Onboard Fort Wayne

Let us help you welcome your summer interns, young apprentices, new professionals, and executives and their families to Allen County! We’ll get them connected to the community and feel at home, increasing your chances of retaining the top talent you’ve worked so hard to recruit.

Connect

Engage with Allen County through exclusive networking events and personal introductions that help establish meaningful local relationships and professional links within the community.

Discover

Explore the diverse amenities and unique qualities of Allen County with our comprehensive resources and personalized guidance, ensuring you fully experience all that our community has to offer.

Belong

Feel at home in Allen County as you find your place and become part of our community, with the support and warm welcome from locals who are eager to include you and help you get settled in.

Best in Class

Best-in-Class offers high-achieving high school seniors a firsthand look at the economic development and career opportunities shaping Fort Wayne and Allen County. Open exclusively to students entering their senior year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are actively engaged in extracurricular activities, the workforce, and/or volunteer work and who demonstrate leadership qualities, this program paves the way for their future in our community.

The Intern Experience

Every year, employers in Allen County attract hundreds of college students from all over the country. The Intern Experience welcomes summer college interns and apprentices to Fort Wayne through a series of fun and engaging events. Designed to connect them to our community, the program encourages these young people to envision a future in Allen County after graduation.

Newcomer Socials

Onboard Fort Wayne helps new professionals settle in and connect through networking events at some of Fort Wayne’s most popular spots. The program creates a welcoming experience for newcomers looking to learn more about the community and meet others.

C-Suite Socials

When executives and their families move to Fort Wayne and Allen County, we roll out the red carpet by offering them a warm welcome, connecting them with other business leaders and newcomers, showcasing the best of our community, and ensuring a smooth transition.

Are you an Organization Interested in Involving Your New Employees?

Onboard Fort Wayne by Greater Fort Wayne Inc. welcomes newly relocated executives and professionals, summer interns and apprentices, and top local high school students to engaging events designed to help them connect and thrive in our community. Strengthen your company’s talent retention with this unique program!

Reach out to Leslee Hill to learn more about getting involved in this impactful program.