Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington offers free training programs paid for by the state’s Next Level Jobs (NLJ) Workforce Ready Grant. The grant covers the cost of tuition for students who qualify, and training leads to jobs in high-demand industries in Indiana. Anyone with interest is invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, October 28 at 6 p.m. in room C221 or virtually. 

Requirements to qualify for NLJ free training are not income-based. Tuition costs are covered for students who meet the following requirements: must be an Indiana resident, have a high school diploma or high school equivalency, have not previously earned a Next Level Jobs-eligible certification, have not earned a college degree, and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Free certificate programs at Ivy Tech help students who have not earned college credentials train for a high-wage, high-demand job and increase their career opportunities in:

·        Advanced Manufacturing

·        Building and Construction

·        Education and Public Affairs & Services

·        Nursing & Healthcare

·        Information Technology and Business

·        Transportation and Logistics

Newly added this year is the short-term Entrepreneurship certificate. The program has helped numerous local residents launch and grow their businesses.

To RSVP for the Oct. 28 Next Level Jobs information session, visit https://link.ivytech.edu/nljoct28

Classes begin January 12.

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.

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.