announces Outstanding International Graduate and Peace Ambassador recipient

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International Programs and Services at the University of Southern Indiana has announced Shan Hussein of Sulaimany, Kurdistan, Iraq, as the 2014 Outstanding International Graduate. The award recognizes an international student with outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement upon graduation from USI.

Hussein is an economics and business administration major. She first came to USI in summer 2010 as a participant in the Iraq Young Leaders Exchange Program. She was one of two Iraqi students to receive USI’s first ever Global Ambassador Scholarship, which enabled her to return to USI upon completion of her bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Sulaimany. She will receive her bachelor’s degree in economics from USI this May, and is working toward an MBA degree from USI as well.

“Shan’s academic background, both here at USI and at home in Iraq, is exceptional,” said Dr. Tim Schibik, assistant dean of the Romain College of Business, who nominated Hussein for the award. “She already possesses a degree in engineering and has been a top performer in her economics major at USI. Shan is truly an outstanding student and person. She’s an outstanding representative of USI, our international program, and the world.”

2014 Peace Ambassador Award

Steeve JeanSteeve Jean, of Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti, is the 2014 recipient of USI’s Peace Ambassador Award, recognizing an outstanding international student whose actions and involvement in campus and community life have contributed to greater cross-cultural awareness and to increased understanding of the world, its peoples and its traditions.

Jean completed USI’s Intensive English Program before beginning a degree in biology/pre-medicine in 2013. He has achieved an outstanding academic record and emerged as a leader on campus, serving numerous organizations, including as a member of the executive board of USI’s International Club.

“I am continually surprised by Steeve’s range of involvement,” said Dr. Marcia Kiessling, associate provost for Student Affairs. “While he contributes to the University through his involvement, his more significant contributions result from one-on-one discussions with others. He is interested in learning from others and in contributing to his home country and its people. I have no doubt that he will find ways to make lasting contributions to his home country.”

Ceremonial Signing of HEA 1343

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     Rep. Gail  Riecken joins Gov. Mike Pence and her legislative colleagues for the         ceremonial signing of HEA 1343, which imposes stricter standards for moped    drivers.    

 

L-R: Reps. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) and David Wolkins (R-Winona Lake), Gov. Mike Pence, and Reps. Gail Riecken (D-Evansville) and Milo Smith (R-Columbus)]

 

Kyle Freeland’s Last Start For Purple Aces

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Career Exploration for Grades 4-12 and an Online Tool for Making Charts and Graphs

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a great place for your students to explore careers, but did you know they have other activities that you can use in the classroom?  The teacher’s desk offers a variety of worksheets and an inflation calculator.  In the student resource area, students can learn about the economy and unemployment rates for each state using maps.  Your students can take this state data, or any data you want them to work with, and use the online chart and graph maker to help them visual and compare data.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, May 08, 2014

 

Amie Farber                  Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug-Class D Felony

Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-

Class A Misdemeanor

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

 

Daniel Jenkins                Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance-Class D Felony

Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor

False Informing-Class B Misdemeanor

 

Jeffrey Reich                   Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-Class D Felony

 

Mark Yckering                 Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More-Class C Misdemeanor

(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)

(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement

 

Bentley Brown               Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury-Class C Felony

 

Trenton Duncan             Burglary-Class B Felony

Theft-Class D Felony

 

Maxine Kemper             Dealing in Methamphetamine-Class A Felony

Possession of Methamphetamine-Class C Felony

Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony

Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor Enhanced to D Felony

Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-Class D Felony

Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

 

Kathryn Mason             Unlawful Possession of Syringe-Class D Felony

 

Colin Minton                  Domestic Battery-Class D Felony

 

Matthew Orth                 Burglary-Class B Felony

Intimidation-Class C Felony

Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class A Misdemeanor

Criminal Mischief-Class B Misdemeanor

 

Jessica Sachs                 Burglary-Class B Felony

Theft-Class D Felony

 

 

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at KPhernetton@vanderburghgov.org

 

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law

Dr. Bucshon Comments on Special Benghazi Panel

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  220px-Larry_Bucshon,_official_portrait,_112th_CongressCongressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement following approval by the House to form a special panel to investigate the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans.

 

Bucshon stated:

 

“The House has overwhelmingly approved a resolution to further investigation in the Benghazi terrorist attack that killed four of our fellow Americans.  Newly released emails show the Administration has stonewalled Congress in our effort to get the facts the American people deserve.  I have full confidence that Trey Gowdy will lead a thoughtful investigation focused on finding the facts and uncovering the truth. 

 

“I’m also glad to have a Hoosier voice on the panel, my colleague Susan Brooks.  I have come to know Susan as a very thoughtful and focused member of Congress. Her experience as a U.S. Attorney will undoubtedly be an asset to the committee. With Trey and Susan thoroughly investigating this attack, we will finally have the answers to what happened on September 11, 2012.”

 

BACKGROUND:

 

Last week, in response to the release of emails showing the White House was more involved in misleading the American people than previously known and the revelation that the Obama administration had withheld these documents from a Congressional subpoena, Speaker Boehner announced that he was establishing a special committee to investigate the events surrounding the attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012.

 

Upon hearing the news about the panel, Bucshon released a statement supporting the continued fact-finding investigation in light of the newly released emails.

 

Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, a former prosecutor tapped to lead the panel, penned an op-ed in USA Today explaining that the investigation will be purely about finding the facts and uncovering the truth.

 

“Facts are neither Republican nor Democrat,” said Gowdy “While our fellow citizens are free to draw varying conclusions and inferences from the facts, surely there can be consensus that every relevant fact must be uncovered.” (USA Today; 5/7/14)

Police still looking for shooting suspect in Thursday night shooting

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Evansville Police Department
Evansville Police Department

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Evansville Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 400 block of E Riverside Dr around 10:00pm Thursday.
Police were called to the scene after 20 year old Keshaun Barnes was shot several times. Barnes told investigators he was not sure who shot him. Barnes was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected survive.
Anyone with inforamtion about this shooting is aske to call EPD at 436-7979 or the WeTIp hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME.

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