Indiana Career Pathways, Community Development, and Annexation Plugged In La Porte

Welcome to the debut episode of Plugged In LaPorte, a podcast hosted by Nate Loucks that aims to keep the residents of LaPorte, Indiana, curious, connected, and plugged in with the city's latest developments and initiatives. In this first episode, Nate sat down with two City of LaPorte employees: Craig Phillips, the Community Development and Planning Director, and Nick Minich, the City Engineer. They discussed their roles in the city, annexation in Indiana, and the challenges and opportunities they see moving forward for the city.
Nate also spoke with Erik Nelson, the Workforce Development Coordinator for LaPorte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP), and Jen Goss, who manages the Career Pathways program at LaPorte Community School Corporation. They provided valuable insights into Indiana's Career Pathways program, which helps high school students explore various career options and gain skills and education to prepare them for the workforce.
This episode covered various topics from community development to education that will help inform all LaPorte residents. So tune in to Plugged In LaPorte to stay updated and informed about what is happening in LaPorte, Indiana.