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HB 1089

High value workforce ready credit-bearing grants.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Andrade and 1 co-sponsor

Indiana creates credit-bearing workforce grants targeting high-demand job training to increase skilled worker credentials and fill labor shortages.

Representative Andrade added as coauthor
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Bill Summary · HB 1089

Legislative bill overview

HB 1089 establishes a grant program in Indiana that provides credit-bearing educational funding to students pursuing high-value workforce training and credentials. The bill aims to support students in obtaining qualifications in fields with strong labor market demand and employment prospects.

Why is this important

Indiana faces workforce shortages in skilled trades and technical fields where credential holders command competitive wages. This program could bridge the gap between education providers and employer needs while making workforce development more accessible to students who might otherwise face financial barriers.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "high-value": Determining which credentials and fields qualify may favor certain industries over others, potentially creating equity concerns if rural or underserved areas lack access to eligible programs
  • Funding mechanics: Unclear whether grants are need-based, merit-based, or universal; how they interact with existing financial aid; and whether funding is sufficient to meaningfully reduce student costs
  • Program accountability: Questions about outcome tracking, whether grant recipients must remain in Indiana workforce, employer involvement in curriculum, and metrics for measuring program success

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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