Build Indiana’s Life Science
Workforce — Together
BioCrossroads connects Indiana’s life sciences and healthcare employers with the talent pipelines, apprenticeship pathways, and workforce tools you need to grow your team and shape the future of the industry.
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Fueling Indiana’s Talent Pipeline
Indiana’s life sciences industry depends on a strong, ready workforce. BioCrossroads supports employers at every stage, from early talent awareness to structured apprenticeship pathways.
Reach Students Early
Connect with high school students, college learners, and career changers through Indiana’s only life science and healthcare career exploration platform, before they choose their path.
Shape the Talent Pipeline
Work alongside other Indiana employers through our Industry Talent Associations to define which occupants matter most, what credentials count, and what apprenticeship pathways will launch next.
Hire Through INCAP
Access structured youth apprenticeship pathways through the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Program (INCAP), giving you a direct connection to motivated, work-ready learners who earn while they learn.
Amplify Your Brand
Feature your company, open roles, and internship opportunities directly on the BioCrossroads Career Explorer, where students, job seekers, and career changers are actively exploring their next move.
Our Ecosystem
Indiana Life Sciences & Healthcare Employers
These employers are actively investing in the next generation of Indiana talent through internships, apprenticeships, and workforce partnerships.
Directory of Indiana-based Employers:
Apprenticeships & Talent Pathways
INCAP: Your Employer‑Led Apprenticeship Engine
Design the roles, skills, and pathways that will power Indiana’s life sciences and healthcare workforce for years to come.
Say hello to your next wave of smart, driven, well‑educated employees. Indiana is entering a new era, one where employers unite with a shared voice to shape workforce priorities and take the lead in educating and training new talent. Through the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP), life sciences and healthcare employers are helping define what great early‑career talent looks like and building clear, paid pathways into those roles.
As the designated Industry Talent Association (ITA) for both life sciences and healthcare, BioCrossroads brings employers together to identify high‑demand occupations, define the knowledge and skills required, and partner with educators to build the training that gets students ready for real careers.
What Employers Do in INCAP
INCAP is employer-led by design. Employers help define where apprenticeships will have the most impact and what success looks like.
Employers in The Science ITAs Work Together to:
- Identify priority occupations for youth apprenticeships (e.g., lab, manufacturing, clinical support, data/IT roles)
- Define the knowledge, skills, and competencies apprentices need to succeed
- Partner with schools and training providers to shape aligned education and real-world work experiences
What Apprenticeships Look Like at Your Company:
- INCAP youth apprentices spend multiple days each week onsite with you, earning a wage while contributing to meaningful work. For employers, that means motivated early‑career talent who support day‑to‑day needs while building long‑term potential.
See How You Can Get Involved
How to Get Started with INCAP
As the designated Industry Talent Association for both life sciences and healthcare, BioCrossroads is uniting employers to define in-demand roles and industry standards for youth and adult training programs.
Employers can join an employer steering committee to help identify priority occupations, define the knowledge and skills needed for critical roles, and collaborate with educators to
shape work-based training programs.
Additional Initiatives
Heartland BioWorks: BioTrain Workforce Development Program
BioTrain is Heartland BioWorks’ workforce initiative preparing talent for biomanufacturing careers across Central Indiana. Developed with partners including BioCrossroads, Purdue University, and Ivy Tech, the program delivers flexible, stackable credentials and industry-recognized training. Instruction is hosted statewide and at the Heartland BioWorks Tech Hub in Indianapolis, expanding access to career pathways.
Additional Initiatives
IU LAB: Biosciences Innovation and Launch Accelerator Program
The Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB), located at 16 Tech in Indianapolis, connects researchers, startups, industry partners, and students to advance life sciences innovation. IU LAB supports collaboration, R&D, and commercialization while helping employers access emerging companies and talent gaining real-world product development experience and building Indiana’s bioscience economy.
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Whether you’re ready to feature open roles on Career Explorer, participate in an ITA, or explore how your company can connect with Indiana’s emerging talent – we’d love to hear from you.
