Blogs Impact of Our Region: Interns Take on Local Adventure The South Bend-Elkhart region has a host of offerings for entertainment, food, and outdoor fun. Unique opportunities during the enFocus internship include a walking tour through downtown South Bend, IN
Blogs Free Regional Internship Career Fair Opportunity for Employers and Young Professionals enFocus and the Regional Internship Program (an internship program affiliated with the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership) are hosting a FREE event for both regional employers and young professionals. The
Blogs Impactful Skills: Igniting Passion Through Capabilities Passion is the energy that motivates skills to ignite exceptional change. Over the course of the next eight weeks, our interns share their passion and skills while looking to a
Blogs Welcome Summer Interns! They have arrived! Give a warm welcome to this year’s summer interns. Each of our interns come from a unique background with their own strengths and skills. Over the
Blogs Implement Intern Programming: Attracting Talent, Driving Innovation After months of preparation, we are excited to welcome 20+ interns, selected from a pool 350+ applicants, to our internship cohort. Implementing internship coordination goes beyond the traditional idea of
Blogs Implement Relationship Management: Where Data and Connection Collide The ability to analyze data cannot exist in a vacuum. It takes a team of collaborators to collect, analyze, sort, and understand what to do with the information that has
Blogs Implement Managerial Techniques: Stepping into Supervision There is more than one way to define an effective leader. Some may define a leader as flexible, willing, and open minded while others may say a leader is disciplined
Blogs Implement Entrepreneurial Pathways: Empowering Future Innovators Self-belief is the driving force behind entrepreneurship, and it hinges on the ability of individuals to transform their ideas into tangible outcomes. At Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) they are
Industry Implement Quick Win Solutions: From Small Steps to Big Changes Big change often has small beginnings. For enFocus, we understand that every step in the right direction has a considerable impact on the future of an organization. As organizations prepare
Blogs Dancing for a Cause Our participation in Dancing with Our Stars to raise funds for South Bend Center for the Homeless is a way for enFocus to support an organization that uplifts individuals to
Blogs Implement Creative Problem Solving: Engineering Solutions for Operational Efficiency Our Fellows have many diverse skills, but one of the most important is their ability to creatively problem solve. During innovation projects Fellows may encounter something unexpected, but swiftly pivot
Blogs Day in the Life of an enFocus Fellow At enFocus, everyday is different. Some days you may work remotely in the comfort of your home, and other days you may find yourself leading focus groups, facilitating strategic planning
Blogs Design Analytical Tools for Business Growth Researching and analyzing data is important in today’s age, but what does that look like in a professional setting? And how does enFocus analyze data to catalyze innovation for
Blogs Design Grant Developments: Navigating Organizational Opportunity and Regional Growth Healthcare, education, local government, nonprofits, technology, and manufacturing industries all have the potential to obtain grant funds and spur innovation in the region. Our team’s expertise guides grant research
Blogs Design Meaningful Mentorship: Creating Connections at enFocus One of our core values at enFocus is relationships. Relationships come in many different forms, but the cultivation of interpersonal relationships create an environment of connectedness, cooperation, and collaboration. While
Blogs Design a Standard Operating Procedure: Maximize Efficiency with enFocus At enFocus, we specialize diving deep into organizational challenges and finding solutions to overcome obstacles. Recently, we have had an opportunity to dig-deep and design solutions for the regional manufacturer
Blogs Design a Sustainable Future: The U.S. EPA, enFocus, and other Local Partners Cultivate Environmental Resilience The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is now. This wisdom rings true as we, enFocus, and representatives of the City of
Blogs Design your Internship Experience: Start your Internship Search in the South Bend-Elkhart Region Our mission to empower talent to build stronger communities cannot be achieved alone. It takes a village to craft opportunities and build the tomorrow we envision for future generations. That
Blogs Design Entrepreneurial Solutions: Enhancing Innovation for our Communities Bringing a new idea to life can involve a lot of risk, but enFocus offers a way for young entrepreneurs to minimize their risks and channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Our
Blogs Design Your Work Place Experience: The Impact of a Flexible Work Environment Work environment and work culture can affect your day-to-day productivity including when and how you work. Positive work environments provide employees with a comfortable space to maximize their productivity and
Blogs Design Data Driven Solutions to Advance Healthcare Resources enFocus understands that healthcare is essential to keeping a pulse on the economic development of a region. Health systems and public health programs allow individuals access to care and services,
Blogs Discover Your Skills: Where Passion and Proficiency Collide Harnessing power and passion is essential to excelling as an enFocus Fellow. Our talented team of individuals come from diverse backgrounds and experiences to work with a multitude of stakeholders
Blogs Discover Our Services: Sponsor Collaboration at enFocus enFocus specializes in uniting community partners and developing solutions that will serve our region for years to come. When you partner with enFocus to solve a problem, our dedicated team
Blogs Discover enFocus Portfolios and Sectors: Cultivating Skills through Collaborative Partnerships Our Civic and Industry portfolios guide the work we do, and present our Fellows with a variety of projects they can work on at once. An enFocus Fellow can work
Blogs Discover Professional Development: Resources for Individual and Collective Growth As a core value at enFocus, learning is a part of everything we do. Professional development is an extension of the hands-on learning process our Fellows participate in everyday. Our
