PRIVATE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and empower the future makers and leaders of America.
We can’t do it alone!
We are looking for industry partners to help shape the curriculum as well as provide internships, mentorships and so much more!
From Delta Faucet, Regions Bank, Stanley Security and more, private industry partners serve as our guides. They partner with our teachers to design projects and curriculum that will prepare students for success. They also mentor and support our students, teaching them about career opportunities available in the Indianapolis market, opening their workplaces for student tours and internships, helping students complete their projects, and providing feedback on student work.
WHAT DOES AN INDUSTRY PARTNER DO?
Provide GUIDANCE on industry-based curriculum
Create CAREER PATHS within your industry
Lead an engaging TOUR of your facility for our students
Provide work-based and mentorship LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
WHY BECOME AN INDUSTRY PARTNER?
Opportunity to build a PIPELINE of local STEAM talent
Give back to the COMMUNITY by empowering its youth and talent
Build employee ENGAGEMENT
EXPOSURE through marketing and advertising
Become An Industry Partner
Invest In A Brighter Future
Maker industries are experiencing unprecedented labor shortages which are driving up costs, delaying jobs, and causing manufacturer slowdowns. Hub and Spoke Institute, our 501c3 nonprofit, is currently seeking funding as an investment in the long-term end product — an inspired and strategically trained workforce that will elevate the industry.
CURRENT INDUSTRY PARTNERS:
THE CITY OF FISHERS
With a rich history dating back to the early 19th century, Fishers has grown rapidly in recent decades, with a population currently estimated at nearly 100,000 people.
The city has received high rankings in numerous “quality of life” surveys, including:
- Top 100 Best Places to Live in America (#1 Ranking) – Money Magazine (2017)
- America’s Friendliest Towns (#3 Ranking) – Forbes
- Family Circle 10 Best Towns for Families (#5 Ranking)
Under the leadership of visionary Mayor Scott Fadness, the City of Fishers is also home to high-tech accelerators Launch Fishers, the Internet of Things Lab, and The Yard at Fishers District, earning a reputation as an entrepreneurial and technological enclave.
When asked about the uniqueness of this project, Decker says, “We have a dream team working on our project to create something that’s never been done before. We have the #1 city in the country. We have a world-class school district. We have a developer that’s willing to explore options and make things happen. We have an industry professional and entrepreneur with domain knowledge that knows how all these parts and pieces fit together. We have a team unmatched by anything out there.”
“David and Travis’ entrepreneurial stories are inspiring. Hub & Spoke deepens Fishers’ commitment to entrepreneurs of all industries. We’re on a mission to connect residents to their passions, and David and Travis’ leadership in our community will help us bring that mission closer to fruition.”
— Scott Fadness, Mayor
The Fishers Maker Playground offers tools and tinkering for you to create without limits.
The Maker Playground features several zones throughout the space for you to tinker and create, including a community workshop, metal shop, 3D printing space, welding, CNC routers, a laser cutter, and more.
Complementing this space are four classrooms with S.T.E.A.M.- experiential learning, and a large gathering and collaboration space.
HSE Teacher In Residence
Jennifer Suskovich is not only the kind of teacher you want guiding your children, she’s the kind of teacher you wish you had. With a keen love of her subject, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and the ability to interest preteens in science, technology, math, and engineering, Jennifer shows HSE youth that the world can be their classroom – and their playground.
HUB & SPOKE INSTITUTE
As the nexus bringing all the parts and pieces together, HSI was borne out of the desire to have the most significant social impact and ensure a successful future for students and the community.
The state-of-the-art makerspace provides experiential, real- life, hands-on education that inspires and empowers makers – both kids and adults – to develop a skilled workforce so businesses have the talent they need to succeed.
We believe Hub & Spoke will overcome the stigma of the maker trades, demonstrate the possibilities, and grow awareness around maker-focused career paths and opportunities through hands- on experiential learning. We want to develop the nation’s skilled workforce and build a successful future for all. That’s why we have created Hub & Spoke to be the place for people who value growth and desire to be part of something great, something bigger. It’s a place where innovators, creatives, and entrepreneurs – those looking to create and advance their skills and mindset – are challenged to learn and grow.
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