# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Employer Partnership Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Connecting employers and workforce partners to strengthen hiring, retention and workforce access across Marion County and Central Indiana.About this EventJoin Us at the Employer Partnership Forum!Presented by The Indianapolis FoundationHiring people is one challenge. Keeping good employees is another.Bros Foundation is bringing employers, workforce leaders and community organizations together for the Employer Partnership Forum on Wednesday, September 23 at The AMP at 16 Tech.The conversation will focus on practical workforce issues affecting employers and the organizations helping people prepare for, enter and remain in the workforce, including:Hiring needs and workforce gapsEarly retention barriersEmployer-workforce partnershipsEmployment stability and supportPractical hiring incentives and workforce resourcesOpportunities for stronger coordination across Marion County and Central IndianaThe forum is not limited to reentry or fair-chance hiring. Organizations supporting justice-involved individuals are encouraged to participate as part of the broader workforce conversation.H.I.R.E. — the Hoosier Initiative for ReEntry — will provide practical information on employer incentives and workforce resources.Feedback from the forum will also help inform the Marion County & Central Indiana Workforce Insights Report, a convening-based summary of hiring, retention, workforce access and opportunities for stronger employer-community coordination.Who should attendThis event is designed for:Employers and business ownersHR and talent acquisition professionalsHiring managersWorkforce development organizationsEmployment service providersTraining, credentialing and apprenticeship providersCommunity organizations with employment programmingEconomic development and education partnersReentry organizationsOrganizations supporting justice-involved individualsYouth employment organizationsOther organizations helping people prepare for, obtain or retain employmentModeratorClaire RaffordHigher Education Reporter | Mirror IndyPanelistsMolly BennettH.I.R.E. Regional Director | Indiana Department of CorrectionMolly OliverDirector of Employment Services | 2nd Chance IndianaMichael Martin DrainPresident & CEO | Step-Up, Inc.Scott HohlExecutive Director | Marion County Community CorrectionsHostTorriaun EverettFounder & Executive Director | Bros FoundationAgenda🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMArrival and Registration🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMOpening Remarks & Panel Discussion🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMOpen Networking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/employer-partnership-forum/100001998429340955
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Contests, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Indianapolis
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The AMP at 16 Tech
- **lat**: 39.7855212
- **long**: -86.1839139
- **full address**: The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Boulevard, Indianapolis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Employer Partnership Forum being held?
  - **A:** Employer Partnership Forum takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Boulevard, Indianapolis, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Employer Partnership Forum?
  - **A:** Employer Partnership Forum is organized by Bros Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Employer Partnership Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Employer Partnership Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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