Jan 28, 2026 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Our People, Story
In 2025, Forward Wayne County focused on one central theme: preparing our communities, institutions, and partners for long-term success. It was a year defined not only by visible progress, but also by the foundational work required to ensure that progress is...
Dec 17, 2025 | Event, Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Our People, Story
Picture this: it’s August, and the local Hobby Lobby store has already started rolling out its Christmas decorations. “It’s not even fall yet,” you think to yourself. Well, that was me this past August, shopping for last-minute details for my September wedding, when I...
Aug 27, 2024 | Educational Attainment
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 journey. I was honored...
Aug 21, 2024 | Educational Attainment
Our learning never stops. We are constantly introduced to new ideas, concepts, and approaches that influence our lives. The is called being a lifelong learner and it’s a familiar term for most. What exactly is lifelong learning? How can we pursue it? To...
Aug 14, 2024 | Educational Attainment
The state of a community’s workforce is essential to the local economy. A workforce needs to have diverse skills and backgrounds to sustain job retention and growth. Education plays a crucial part in this by giving people the chance to learn new skills and become more...
Jun 26, 2024 | Our People
People can do amazing things. Whether big impacts or small projects, everyone can contribute to positive efforts. However, finding those opportunities or the inspiration to get involved may prove difficult for some people. As Forward Wayne County closes out the...
