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!

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vs. 60% national average
Scholar Graduation Rate
Questa scholars graduate at 25% higher than the national average
A strong return on your workforce investment
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Northeast Indiana's Own
remain in the region after graduation
Regional Retention Rate
Of Questa graduates live and work in Northeast Indiana — building our community, not someone else's
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employed by their sponsoring employer
Career Scholar Employment
Of Career Scholars work for their sponsor after graduation
The strongest ROI in workforce development

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

Talent Pipeline Partner - $20,000+

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 website

Pipeline Investor - $10,000

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)

Workforce Investor - $5,000

Annual investment that can help strengthen the regional talent pipeline through sustained, year-to-year persistence and progress.

Recognition Includes:

  • Recognition in digital newsletter

Momentum Investor - $1,500

Annual investment that can help keep more local talent progressing through a critical semester toward credential or degree completion.

Recognition Includes:

  • Social media spotlight

Talent Investor - $500

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

We work with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to meet unique talent and development goals.

 
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Questa Scholars are receiving the education and training they need to give back to employers in the Northeast Indiana region. They care about their home town...

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.

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Nicole Penar, CFRM
Development Director, Questa Education Foundation
1937
Founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana
11
Counties in our regional focus
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit organization
100%
Focused on Northeast Indiana