Sustainable Talent, Together
Questa Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, collaborates with Northeast Indiana employers to tackle critical recruiting and upskilling challenges. Through flexible, customized solutions, we help you build a stronger workforce by investing in future talent and current employees.
Today, 34% of residents hold a credential. By 2031, 72% of jobs will require one. We can bridge that gap together.
Flip through our latest partner brochure or download the PDF HERE!
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Two Ways to Invest in Our Region
Whether you believe in collective impact or need a custom talent pipeline, Questa has a partnership built for you.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
REGIONAL TALENT INVESTOR
Join the collective. Strengthen Northeast Indiana’s talent pipeline through philanthropic investment, helping individuals access postsecondary education, graduate with less debt, and remain in the region.
WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
CAREER SCHOLAR PROGRAMS
Build your pipeline. A custom employer partnership designed to recruit new talent or upskill your current team with full-service administration handled by Questa. This is a workforce partnership, not a donation.
Annual employer membership
Regional Talent Investor
Regional Talent Investor is an annual employer membership that strengthens Northeast Indiana’s talent pipeline through philanthropic investment. Your membership helps local talent access education with less debt, whether that’s a four-year degree, an associate program, or trade certification.
Investment Levels
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Annual investment that can help accelerate completion for high-demand fields, strengthening Northeast Indiana’s long-term talent pipeline.
Recognition Includes:
Recognition at our Annual Investor Celebration
Recognition at the Annual Talent Convening
Featured recognition on Questa’s websitetext goes here
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Annual investment that can help move more local talent from progress to completion through an associate degree or certification pathway.
Recognition includes:
Company name included in local press release
Opportunity to share a quote
Featured spotlight (newsletter + social)
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Annual investment that can help strengthen the regional talent pipeline through sustained, year-to-year persistence and progress.
Recognition Includes:
Recognition in digital newsletter
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Annual investment that can help keep more local talent progressing through a critical semester toward credential or degree completion.
Recognition Includes:
Social media spotlight
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Entry-level annual investment that can help remove barriers to completion, keeping more local talent on track to earn a credential and join Northeast Indiana’s workforce.
Ready to build the future of Northeast Indiana?
FROM OUR PARTNERS
What Employers are Saying
We work with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to meet unique talent and development goals.
Career Scholar Programs — Not a Donation
A custom employer partnership designed to build and retain the specific talent you need. You define the criteria; Questa handles everything else — from recruitment to compliance to ongoing scholar support.
Build Your Pipeline
Support students pursuing the degrees or certifications you need. Funding is structured as a forgivable loan — forgiven once the scholar completes their employment terms after graduation.
Upskill Current Employees
Provide upfront funding — no reimbursement process — for certificates or degrees that help your existing team build critical skills and advance their careers.
How the Forgivable Loan Works
1) Employer funds the scholar — through Questa, you establish the funding amount and program criteria.
2) Scholar completes their program — Questa manages disbursements, coaching, and progress tracking throughout.
3) Scholar joins your team — employment terms are met, and the loan becomes 100% forgiven.
4) You gain a committed team member — 95% of Career Scholars work for their sponsoring employer after graduation.
What Questa Manages For You
Scholar Recruitment - Identifying & vetting candidates for your criteria
Fund Disbursements -Payments processed directly to the institution
Ongoing Scholar Support - Coaching & check-ins to keep scholars on track
Compliance & Tracking - Employment terms and forgiveness eligibility
Reporting - Regular updates on your scholars' progress
Program Design - Co-creating the right structure for your goals
Career Scholar Success Stories
Our scholars’ achievements highlight the impact of a Questa partnership. From transformative educational support to career advancements, Questa helps bring qualified talent to Northeast Indiana employers.
