Everything Employers Should Know About Hiring New Graduates

Employers in Johnson County are looking towards hiring new graduates of high school and college as a crucial part of their workforce-building strategies. To meet this demand for freshly educated workers, many different schools in Johnson County and southern Indy are creating relationships with local businesses to open doors for students to new careers just as school doors close for summer.

+ See how local employers can recruit and engage new graduates here

Meet Your Ambassador: Brenda Kelley, Office360

Meet Aspire Ambassador, Brenda Kelley with Office360! Brenda has been an ambassador for 10 1/2 years. She brings joy to our team and our member investors. Here are some things to know about Brenda.

+  Learn more about Brenda Kelley

New Statewide Poll Shows Most Indiana Parents Satisfied with Schools, Classroom Curricula

The Indiana Department of Education presented the results of a statewide survey that showed that 88% of parents across the state were satisfied with the quality of their child’s school. However, the survey also reported parents' concerns about college affordability and student safety with only 27% considering post-high school education affordable.

+ See what parents are saying about Indiana’s education system here

Important Reminder for Aspire Member Directory Listings and 2023 Business Guide

Aspire member investors will be listed in the upcoming 2023 Business Guide and Member Directory, which serves as a key marketing program for the local business community. You will be receiving by mail a member update form. To make sure that all listings are correct, forms must be returned by May 26. Members should contact Angie Keene at 317.888.4856 or AKeene@AspireJohnsonCounty.com with questions regarding listings. To place an ad in this publication, contact David Maurer at 317.445.3621.

+ Read here for more details on Member Directory listings and ad space in the Business Guide

Aspire Business Celebrations

May 4, 2023

JCBank Greenwood

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

Approved Mortgage

CMIT Solutions of Indianapolis South

Community Hospital South

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864

New Member Investors

Carpenter Realtors

Danna Green Agency - Health Markets

Harsha Autism Center

JPtheGeek

OneIndiana Financial Group Andrew Bonser

This week's Monday Member Moment features Renae Furnee, Executive Director of Resources of Hope, a foster and kinship care support organization located in Whiteland. Resources of Hope serves anyone who can get to the location, averaging 60-70 kids per month. Support groups, community events, and the organization’s needs can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and ResourcesofHope.org. You can also email Info@ResourcesofHope.org. 

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

By: Ken Johnson, PT, DPT, Indiana Physical Therapy

People come to physical therapy for many different reasons. One of the most common reasons people come to physical therapy is because of pain. People rarely know why they are having pain; they just know something hurts and they want it to feel better. Physical therapists see people with pain in many different areas of their body, but a common complaint is arm pain which may also involve numbness or tingling.

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Member Updates



+ Ivy Tech Franklin Manufacturing Lab Ribbon Cutting Ceremony June 20

+ Three Hoosier Craft Beer Makers, Including Taxman Brewing Company, Bring Home Top Honors

+  Clever Dogs Media Moves to Franklin