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Claire Fiddian-Green

President and CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, focused on education reform efforts in Indiana.

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Apr 9, 2025 • 35min

Building an Apprenticeship System in Indiana: How the Hoosier State is Adapting the Swiss Model

Claire Fiddian-Green, President and CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, dives into Indiana's groundbreaking efforts to emulate Switzerland's apprenticeship model. She discusses transforming high school graduation requirements and establishing industry-led talent associations. The conversation highlights the challenges of cultural shifts and stakeholder collaboration, aiming to create robust pathways that intertwine real-world work experience with education. Fiddian-Green emphasizes the crucial need for strong employer partnerships to redefine the value of apprenticeships in the state.