Indianapolis, IN – July 24, 2025 – Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis kicked off its 2025 Healthcare Academy this summer with 16 high school students. Hosted at the Indianapolis Lawrence site, the Academy offers a transformative eight-week experience for rising juniors and seniors from across Central Indiana. Participants hail from high schools including Ben Davis, Eman Schools, Franklin Central, North Central, Perry Meridian, Speedway, and Warren Central.
Supported by a $1 million grant from United Healthcare, the Ivy Tech Healthcare Academy is a free program that introduces students to real-world healthcare environments while providing tangible academic and career benefits. Students in the Academy can:
- Earn Ivy Tech credits in health sciences
- Achieve CPR certification
- Participate in hands-on labs and clinical simulations
- Receive a $500 gift card upon successful completion
- Gain insight into multiple healthcare career paths through site visits and guest speakers
The Ivy Tech Healthcare Academy represents our mission to expand access and opportunity. This program equips students with foundational knowledge, real-life experience, and the confidence to pursue careers in healthcare. It’s about giving students a head start—not just academically, but professionally.
– Dr. Terri Fleming, dean of the School of Health Sciences
In alignment with Ivy Tech’s goal of shaping Indiana’s future healthcare workforce, the Academy provides students with a strong understanding of the skills, education, and professionalism required in healthcare settings. From simulation labs to structured classroom time and campus resources, students are fully immersed in a college learning environment.
The 2025 Academy will culminate in a completion celebration on July 31 at the downtown campus, where students will showcase their growth, skills, and accomplishments in front of family, faculty, and industry partners.
Media are welcome to attend, and interviews with Ivy Tech leadership or participating students may be scheduled upon request.
Real-World Impact:
Last summer, one student from the Academy made headlines after using CPR skills she learned in the program to save a baby's life at her job. Read her powerful story here:
👉 Ivy Tech student uses life-saving skills learned in Summer Healthcare Academy
To learn more about the Ivy Tech Healthcare Academy, visit:
👉 ivytech.edu/healthcareacademy
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.
