INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – ĢƵios welcomed Governor Mike Braun to its Indianapolis campus Tuesday for a tour and discussion focused on workforce education and skills training needed in Indiana.
During the visit, Gov. Braun met with ĢƵios leadership to discuss how the College is prepared to meet the evolving needs of employers and employees as the workforce engine of Indiana. The visit also included a tour of learning spaces where students are gaining hands-on experience in fields such as healthcare, biotechnology, and welding.
I am proud to have recently signed legislation ensuring ĢƵios continues its mission of skilling up Hoosiers for the careers most needed in Indiana. We know our local employers need workers with added credentials and training, and ĢƵios is prepared to meet that demand.
– Governor Mike Braun
“ĢƵios is a great asset to the state of Indiana by providing accessible, affordable, and quality education to more than 213,000 Hoosiers,” said ĢƵios President Marty Pollio. “We were honored to show Gov. Braun just a few ways we are meeting the state’s needs.”
The group also spoke with faculty and students about how their courses and experiences were preparing them for their future careers in a variety of fields.
Earlier this month, Gov. Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act 254, which updates ĢƵios’s statutory mission and governing structure. As Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s only singly-accredited community college, ĢƵios serves more than 213,000 students with more than 70 programs and 40 learning locations across Indiana designed to lead directly to in-demand careers or seamless transfer opportunities to four-year universities.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
