October Program Updates

2019 Start of the School Year
It has been a busy start to the school year here at Best Buddies Indiana! We have had lots of amazing things happening across our entire state from ambassador trainings to opening new chapters. Catch up on all the action below!

Jobs Ambassador Training
Best Buddies Indiana had our first Jobs Ambassador Training on September 18! Our five ambassadors discussed why each of their roles is vital to their workplace, how they contribute to the workforce, and why their jobs are important to them. They also each wrote a 30-second elevator pitch that can be shared with employers, potential job partners, and anyone who wants to know more about Best Buddies Jobs. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe provided dinner during the event. BBIN is thankful for their involvement and support as an employment partner!

Local Leadership Training Day – Indianapolis and Lake County
There were 100 school friendship chapter officers who attend Best Buddies Indiana’s Local Leadership Training Days hosted at Southport High School and Lake Central High School! This year we let students learn from their peers! At the Indianapolis LLTD, guest speaker Sharon Smith shared how to communicate with individuals who are non-verbal; and Emma Haney and Sawyer Donovan, Best Buddies Alumni, shared their experience with planning events; and Gillian Ciscell, Grace Hall, and Grace Fernandez shared how they are collaborating with other school groups, chapters, and local businesses to advance the mission of Best Buddies. At the Lake County LLTD, we were able to successfully complete an advanced leadership training. Students and advisors learned about their leadership style, how diversity and inclusion fit in with Best Buddies, and how to leverage their network for Best Buddies. We are looking forward to continuing supporting all of our participants throughout the rest of the year!

Expansion across the State
We are excited to see Best Buddies school friendship chapters expanding across the state. Please join us in welcoming the newest Best Buddies chapters!

Elementary Schools
Center for Inquiry 27
Crestview Elementary School
Cumberland Road Elementary School
Daniel Webster School 46
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Erskine Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Thorpe Creek Elementary School

Middle Schools
Greenfield Central Junior High School
Northview Middle School
Northwest Middle School

High Schools
Austin High School
Ben Davis University High School
Crispus Attucks High School
Danville Community High School
Floyd Central High School
Guerin Catholic High School
Rossville High School
Seymour High School

Expansion across the State

We are excited to see Best Buddies school friendship chapters expanding across the state. Please join us in welcoming the newest Best Buddies chapters!

Middle Schools
Greenfield Central Junior High School
Northview Middle School
Northwest Middle School