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Apprenticeships for Indiana Employers

Strengthen Your Workforce from Within

Apprenticeships give you more than talent—they help you shape a workforce that’s skilled, aligned, and built for long-term success.

  • Diversify your workforce — Attract talent from a wider range of backgrounds and perspectives
  • Tailored training — Develop employees with skills that match your exact business needs
  • Reduced reliance on recruiting — Build a pipeline of talent from within your organization
  • Improved retention — Increase loyalty and reduce turnover by investing in employee growth
  • Increased productivity — Employees contribute faster with hands-on, job-ready training

Get Started with Apprenticeships

Interested in exploring apprenticeship opportunities for your organization? Our team is here to help.

Contact us directly:
Robin Douthitt, Apprenticeship Director
rdouthitt@ivytech.edu

Or take the next step by completing a short form—it takes less than 2 minutes. Share a few details, and we’ll follow up with guidance on building an apprenticeship program tailored to your workforce.

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A Smart Investment with Measurable Returns

Apprenticeships deliver real financial impact by helping you control costs, improve efficiency, and generate long-term value from your workforce.

  • 150% average return on investment
  • Lower hiring and onboarding costs by reducing reliance on external recruiting
  • Reduced turnover costs with 90% retention rate
  • Faster time-to-productivity with structured, job-ready training

Trusted by Employers Across Indiana

Join leading organizations across Indiana that partner with Ivy Tech to build skilled talent through apprenticeship programs.

We Make Apprenticeships Work for You

Apprenticeships That Fit Your Industry

Apprenticeships today extend far beyond traditional building and mechanical trades. Ivy Tech partners with employers across Indiana to design and deliver U.S. Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship programs tailored to the needs of high-demand industries.

Whether you’re in healthcare, manufacturing, education, automotive, or another growing field, workforce apprenticeships provide a flexible, proven way to build the skilled talent your organization needs—now and into the future.

These programs combine structured on-the-job training with related technical education, allowing employees to develop industry-relevant skills while contributing to your business. The result is a stronger, more capable workforce aligned to your specific goals.

Key benefits:

  • Flexible, industry-specific program design
  • Hands-on training combined with technical instruction
  • Development of a highly skilled, job-ready workforce
  • Programs built for both immediate needs and long-term growth

Credentials may include:

  • Journey person’s card
  • Ivy Tech Technical Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree

Industries may include:

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Automotive
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • IT/Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Hospitality
  • Transportation

Don't see your industry listed?

We can work with you to build a program tailored to your workforce needs.

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No Extra Burden on Your Team

You don’t need a large team or dedicated department to run an apprenticeship program. Ivy Tech provides tools, resources, and hands-on support to reduce the burden on your internal staff.

Programs can be scaled to fit your organization, whether you’re starting small or expanding an existing workforce strategy.

How Ivy Tech supports your team:

  • Shared responsibility for program development
  • Streamlined processes and documentation
  • Ongoing guidance to keep your program on track
  • Flexible models that fit your size and structure

Let’s build a program that fits your team.

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Access Funding and Resources

Many employers aren’t aware of the funding, incentives, and support available for apprenticeship programs. Ivy Tech helps you identify and navigate opportunities that can offset costs and maximize your investment.

We stay up to date on available resources so you don’t have to.

Support may include:

  • Guidance on state and federal funding opportunities
  • Access to workforce development resources
  • Assistance identifying incentives and grants
  • Help aligning your program with funding requirements

Find out what funding may be available to you.

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We Help You Train with Confidence

Apprenticeships are designed to support both the employee and the employer. Ivy Tech provides the related technical instruction, while your team offers on-the-job experience—with guidance and support along the way.

We also help prepare your staff to effectively mentor and develop apprentices.

What that looks like:

  • Classroom and technical training delivered by Ivy Tech
  • On-the-job learning guided by your team
  • Training and resources for supervisors and mentors
  • Ongoing support to ensure program success

Get the support your team needs to succeed.

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Start Faster Than You Think

Getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. Ivy Tech works with you to define your workforce needs, outline a program structure, and guide you through the U.S. Department of Labor registration process.

Our team supports you at each step—from initial planning to program launch—so you’re not navigating requirements on your own.

What to expect:

  • Initial consultation to understand your goals
  • Program design tailored to your roles and skills needs
  • Step-by-step guidance through DOL registration
  • Support launching and maintaining your program

Ready to take the first step?

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