By supporting and launching initiatives that highlight all are welcome and belong in our region, OrthoWorx is continuing to make quality-of-life improvements and new amenity developments in Northern Indiana.
- Creating an inviting environment for professionals and their families.
- Promoting local amenities and quality of life in Northern Indiana.
- Organizing events and networking opportunities for industry engagement.
A focus on local community enrichment creates a place where those working in the orthopedic and medical device fields want to live and work. This focus also helps build on the foundation that was set in 1895 by orthopedic companies to make this region the Orthopedic Capital of the World®.
The ultimate goal of OrthoWorx is to make Northern Indiana conducive for orthopedic businesses for years to come and maintain a seat at the table in the global marketplace.
Community Enrichment Goals
To build upon, expand, and assist in promoting social, recreational, and cultural offerings in the local Kosciusko County community, while also connecting to the broader offerings in the region. This focus results in an improved quality of life for all residents and makes the area more attractive to potential new professionals and residents.
By increasing the inclusivity of our increasingly diverse community, we can better engage and utilize the regional and statewide resources available, such as the educational capabilities of Indiana’s universities to provide advancement opportunities.
Young Professionals
OrthoWorx develops and launches initiatives for young professionals designed to deepen their connection to the medical device industry in Northern Indiana.
Providing Educational Programming
A key portion of the work OrthoWorx does in community enrichment focuses on providing cultural, artistic, and educational programming for young professionals and interns, getting them connected in college, and giving them reasons to stay in the area after graduation.
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Diversity Committee
The OrthoWorx Diversity Committee is a collaborative effort between community organizations, Kosciusko County schools, and local industries designed to support and create awareness around diversity and promote inclusive practices throughout Kosciusko County.
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Think Ortho is part of the OrthoWorx Workforce Development Initiative.
Ryan Christner — President and CEO
Attracting Top Orthopedic Talent
By making our Kosciusko County community a more vibrant, vital place, we are able to better recruit and retain talented professionals ready to make an impact on a global scale.
Elevating Northern Indiana’s quality of life looks like:
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Building community attachment with programs and social events for interns and young professionals
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Conducting studies on the quality of places that inspire progress in our region and beyond
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Conducting primary and secondary research to define needs for development
Connecting With Community Leadership
OrthoWorx is focused on staying informed of the cultural and social needs of the evolving workforce to help Northern Indiana attract and retain top talent. We do this through partnering with community leaders to conduct studies and enact change that helps our entire region advance, with a focus on the orthopedic industry’s greatest needs.
