PJ McGrew serves as Conexus Indiana's Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Programming. In his role, PJ leads all Conexus Indiana programs designed to educate, inform development and inspire talent to create a motivated and prepared workforce pipeline for the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics industries. He will also play a significant role in supporting the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway.||Prior to joining Conexus, PJ focused on advancing INvestEd's partnerships with educational institutions, employers, community organizations and government agencies. He was instrumental in enhancing brand visibility and collaborating with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) to support INvestEd's mission.||After working nearly a decade in state government, PJ played a central role in shaping Indiana's workforce policies. Under Governor Eric Holcomb, he became the inaugural Executive Director of the Governor's Workforce Cabinet, an entity he worked with the Indiana General Assembly to establish in 2018. He then emerged as Indiana's leading voice on bridging the education-to-workforce pipeline, gaining national recognition for his efforts.||PJ holds a Bachelor's degree in philosophy from Indiana University and remains dedicated to fostering innovative solutions that drive meaningful educational and workforce outcomes.