High School Students Taking Ivy Tech Classes Thanks to Alcoa Foundation Grant

30 local high school students are now taking classes at Ivy Tech Community College through a special partnership with Alcoa Foundation, Ivy Tech-Alcoa Summer High School Career Readiness Program, designed to introduce high school juniors and seniors to careers in Technology fields.

The opportunity to take up to two courses and earn college credit at no cost to the student is made possible by a grant through the Alcoa Foundation. This program addresses work readiness for current high school students in Indiana Economic Growth Region 11, primarily targeting Gibson, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. Participants will spend 8 weeks during the summer months receiving classroom instruction that will result in college credits and, in some cases, industry-recognized certifications. With instruction taking place at Ivy Tech Southwest, it is the goal of this program to help high school students acclimate themselves to a college environment, thus increasing the likelihood that they will continue their certificate or associate degree pathway beyond graduation.

Courses offered this summer include Key Principles of Advanced Manufacturing, Basic Automotive Service, Automotive Electrical 1, Energy Industry Fundamentals, Introduction to HVAC Technology, Duct Fabrication and Installation, Basic Electricity and Introduction to Machining.

Participating students and their hometowns: