BLOOMINGTON – Code/IT Academy is accepting applicants for the next 10-week, information technology (IT) training class that starts February 17, 2026. Residents across the 11-county Indiana Uplands region are eligible to apply and training leads to local, in-demand careers in tech. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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.
The training class is free and loaner laptops are available. Accepted applicants will also receive career coaching, job search support, and the opportunity to continue their IT education.
The program is offered through a partnership between Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, The Mill, and Regional Opportunity Initiatives.
Applications are due by February 2. For details and to apply, visit link.ivytech.edu/codeitfeb2026.
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 or 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 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.
