Ivy Tech saw a 78.6% increase in program growth from the 2023-24 school year, to current, with a total of 359 students being served. In the program, students received classroom-based, self-paced learning with direct teacher support in literacy, math, science and social studies. ELL students received help developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through traditional instruction and group and partner-based activities.
Of the total finishing, 41 have received their High School Equivalency.
Nick Bragin, executive director of Ivy+ Career Link, said students who enroll in Adult Basic Education and English Language Learner programs represent many different backgrounds and lived experiences. Often, individuals have experienced barriers to access to education and/or academic success. “Students in our program averaged approximately 44.5 hours in the classroom — a major time commitment for individuals balancing work, family, caregiving, and other responsibilities. Each student is taking a step toward personal growth, expanding employment opportunities, higher earning potential, and pathways toward further education,” he said.
