INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College announced today the launch of its College for Working Adults (CWA), a new academic program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of adult students who also maintain full-time jobs and responsibilities.

Ivy Tech’s CWA features sequential eight-week classes taught at scheduled dates and times for the duration of the program, making college a predictable part of students’ busy lives. Students will start and complete the program with the same group of peers, creating an environment of team work and support. Participants can complete the program and earn degrees in two years.  Additionally, Ivy Tech has developed orientation and textbook delivery services specifically for CWA participants.  Eligible students may apply financial aid to program costs.

CWA classes will begin this fall at 16 Ivy Tech campuses throughout the state, including the South Bend campus.  Three CWA programs will be offered in South Bend: Accounting, Early Childhood Education and Medical Assisting.  Instruction will be delivered through a combination of traditional classroom settings and technology enhanced learning. For more information about the program, visit www.ivytech.edu/cfwa. Anyone interested in enrolling should call (574) 289-7001, ext. 5325 or 888-Ivy-Line (489-5463).

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s second largest public post-secondary institution with over 100,000 students enrolled annually.  Ivy Tech has 23 campuses throughout Indiana.  It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana.  It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.