Community Education

28 Marian University’s Project Build Featured in State Workforce Development Newsletter

  • Chris Proffitt
  • July 28, 2025

Logo for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development featuring the title "INSIDE ADULT ED."

Marian University’s Project Build program was recently featured on the front page of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) July 2025 newsletter, highlighting the launch of its new Entrepreneurship certification track.

Project Build, housed within the Klipsch Educators College at Marian, is an innovative adult education outreach program designed to empower adults—particularly those in underserved communities—with the tools they need to succeed in both education and the workforce. The program offers free instruction to help adult learners enhance their literacy and numeracy skills, prepare for the high school equivalency diploma, earn industry-recognized certifications, and develop job-ready skills.

In September, Project Build staff members Chris Matthews and David Taylor will join Nickie Nolting of DWD to present at the Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education (IAACE) Fall Conference in Michigan City. Their presentation will guide adult education directors through the essential steps for launching an Entrepreneurship Integrated Education and Training (IET) program. This innovative approach blends academic instruction with occupational training.

Project Build currently offers a wide range of courses at no cost to students, including:

  • • Adult Education Classes
  • • High School Equivalency (HiSET) Test Preparation
  • • Industry Certification Training
  • • Free English Language Courses (Curso de Inglés Gratuito)
  • • Occupational Skills Training

Students enrolled in the program set personalized goals and work at their own pace, with access to Marian University professors and academic support. Project Build is committed to meeting learners where they are and helping them move forward—whether that means preparing for college, gaining certification, or finding a better job.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Judy Bardonner, Ph.D.
Project Build Adult Education
Klipsch Educators College 317-602-3260 jbardonner@marian.edu