A new institute coming to the University of Indianapolis will offer students corporate training and certifications outside the classroom.

Presidential adviser Ivanka Trump attended the event at the Salesforce tower in downtown Indianapolis.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill into law this week that will fund adult high school diploma programs based on performance not just enrollment. The requirements will affect programs across the state.

If signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, the bill would create the Workforce Diploma Reimbursement Program.

Thor Industries is going into classrooms to teach teamwork and problem solving skills they say students need to be successful at any job.

Officials say the grant will help close the gap between the need for skilled employees and the skills people need to reach the "jobs of the future."

Some “soft skills” are easy to describe, like showing up for work on time consistently and dressing appropriately. Others are broader concepts.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has made growing the state’s pool of skilled workers a top priority since he took office. One of the many hurdles employers find themselves up against is a complicated one.

According to a recent report, the risk of robots replacing workers is highest in Indiana and Kentucky, where some counties have nearly half the workforce employed in the labor-intensive manufacturing and transportation industries.

Perry County employers prioritized childcare in 2013 to attract workers. Their efforts are working, but now they face a new set of challenges.