10/07/2026
We’re proud to share that the WestGate@Crane Summer Intern Program received the 2026 Talent Innovation Award!
Purdue@WestGate/WestGate Academy’s Samantha Nelson and Shaylee Blondeel attended Regional Opportunity Initiatives’ Annual Report to the Region on October 2 at French Lick Resort to accept the award on behalf of the program.
This award recognizes innovative efforts to strengthen the Indiana Uplands workforce through training, skill advancement, and talent attraction. In its third year, our Summer Intern Program Series brought together interns from NSWC Crane and defense contractors located in WestGate@Crane Technology Park for professional development, networking, and connections with regional industry leaders.
Thank you to ROI for this honor and to the employers, speakers, and partners who helped make the series a success. We’re proud to help the next generation discover the opportunities the Indiana Uplands has to offer!