Fellowship Discover Our Newest Cohort Each August, enFocus has the opportunity to welcome a new cohort of Fellows. This is an exciting time where new perspectives are added to our meeting rooms, and new community
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 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 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
Education Implement your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Resources at enFocus to Launch Your Career Innovation has long been a part of the South Bend-Elkhart region, and at enFocus we aim to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive. In addition to Sponsored Innovation Projects, as a
Community Implement Collaboration: The Role of Cross-Functional Teams at enFocus Teamwork at enFocus goes beyond mere cooperation; it’s the collective power to harness our diverse talents to make a shared vision a reality. Over the past year, we have
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 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 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
Community Design a Strategic Plan: Community Input Reflects Long-Term Growth It is common practice to create long-term plans for businesses, but what does it look like when you strategically plan for a place you call home? Over the past year,
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 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
Fellowship Discover Our Team: Fostering Exceptional Talent and Innovation As enFocus approaches 12 years in operation, we welcome 12 Fellows to our growing enFocus team. Out of a candidate pool of nearly 200 applicants, we look forward to the
Blogs Damiya Studies Economics to Develop Compassionate Communities At a pivotal time in my secondary education, I had to make the choice of what subjects I would study in the last 2 years of school. The subjects I
Blogs Overpower Gore Finds a Fulfilling Career at enFocus In January of 2017, I was beyond excited to start my international journey in the Kingdom of Eswatini where I was participating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. It was a
Blogs Reflecting on the Past, Alayna Looks Forward to Making an Impact in the Region The tree line blurred as her eyes became unfocused. Shaking her head, she glanced back at her computer. She had been reflecting on her hometown. South Bend, IN. She wondered
Blogs Anna Invests in the Region through Sustainable Solutions When I was a child, I was full of curiosity. Like many kids, I wanted to be a part of everything and I wanted to understand the world around me.
Blogs Allison's Life of Questions Leads her to enFocus I got this job by asking questions. I blame my mother. She has always told me, “You’ll never know until you ask,” and while she was not wrong… I
Fellowship Skye Chases her Business Dream at enFocus “What do you want to do in the future?” That’s a question I remember being asked by one of my best high school friends. I had always known the
Blogs Will Schwartz brings Worldly Experiences to South Bend In the summer of 2017, I realized working a desk job left me wanting more, it’s not something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I
Blogs Trish Hopes to Put Healthcare Innovation into Practice at enFocus I’ve been asked at least 6 times “What made you apply to enFocus?” or “How did you hear about enFocus?” As a new transplant to the South Bend -
Blogs Bradley Kauffman brings "Voices Together" in the South Bend-Elkhart Region My professional journey began with a phone call. When I was 10 years old, I phoned my local bicycle shop to help troubleshoot a problem: the brakes on my vintage
Blogs Matthew Barlow Commits to Coaching Young Talent in his Hometown My name is Matthew Barlow, and I am from South Bend, IN. Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Since junior high,
Fellowship Amy Embraces Indiana’s Vast & Beautiful Blue Skies I remember my first time driving on I-65, on my way to meet my host family after arriving in the U.S. I had never seen the sky so wide,
Blogs Riley Improves Lives at the Crossroads Between Technology and Medicine Originally from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, I came to South Bend in June of 2021 to attend the University of Notre Dame, where I earned a M.S. in Engineering,
