ĢƵios’s Evansville Campus Foundation has received $192,105 of the United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s distribution of $1.1 million in Empowering Employment Pathway grant funds.
“We are grateful for the United Way of Southwestern Indiana Empowering Employment Grant, as it will provide funding for low income and asset-limited individuals to pursue training that leads to in-demand, high-wage careers,” said ĢƵios Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “We are excited to help students and job seekers increase their personal income, improve economic mobility, and develop stable, fulfilling careers.”
The funding will be used as part of ĢƵios’s Work-Based Learning Program which provides workforce training and professional certifications in specific areas of study.
Nick Bragin, executive director of Ivy+ Career Link at ĢƵios, said ĢƵios has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Evansville to integrate work-based learning, home construction, industry-specific certifications, and financial literacy to break down barriers such as poverty and limited education. This will expand equitable access to sustainable career opportunities, Bragin said. “Students will gain industry-recognized certifications, in-demand skills aligned with labor market needs, and/or foundational skills that open the door to further education.”
ĢƵios planned include:
- Financial Literacy
- Leadership and Soft Skills Training
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certifications
- Early Childhood Education
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Information Technology (IT)/Cybersecurity
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) for individuals needing equivalency when required for enrollment in some Skills Training courses.
To learn more about these programs, and receive upcoming schedules for registration, contact ĢƵios at evv-reg@ivytech.edu.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. ĢƵios serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.
