East Central Indiana Gets Structured AI Training Through Innovation Connector Partnership
Innovation Connector, Inc. has partnered with LaunchReady.ai to expand AI learning opportunities for businesses, educators, and community leaders across East Central Indiana. The partnership combines Innovation Connector's existing AI in Action series with LaunchReady.ai's proficiency framework, assessment tools, and learning platform.
The collaboration addresses a practical need: helping professionals move beyond AI hype to actual workplace application. Innovation Connector will serve as the regional delivery partner, while LaunchReady.ai provides the 7 Levels of AI Proficiency framework and measurement tools.
What the Partnership Includes
- Baseline training and team assessments to measure current AI capability
- Curriculum and cohort-based learning opportunities
- Access to the AI Launch Pad membership platform
- Regional data collection on AI readiness across local organizations
Participants will identify where they stand with AI skills, spot gaps, and apply tools relevant to their specific work. The program emphasizes hands-on learning over abstract theory.
Future Direction: Industry-Specific Tracks
Both organizations plan to develop sector-focused cohorts in manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. This allows AI training to address the particular challenges each industry faces.
Innovation Connector and LaunchReady.ai also intend to pursue grants to expand access to AI learning across the region. The partnership is designed to build a clearer picture of how East Central Indiana businesses and organizations adopt and apply AI tools.
For educators and organizational leaders looking to build AI for Education capabilities or develop AI for Executives & Strategy, more information is available by contacting tbaker@innovationconnector.com.
Your membership also unlocks: