WHAT IS THE ENLISTED TRAINING CORPS (ETC) PROGRAM?
The Enlisted Training Corps (ETC) is a proposed program that aims to offer a new pathway for community college students to enlist in the military. The program provides students with a structured training experience, similar to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), that would educate and prepare them for military service.
WHY IT MATTERS?
- Addressing the Recruiting Need: The ETC could help address the ongoing challenge of military recruitment by providing a more accessible and structured path to enlistment designed to attract a wider range of candidates.
- Diversifying the Enlisted Force: The ETC could help diversify the enlisted force by attracting individuals from a variety of backgrounds who might not otherwise consider military service.
- Improving Retention: By providing a more tailored and engaging training experience, the ETC could help to improve retention rates among enlisted personnel.
Overall, the ETC represents a promising initiative that could have a significant impact on the future of military recruitment and service.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
- Align with New IDOE Enlistment & Service Seal: Promote and recognize schools supporting military and public service careers, fostering a unified statewide approach.
- Align with Statewide Collegiate Purple Star Efforts & Partnerships: Collaborate to strengthen support systems and resources for students pursuing military and public service.
- Increase Awareness of Military & Public Service Career Pathways: Educate students on diverse opportunities, benefits (job security, salary, growth), and inspire consideration of these fulfilling paths.
- Shared Vision to Grow the Public Service Pipeline: Collaborate to inform and support more students in exploring and pursuing public service careers, benefiting individuals, communities, and the nation.
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Participating Campuses
IVYT 119 Pilot Campuses (Fall I, August 2025)
- Bloomington
- Columbus
- Indianapolis
- Lawrenceburg
- Marion
- Sellersburg
ETC Pilot Campuses (Fall II, October 2025)
- Bloomington (US Air Force) HSPS 281: Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety Department of the Air Force’s (DAF) Enlisted Training Corps (ETC) Program
- Columbus (US Army) HSPS 282: Special Topics: US Army Enlisted Training Corps Foundations of Military & Public Service
- Indianapolis (US Navy/Marine Corps) HSPS 283: Special Topics: U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Enlisted Training Corps Foundations of Military & Public Service
- Sellersburg (US Army) HSPS 282: Special Topics: US Army Enlisted Training Corps Foundations of Military & Public Service
Find Local Veteran & Military Benefits Specialist Contact Info
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Appointments available Monday-Friday. Call or email to schedule an appointment.
812-330-6160
Bloomington-va@ivytech.edu
Bloomington Campus
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
Patt McCafferty
Director of Financial Aid/Veteran and Military Support Services
For returning students who have previously used their GI Bill benefits at Ivy Tech, please email bloomington-gibill@ivytech.edu as soon as you are registered in classes. We will review your enrollment and send the link to the Veteran Request for Certification Form to you. This form is required to be completed every semester you are enrolled and want to use your GI Bill benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
For more information contact:
Josephine Blockson
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111, ext. 7498
Josephine Anthony
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600, ext. 3281
For more information contact:
Josephine Blockson
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111, ext. 7498
Josephine Anthony
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600, ext. 3281
Janet Balok
Daana Young
Vicki Crippin-Lake
574-289-7001 ext 6932
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu
South Bend Campus
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Fax: 574-236-7177
Noah Williams
260-480-2064 ext 034143
FortWayne-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Student Life Center, North Campus
3701 Dean Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
For more information contact:
Josephine Blockson
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111, ext. 7498
Josephine Anthony
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600, ext. 3281
Please contact Veteran & Military Benefits Specialist at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.
Hamilton County Campus
300 N 17th Street Noblesville, IN 46060
Noblesville, IN 46060
Military and Veteran Benefits
HamiltonCounty-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
317-921-4300 ext. 0
Jason Rodriguez
call or text 317-207-6070
Indy-VA@ivytech.edu
Services available by appointment, virtual, or walk-in.
Please check in at the Express Enrollment Center
North Meridian Center
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lawrence Campus
By appointment only
Mike Hamm
765-252-5485
Kokomo-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Kokomo Campus
815 East Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Noah Williams
260-480-2064 ext 034143
FortWayne-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Kosciusko County (Warsaw) Satellite Location
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
valparaiso-veterans@ivytech.edu
Valparaiso Campus
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Tammy Runyan
219-476-1001
Claudia Saenz
219-476-1002
Sara Certano
765-269-5118
Lafayette-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Lafayette Campus
3101 S. Creasy Ln.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Veteran & Military Benefits Specialist department.
Angie Stautberg
812-537-4010 ext. 5309
Lawrenceburg-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Lawrenceburg Campus
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Mike Hamm
765-252-5485
Kokomo-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Logansport Campus
1 Ivy Tech Dr.
Logansport, IN 46947
Julie Wade
812-265-2580 ext. 4148 or 800-403-2190 ext. 4148
Madison-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Madison Campus
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
765-651-3100 ext. 3305
marion-veteransaffairs@ivytech.edu
Marion Campus
261 S Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953
Wendell Brown
Marion-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
765-651-3100 ext. 3305
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
valparaiso-veterans@ivytech.edu
Michigan City Campus
3714 Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360, IN 46360
Tammy Runyan
219-476-1001
Claudia Saenz
219-476-1002
Bennett Gallivan
219-476-1005
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Muncie-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Muncie Campus
125 South High St.
Muncie, IN 47305
Jessica Gropp
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
765-289-2291 ext. 1229
765-966-2656 ext. 1204
jmoore425@ivytech.edu
Richmond Campus
2357 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374
Joseph Moore
Financial Aid Advisor
jmoore425@ivytech.edu
Nate Bickel or Chris Morris
Sellersburg-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Pfau Hall
8204 Highway 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Janet Balok
Daana Young
Vicki Crippin-Lake
574-289-7001x6932
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu
South Bend Campus
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Fax: 574-236-7177
Joe Williams
812-298-2468
TerreHaute-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Terre Haute Campus
8000 South Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
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valparaiso-veterans@ivytech.edu
Valparaiso Campus
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Tammy Runyan
219-476-1001
Claudia Saenz
219-476-1002
Bennett Gallivan
219-476-1005