$501K in expenses

Talent development - OCF has supported a talent development initiative as an element of its overall strategy for career awareness. A major program under this initiative is the ongoing support of the curriculum, logistics, supplies, and materials for the career discovery VR experience in collaboration with ixplore. This program takes our VR experience on a roadshow highlighting careers in the orthopedic industry to students across the region. Other similar programs to expose students to careers in the orthopedic industry included in-class content, support of various educational programs, and tours by students of various businesses in kosciusko county.

$495K in expenses

Talent attraction - OCF continued to support a variety of efforts related to promoting talent attraction and retention in support of the orthopedic industry by advancing activities related to kosciusko county's reputation. Warsaw's orthopedic ecosystem is actively investing in talent attraction through immersive k-12 programs, university partnerships, and young professional engagement strategies. OCF leads these efforts with initiatives like thinkortho, trailing spouse support, and downtown revitalization to enhance quality of place and retain talent.

$63K in expenses

Innovation and research - in furtherance of its charitable, educational and scientific purposes, OCF continues to support and lead the way for the orthopedic industry in the facilitation of connections and relationships between and among universities, entrepreneurs, and researchers for the purpose of accelerating innovation and industry through various initiatives.