Business and Partnership Recognition
Business and Partnership Recognition Nomination Form
Who Can Nominate:
Nominations may be submitted by IAACE members, or adult education program staff, who wish to recognize a business making a significant impact on adult education in Indiana.
On Adult Education Day, the Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education (IAACE) proudly honors the businesses whose collaboration strengthens adult education across Indiana. These partnerships are vital to expanding opportunities for adult learners—providing resources, job training, mentorship, and career pathways that help students successfully transition from the classroom to the workforce.
Whether through direct collaboration with adult education programs, offering internships or employment opportunities, or investing in workforce development initiatives, our business and WEI/IET partners play an essential role in helping learners achieve their goals. Their commitment not only transforms lives but also builds stronger communities and a more skilled workforce in Indiana.
We invite you to nominate a Workforce Education Initiative (WEI) business partner who exemplifies this spirit of collaboration and impact. Business & Industry Partnership Recognition recipients are honored annually during IAACE’s Adult Education Day celebration.
Together, we celebrate partnerships that expand horizons, create opportunities, and build a brighter future for adult learners throughout Indiana.
| Annual Recognition Process | |
|---|---|
| Nominations Open | Fall |
| Nomination Deadline | Winter |
| Selection Process | January |
| Recognition Ceremony | Adult Education Day |
Why Business Partnerships Matter
Business and industry partnerships help adult learners:
- Develop workforce-ready skills
- Explore career pathways
- Earn industry-recognized credentials
- Gain internships and work-based learning experiences
- Connect with employers
- Secure meaningful employment
These collaborations strengthen local communities while helping employers build a skilled workforce.
Together, We Build Stronger Communities
When education and industry work together, learners gain opportunity, employers gain skilled talent, and communities grow stronger.
IAACE is proud to recognize the partnerships that make this work possible and inspire even greater collaboration across Indiana.