Blue River Career Programs honored by Indiana Department of Workforce Development

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has announced 39 programs across the state have received the designation as Program of Excellence.

The designation started in 2022-23 to recognize adult education programs that meet multiple state and federal metrics around student academic achievement, enrollment, partnering with employers, offering high-demand wage training, and high school equivalencies earned.

Blue River Career Programs in Shelbyville was one of the 39 programs honored by the Department of Workforce Development.

Blue River Career Programs enables Shelby County and surrounding counties to experience the positive impact of adult education success through increased economic activity and workforce participation of students who are upskilled through career training and foundational education credentials.

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the average yearly wage increase of earning a high school credential at $8,400. The high school credential also provides access to postsecondary education or training, which further increases Hoosier employment and economic opportunities.

Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Kate Shelby recognizes the critical work a local adult education program contributes to the state.

“Indiana continues to excel as a state due to the hard work, dedication, and innovative practices being implemented at the program level in communities every day,” she said.

The 39 honored programs will be recognized by DWD Adult Education leadership at the Indiana Association and of Adult and Continuing Education award ceremony on Sept. 30.

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