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J. Kruse Education Center Announces $250,000 Grant from The Dekko Foundation for Career Quest

AUBURN, IN – July 31, 2025 –The J. Kruse Education Center (JKEC), a nonprofit dedicated to reshaping how career education is perceived and delivered, is excited to announce it has…

J. Kruse Education Center Announces Collaboration with Google to Expand Career Quest Access for Northeast Indiana Students

AUBURN, IN – June 18, 2025 – The J. Kruse Education Center is proud to announce a collaboration with Google aimed to make career exploration more accessible for students across…

Career Match App Announces $548,700 Support from the Indiana Department of Education

AUBURN, IN – April 24, 2025 – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has awarded a grant of $548,700 to the J. Kruse Education Center (JKEC) towards support of its…

J. Kruse Education Center Welcomes Lindsay Hannah as Development Director, Strengthening Community Ties

AUBURN, IN – MARCH 19, 2025 – The J. Kruse Education Center (JKEC), a leading provider of immersive career exploration experiences, is pleased to announce a partnership with The Hanwin…

Don Wood Foundation Awards $712,000 to Support Manufacturing Career POD at Career Quest

AUBURN, IN – Feb. 19, 2025 – The J. Kruse Education Center (JKEC), a nonprofit redefining career education through innovative exploration programs, proudly announces the receipt of a $712,000 grant…

Career Quest Receives $750,000 Grant From Northeast Indiana Strategic Development Commission

AUBURN, IN – Jan. 21, 2025 – The J. Kruse Education Center (JKEC), a nonprofit dedicated to reshaping how career education is perceived and delivered, is excited to announce it…

Blog: Our Giving Community, Interview with Eva Hallman from Auburn Main Street

Announcing Our Innovative Workforce and Career Development Academy for Students and Veterans

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