The Coalition for Advancing Postsecondary Education and Training (CAPET) includes regional stakeholders from across northeast Indiana working together to develop actionable strategies to increase completion of postsecondary education and meet regional talent needs.
Understanding Northeast Indiana Talent Needs and Student Challenges
Launched in October 2024, the Coalition’s work is grounded in the research and opportunities outlined in the Advancing Postsecondary Education and Training Study (APETS).
Coalition Members
The Coalition is open to all stakeholders interested in contributing to this work. Coalition members will receive regular updates, provide feedback throughout the planning stage, and serve as informed advocates for this initiative. CAPET members will identify ways to support and participate in proposed regional strategies for educational attainment and talent development in northeast Indiana.
Stay Informed:
Receive updates about the Coalition for Advancing Postsecondary Education and Training.
Join the Coalition:
Contribute to a Working Group and/or support a Coalition strategy session in your county
Working Groups
Working Groups within the Coalition are meeting regularly to develop strategies for regional action. Click on the links below to learn more about the research, discussions, and work in progress for each group.
Ellen Cutter Addresses Top Barrier to Business Growth: Skilled Workers | CAPET Advisory Council Op-Ed | 12.3.24
Advancing Postsecondary Education | PBS PrimeTime | 11.15.24
Coalition Launches to Address Northeast Indiana’s Talent Shortage | Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | 10.30.24