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Working adults have multiple demands on their time, and completing a college degree or certificate may not be something you can consider at this point. Ivy Tech's skills training classes are open to anyone in the community looking for a flexible option to earn an industry certification, advance their job skills, or get into the workforce quickly. Our class offerings are specially designed to support community needs.
Ivy Tech's skills training (sometimes called workforce training, professional development, or certification classes) focuses on training that can build in-demand skills and competencies that help you prepare for an industry certification, learn new skills for your employer, or satisfy professional needs.
The main goal is to teach students a specific skill in a short time period to help them jump-start their careers or stay competitive in their industry. You can use the skills you learn in these classes to build your resume and qualify for a new, better job or promotion. Each class is designed to help you stay relevant with new trends, skills, or certifications.
We offer classes for all types of roles, from production workers and front-line staff to key executives. Classes are available in-person or online and range from a single day to several weeks. Our skills training classes do not earn you college credit (see more on this below) but they do show up on your student transcript and can result in a certificate of completion or industry certification.
Ivy Tech's selection of skills training classes is based directly on the needs of each Indiana community we serve. This means that the types of training offered vary from campus to campus. Contact your nearest Ivy Tech location to see what skills training classes are offered near you.
Our skills training covers a wide variety of topics, including:
Individuals may sign up to take any one of Ivy Tech's skills training classes—no need to apply to Ivy Tech. The registration process for each class is different, so contact your local Ivy Tech location to see what skills training classes are being offered near you and how to register.
The cost for each class varies widely depending on the scope and length of the class. Students can pay for a class on their own, submit the cost for reimbursement (for example, if their employer has a tuition reimbursement plan), or seek authorization to bill to a third party. In general, most students do not qualify for financial aid for non-credit classes; however, in some cases, full tuition for training may be covered by Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant funding. See if you qualify.
Employers may work directly with an
Career Link representative to arrange for their employees to register for a specific class or to arrange for payment.See more information for employers about: Employee Skills Training Classes
You might take a skills training class (sometimes called workforce training, professional or personal development, or certification classes) to gain job skills or to stay relevant in today's competitive employment environment. Ivy Tech skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may crosswalk into Ivy Tech's academic degree programs should you decide to pursue that route in the future.
Examples of Skills Training Students
You might take a credit course if you plan to eventually earn a credit certificate or degree. The number of credits a course is worth is based on the time and rigor of the class. You earn credit by attending, participating, and successfully completing a course. Credits add up and can be applied toward a degree.
Examples of Credit Students
Ivy Tech skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may exempt you from needing to take a specific course as part of a for-credit program's curriculum in the future.
In fact, many of Ivy Tech's skills training classes are designed to crosswalk into academic (for-credit) programs offered by Ivy Tech to give you credit for your prior learning. Speak with your advisor to learn more.
Many business sectors have identified industry-recognized certifications to ensure their workforce is equipped with specialized knowledge and skills. At Ivy Tech, you can take classes that will prepare you for those certifications, such as:
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Ivy Tech's skills training is offered in a variety of formats and content to support the growth of key Indiana economic sectors and community needs. We actively work with state and local government agencies and leading employers to identify training needs.
The result is a wide variety of short-term, high-demand training classes specially designed to serve the needs of employees in Indiana’s business, industry, nonprofit, and government sectors to continuously move Indiana’s economy forward and provide you with high-impact competencies.
If you have questions about skills training, contact your local . Career Link career coach
Every Ivy Tech campus offers a unique set of training classes, so check your local Ivy Tech location to see what skills training classes are being offered near you.
You can also take advantage of Tuesdays@TheTech by stopping by your local campus on any Tuesday to get personal support and guidance to sign up for training.
