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From Aspirations to Achievements
As Forward Wayne County closes out its focus on Educational Attainment, we asked Cassandra VanDevender, Career Services Specialist with IU East, to discuss higher education and some ways IU East can help students navigate their academic...
Philanthropy in Our Community
Forward Wayne County is focused on giving this month. We asked Rebecca Gilliam, Executive Director of the Wayne County Foundation, to talk about philanthropy in Wayne County. November is one of my favorite months at the Wayne County Foundation. We pause to give thanks...
Western Wayne Schools Gives Back at Thanksgiving
In the month of November, Forward Wayne County is focused on Giving. That's why we wanted to highlight the upcoming Community Thanksgiving Dinner from Western Wayne Schools. All Hands on Deck When Andy Stover, Superintendent of Western Wayne Schools, began planning...
Education Opportunities in Wayne County
In the month of October, Forward Wayne County is focused on Education. Wayne County has no shortage of educational opportunities for its residents, from K-12 to masters degrees and everything in between. Let's take a look at some of the options! K-12 Wayne County has...
A Superintendent’s Perspective On Education
Andy Stover, Superintendent of Western Wayne School Corporation In the month of October, Forward Wayne County is focused on Education. We asked Andy Stover, Superintendent of the Western Wayne School Corporation, to share his thoughts on education and what being a...
Artists that Shaped Wayne County
Across time, many artists have called Wayne County home. Photographers, musicians, painters, sculptors, architects, and many more have left their mark on our towns and cities. Their work continues to inspire us and shape our places and lives to this day. Let’s...
Wayne County History Inspires Pride in Place
Forward Wayne County invited Karen Shank-Chapman, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Historical Museum to share her thoughts on arts and culture and how it can inspire pride in place. Here are her thoughts: There are many reasons why our history can inspire...
Getting Ahead in Your Career
This month, we are focused on Employability. Wayne County has countless options for bettering yourself, with plenty of career and training opportunities available. Let’s take a look at some of them below: Career Opportunities For those looking to start a career, Wayne...
Care Over Cash
For the month of August, Forward Wayne County is focused on Employability. We asked Wayne Williams, One Stop Operator for Eastern Indiana Works, to write a guest blog on the topic. It is probably time to stop assuming that all young people are lazy. After all, that...
Mystery on Main
Wayne County is known for many things: jazz music, cruise control, the Overbeck sisters, and tin. I could go on. All of this innovation came from people that lived in our communities across the county. And before we had full-fledged neighborhoods and subdivisions, our...
Getting Involved in Your Community
For the month of July, Forward Wayne County is focused on Our Community. Communities are groups of people who live together and share common attitudes, interests, and goals – and strong communities are places of opportunity. Wayne County has several communities...
Resources for Early Childhood Development in Wayne County
“It takes a village to raise a child.” It’s likely that you’ve heard this adage once or twice – especially if you have a young child of your own. However, not every parent or guardian has the same support system or "village" to help them. Luckily, there are resources...
Early Childhood Success in Wayne County
For the month of June, Forward Wayne County is focused on Early Childhood Success. We asked Ashley R. Stephen, Executive Director for CAECI Head Start and Early Head Start, to speak about the programs he oversees. Twelve years ago, I was offered employment with the...
Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County Release the 2022 County Indicator Report
The Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County (FWC) have released the 2022 County Indicator Report. The report gathers key community indicators from a variety of sources in one location. Rebecca Gilliam, Executive Director for the Foundation said, “We are...
The Wayne County Cardinal Greenway: A Hidden Gem Close to Home
Thomas Hill, Wayne County District Coordinator for the Cardinal Greenway Forward Wayne County is focused on the Environment this month. We asked Thomas Hill, the Wayne County District Coordinator for the Cardinal Greenway, to talk about the trails. About the Greenway...
Wayne Union Recycle
As we focus on the Environment this month, we asked Cathy Williams from the Wayne Union Recycle Board to discuss the waste treatment and recycling processes in Wayne and Union Counties. Cathy WilliamsWayne County Council, WUR Board Member History A little history to...
