INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College welcomed U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent to its Indianapolis campus Wednesday for a tour and discussion focused on workforce education and the critical role community colleges play in strengthening the nation’s economy.
During the visit, Under Secretary Kent met with Ivy Tech leadership to learn more about the College’s innovative programs designed to prepare Hoosiers for high-demand careers. The tour included stops at key learning spaces where students are gaining hands-on experience in fields such as healthcare, biotechnology, and welding.
Community colleges play an essential role in America’s Talent Strategy, educating millions of students across the country to enter an evolving, technology-driven workforce. It was an honor to join Ivy Tech leaders who are not only helping provide affordable pathways to opportunity, but also re-aligning workforce development and education to help build our workforce’s next Golden Age.
– Nicholas Kent, U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary
“Ivy Tech is proud to showcase the impact our students, faculty, and partners are making across Indiana,” Ivy Tech President Marty Pollio said. “Our campuses are driving workforce development and expanding opportunity for students from all backgrounds.”
Other dignitaries included Deputy General Counsel John Huston, Deputy Under Secretary James Bergeron, and Greg Goode, State Director for U.S. Sen. Todd Young.
As Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s only singly-accredited community college, Ivy Tech serves students across the state with programs designed to lead directly to in-demand careers or seamless transfer opportunities to four-year universities. Ivy Tech offers more than 70 programs and 41 learning locations across Indiana, providing flexible and affordable options for students pursuing degrees, certificates, or workforce training.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