Don't see a nearby Career Coach location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Leanne Hughes
Arts, Sciences & Education and Public Affairs & Social Services, and Business
lhughes57@ivytech.edu
Cat Spratt
Nursing, Health Sciences, Information Technology (IT)
cspratt3@ivytech.edu
Kayla Dusseau - Director of Career Coaching
Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science, and Entrepreneurship
kdusseau@ivytech.edu
Darnieshia Morris
dmorris152@ivytech.edu
LeGunia Rogers
Advan Manuf | Business, Logistics, & Supply | Entrepreneurship | Public Affairs & Social Services
lrogers79@ivytech.edu
Savanna Sullivan
Health Sciences | Nursing | IT | Arts, Sciences, & Education
ssullivan68@ivytech.edu
Darnieshia Morris
dmorris152@ivytech.edu
LeGunia Rogers
Advan Manuf | Business, Logistics, & Supply | Entrepreneurship | Public Affairs & Social Services
lrogers79@ivytech.edu
Savanna Sullivan
Health Sciences | Nursing | IT | Arts, Sciences, & Education
ssullivan68@ivytech.edu
Carrie Feltis - Director of Career Coaching
Career Coach for Schools of Arts, Sciences, and Education and Public Affairs and Social Services, along with Exploratory/Undeclared students
cfeltis@ivytech.edu
Alexandra Hoffman
Career Coach for Schools of Business, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, and Nursing
ahoffman68@ivytech.edu
Jada Cansler
Career Coach for Schools of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Applied Science, and Health Sciences
jcansler3@ivytech.edu
Joyce Baker
Director of Career Coaching
Career Coach for Nursing, Health Sciences, and IT
jbaker86@ivytech.edu
Lorena Ceballos
Career Coach for Business, Entrepreneurship, and AMEAS
lceballos@ivytech.edu
Tara Kuhmichel
Career Coach for ASE, PASS
tkuhmichel@ivytech.edu
Darnieshia Morris
dmorris152@ivytech.edu
LeGunia Rogers
Advan Manuf | Business, Logistics, & Supply | Entrepreneurship | Public Affairs & Social Services
lrogers79@ivytech.edu
Savanna Sullivan
Health Sciences | Nursing | IT | Arts, Sciences, & Education
ssullivan68@ivytech.edu
Michael Martin Drain
Director of Career Coaching & Special Projects
mmartindrain@ivytech.edu
Taranae Madani
Health Sciences and Nursing
tmadani@ivytech.edu
Janet Marquis
School of Arts, Sciences, & Education
jmarquis3@ivytech.edu
Drew Carey
School of Information Technology
dcarey23@ivytech.edu
Chevelle Russell
Schools of Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain
crussell185@ivytech.edu
Randy Mahoney Jr
School of Public Affairs & Social Services
rmahoney5@ivytech.edu
Raemina Neal
Schools of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science, Health Sciences and Nursing, and International students
rneal68@ivytech.edu
Jason Zink
SASE | SoIT | SAMEAS (except AGRI)
jzink10@ivytech.edu
Jessica Farrell
Lead Career Coach for SoBLSM | Exploratory/Undeclared
jfarrell29@ivytech.edu
Mark Woodcock
PASS | Health Sciences | Nursing | Agriculture
mwoodcock2@ivytech.edu
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Career Coach department.
Aaron Schneider
Career Coach Lead - School of Business, IT, Arts, Science & Education, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
aschneider63@ivytech.edu
Krista Hunt
21st Century Scholars Career Coach
khunt107@ivytech.edu
Carissa Langel
Career Coach for Healthcare, Nursing, Public Affairs & Social Services
clangel@ivytech.edu
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
812-298-2309
cstultz11@ivytech.edu
Center for Workforce Development
1700 E Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Christa Stultz
Director of Career Coaching
812-298-2309
cstultz11@ivytech.edu
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Cindi Czapla
Career Coach for Business; N-Z last names for PASS, Undeclared, Health Sciences, and Nursing
cczapla@ivytech.edu
Ty Robey
Career Coach for SAMEAS & IT; A-M last names for PASS, Undeclared, Health Sciences and Nursing
trobey4@ivytech.edu
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