The state of Indiana wants Hoosier employers to train and promote current employees — and it’s willing to pay.

Leaders unveiled Power Up Indiana, an upskilling reimbursement initiative, at a Tuesday news conference.

“Growth doesn’t have to come from somewhere else. It’s already here, inside the businesses here in Indiana,” Commerce Secretary David Adams said. “Your next supervisor, your next innovator, that next leader — they’re probably already working in your business. What they need is a chance to be developed, trained and advanced.”

“That’s why we built Power Up Indiana,” he continued. “It’s not just another incentive program, but a long-term growth strategy for all Hoosiers.”

Businesses can earn reimbursement of $5,000 per employee trained — and up to $50,000 annually — if they me

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