(Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy has been awarded $2,000 from the Mr. & Mrs. John Hillenbrand VISION Fund Committee to support the Emerge: Young Innovators Summit, specifically to help secure a keynote speaker for the annual event.
Launched in 2024 by OA educator Jason Walke, in partnership with Genesis: Pathways to Success, the Emerge: Young Innovators Summit provides business students from high schools across Southeastern Indiana with a unique opportunity to experience a professional business conference focused on entrepreneurship.
The event features a regional panel discussion, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, all designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders. The summit concludes with a keynote speaker who connects with students and motivates them to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
“I am excited to receive these funds as they will help us expand our area to search for a keynote speaker who will truly captivate, engage, and educate our students,” Walke said. “It is sure to be a great experience for those in attendance.”
Emerge will offer even more students the chance to learn from industry professionals and explore the world of entrepreneurship in 2025.
OA is expressing gratitudge to the Mr. & Mrs. John Hillenbrand VISION Fund for supporting this mission and helping create this experience for local high school students.
