Dana Kunz named Director of Workforce Readiness for Hub19

Hub19, the regional initiative that unites educators, businesses, and community partners to create future-ready career pathways, today announced the appointment of Dana Kunz as Dubois County Director of Workforce Readiness.

In this newly created role, Kunz will spearhead programs that give high school students hands-on industry experience, industry-recognized credentials, and direct entry into high-demand careers. She will work closely with local employers, education leaders, and civic organizations to pilot and scale career pathways and strengthen the county’s talent pipeline.

“Dana’s energy and her passion for student success make her the perfect fit to lead Hub19 into the future,” said Matt Weinzapfel, Board Chair of Hub19 and President of Jasper Engines and Transmissions. “Her experience working with representatives of local industry, and with career coaches across all four Dubois County school corporations, will be invaluable in sustaining our existing programs and building student opportunities for the future.”

“I’m incredibly excited to take on this new role and help shape the future of workforce readiness in Dubois County,” said Kunz. “We have so many strong programs already in place, and I’m passionate about reinforcing that solid foundation and building on the success our community has worked hard to create. This is a unique opportunity to connect students with real-world experiences and equip them with the skills they need to thrive, not just in today’s
workforce, but in the careers of tomorrow. I look forward to building strong partnerships that unite education, industry, and community in powerful, lasting ways.”

Kunz has over two decades of experience in student career development. As a Business Teacher and Career Counselor for Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools, she helped students align their strengths with future pathways and coordinated key county-wide events like Career Cruise and Senior Decision Day, connecting students with real-world opportunities through strong school and community collaboration.