Ivy Tech Terre Haute Hosts ‘Employer Edition’ of Tuesday@TheTech, Welcoming Nearly 20 Local Businesses

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Representatives from nearly 20 local businesses visited Ivy Tech Terre Haute on Tuesday, June 27 for an ‘Employer Edition’ of Tuesdays@TheTech. Hosted by Ivy Tech's Career Link Team, this event was designed to introduce employers to a variety of career training programs offered at Ivy Tech.

“We’re grateful to have hosted so many local businesses at our Terre Haute campus yesterday to hear about our Achieve Your Degree program,” said Rod Dowell, executive director of career link. “The businesses and industry partners in our region are critical to our local economy, and Ivy Tech can help them skill up current employees and grow their talent pipeline.”

The Achieve Your Degree Program is a partnership between Ivy Tech Community College and local employers that allows employees to attend Ivy Tech while working full-time. Designed with both the employer and student in mind, Achieve Your Degree gives employers a chance to strengthen their workforce and decrease turnover while students earn a credential without financial barriers.

Businesses interested in learning more about Ivy Tech’s Achieve Your Degree program should reach out to Brooks Weszely, Ivy Tech Terre Haute’s employer consultant at bweszely@ivytech.edu. Ivy Tech also offers custom skills training to meet the needs of today’s employers. Visit https://bit.ly/42I0aiP to see how Ivy Tech can help train your workforce.

Tuesdays@TheTech is hosted each week at Ivy Tech’s Terre Haute campus and Greencastle site to help current and prospective students through each step of the enrollment process. Students needing assistance with applications, registering for classes, career development, or financial aid are encouraged to attend Tuesdays@TheTech. To schedule an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/3TjLmSJ.

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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.