News New immigration fund supports employers hiring international employees in South Bend by Maura Johnson January 24, 2023 See Full Story. SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The City of South Bend launched a new program to support the hiring of international employees by
Videos Francie Fink works with Technology Resources and Programs to Engage Residents Francie, a native of Valparaiso, Indiana, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science. Francie partnered with the City of South Bend Department
News Operation Education: Plan forming for Career and Tech Education hub in St. Joseph County By Kristin Bien, WSBT 22 Operation Education Reporter January 16, 2023 See Part 1 Full Story. St. Joseph County (WSBT) — Jeff Rea, President of the South Bend Regional Chamber of
Videos Akash Praharaj Advances County Fiber Infrastructure Akash earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and received a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Akash is
Blogs Egla Chooses to be the Change in the South Bend-Elkhart Region The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “change is the only constant in life.” I didn’t think much of it at first, but those words perfectly describe my life over
Videos Carlos Centellas Supports at-Home Internet Access Carlos, originally from Argentina and Bolivia, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón. Now, he is securing student connectivity to support academic
News Education Counts: Citywide Classroom-School City of Mishawaka January 6, 2023 PBS Michiana-WNIT See full story here. South Bend Connectivity Coalition partners, South Bend Community School Corporation and enFocus, are excited to report Citywide Classroom has provided free
Videos Sheng Ang helps optimize a Manufacturing Execution System Sheng received a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science with a minor in Data Analytics from Western Michigan University. He is implementing his science and analytical skills to perform codebase
Videos Maxx Hamm helps launch the Cultivate Cares Food Network Maxx received his undergraduate degree from the Virginia Military Institute and a Master's degree from the University of Notre Dame in Nonprofit Administration. Now, Maxx is committed to improving food
Blogs Jason Combines his Passions for Consulting and Local Business at enFocus As a child in Taipei, Taiwan, I was fascinated by the 2008 financial crisis. I remember, even as a young boy, trying to figure out the fundamental cause of the
Fellowship Fellow lands Data Analyst role through project work and DataCamp training Sheng Ang, an Innovation Fellow with enFocus, recently accepted a position as a full-time Data Analyst with the Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition (NIHHC), and a big part of this
Blogs Pete Asks Challenging Questions to Improve the South Bend-Elkhart Community for Future Generations In February 2020, I was beyond excited about the chance to study abroad in Germany, even if it was only for four months. I had only ever known the same
News Niles, Buchanan team up for economic prosperity by Monica Murphy and News 16 Now NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Niles and Buchanan are working together to increase economic prosperity in the area. People gathered at the YMCA of
Videos Patrick McGuire Innovates to Bridge the Digital Divide Patrick is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame where he studied Economics and Sociology. Patrick is now bridging the digital divide for South Bend Community School Corporation students.
Videos Prabodh Sonalkar Improves Efficiency with Changeover Optimization Prabodh, originally from Mumbai, India, received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from K J Somaiya College of Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
Blogs Alexia Finds Family in the South Bend - Elkhart Region By the time I was a senior in high school, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to do next. My dream school was in Texas. My friends
Videos Jody Suryatna Designs a Product Improvement Roadmap Jody has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Although he had never imagined working in the music industry, his work with Conn Selmer gave him the opportunity to
Blogs Marty Hopes to Strengthen the Culture of His Hometown The unveiling of the River Lights. Bleachers on blocked-off city streets to watch a variety of performances. Individuals zip-lining across the Saint Joe River. Rows and rows of local restaurants
Videos Celine Ong Supports St. Joseph County Housing Stability Celine is a recent graduate of The University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology. Now, she is acting on her passion to help others by working to support residents
Blogs Ellinor is Ready to Share the Stories of enFocus' and the South Bend - Elkhart Region I, Ellinor Smith, have never had trouble finding words. Growing up, I loved to talk, be in front of people, and tell stories. From a young age, I loved exchanging
Videos Rosannah Mack is Creating Change in Early Childhood Learning Rosannah is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and is working to create an impact in early childhood learning in Elkhart County. Rosannah worked
Blogs Ambrose Dedicates His Life to Making Others' Lives Better I was an unplanned child, born from two teens just starting middle school in Kamuli–one of the most rural districts of Eastern Uganda in Africa. Mum and Dad came
Videos Joevita Weah Increases Tree Planting Capacity Joevita graduated from DePauw University majoring in Environmental Geoscience. Her enthusiasm for scientific and social environmentalism has shaped her project experience at enFocus. Joevita worked alongside the Venues Parks and
Blogs Louis Says “Yes, and” to the South Bend - Elkhart Region I believe in saying yes. As a timid freshman in college, I wandered my campus’ quad, looking at all the booths set up by various student organizations. There was the
Press Releases enFocus Celebrates 10 years and Shares 2021-22 Success in Annual Report The enFocus 2021-2022 Annual Report documents the nonprofit’s regional impact, growth, and expansion. This year, enFocus celebrated a decade of innovation in the South Bend-Elkhart region. Driven by its
