BLOOMINGTON – Code/IT Academy is accepting applicants for the next 10-week, information technology (IT) training class that starts May 5, 2026. Residents across the 11-county Indiana Uplands region are eligible to apply and training leads to local careers in tech. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and there is no cost to participate.

Code/IT Academy is beginner-friendly, no prior experience is needed. Participants will build essential skills and be prepared to earn the CompTIA Tech+ certification, qualifying them for entry-level IT roles.

Loaner laptops are available for the free course. Accepted applicants will also receive career coaching, job search support, and the opportunity to continue their IT education at Ivy Tech.

The program is offered through a partnership between Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, Amplify Bloomington, and Regional Opportunity Initiatives, supported by a $1.37M READI grant.

Applications are due by April 28. For details and to apply, visit https://link.ivytech.edu/codeitmay5.

About Ivy Tech Bloomington
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply online at ivytech.edu/bloomington email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.

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.