Bloomington — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is the recipient of two Awards for Excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE). The awards were presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education in a ceremony held on May 6.

Recognition awards highlight the achievements of CTE students, programs, partners, and counselors across the state who exemplify the qualities of and opportunities of Career and Technical Education.

Amelia Ward, design technology student, is the recipient of an Award for Excellence in the Postsecondary Student category. Ward is graduating with her associate degree in design technology and a certificate in architecture in May 2024. She is pursuing full-time employment in her field for after graduation and later plans to earn her bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.

Respiratory therapy is the recipient of an Award for Excellence in the Outstanding Postsecondary Program category. The program prepares graduates for work as licensed respiratory therapists in hospitals and medical offices across Indiana and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

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 for free online at ivytech.edu/bloomington, call 812-330-6013, or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs at Ivy Tech Bloomington, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.

Amelia Ward, Award for Excellence in the Postsecondary CTE Student category

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.