Explore INCAP apprenticeship pathways built for your students and bring their future into focus at LENS.
LEARN.
EXPLORE.
NAVIGATE.
SUCCEED.
LENS is helping Central Indiana students bring their future into FOCUS.
NOVEMBER 12-13, 2026
INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Designed for 9th & 10th Grade Students across Central Indiana
More about LENS
This event is directly connected to the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway.
This experiential learning event helps 9th and 10th grade students engage with 8 different industries who are offering paid apprenticeships across Central Indiana.
LENS is a hands-on, industry-led experience where students don’t just hear about careers — they experience them.
Students:
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Explore high-demand industries
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Engage directly with industry professionals and apprentices
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Participate in real-world, industry-connected activities
This is not a presentation.
It’s an immersive experience designed to create clarity and direction.
Why Schools Choose
LENS
LENS helps schools deliver meaningful career exploration at the right time by:
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Re-engaging students through hands-on learning
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Connecting classroom content to real careers
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Building awareness of high-demand industries
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Supporting college and career readiness goals
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Helping students make more informed decisions
From Exploration to Opportunity
LENS is the starting point.
Through INCAP (Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway), students can take the next step:
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Earn while they learn
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Gain real-world experience in high-demand careers
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Build skills alongside employers
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Graduate with industry-recognized credentials
LENS helps students explore what's possible.
INCAP connects them to the opportunities.
Event
details
DATES
November 12, 2026
November 13, 2026
LocatioN
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Blue Ribbon Pavilion
audience
9th & 10th grade students
capacity
Limited to 2,500 students across central Indiana
format
Scheduled school group time slots