Third of residents struggle financially: Exercise proves eye-opener for participants
The Republic November 24, 2018 By Kirk Johannesen About one-third of households in Bartholomew County live in poverty or are considered among the working poor. Ten percent are below the federal poverty threshold, and 24 percent fit into the category of Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed (ALICE), according to the United Way of Bartholomew County. The remaining two-thirds of households in the county should be bringing in enough money to make ends meet, according to local United Way data. However, more than 10,000 [...]
EcO Network Welcomes Rhonda Fischer
Please join us in welcoming Rhonda Fischer as the newest member of the Community Education Coalition (CEC) team as she takes on the role of EcO Network Manager. In this role, Rhonda will be responsible for facilitating industry sector networks in Southeast Indiana, supporting manufacturing, healthcare, IT and other emerging industries critical to our region’s economy. Rhonda will also have responsibility for working with regional K12 partners to facilitate and design the next generation of the EcO High School Champion Network, which [...]
