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IvyWorks Indy Women in Tech

Women are Choosing Careers in Tech

About IvyWorks Indy Women in Tech

IvyWorks Indy Women in Tech (IWiT) is a program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios designed to give students the support they need to earn industry-backed credentials and build a career in Indiana’s fastest-growing fields.

It provides strategic professional development, business networking, and wraparound support, so participants can earn their degrees and excel in their careers.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios offers a variety of programs in high-demand fields, which were designed with input from industry leaders. By partnering with high-demand programs in technology, IvyWorks IWiT increases access to workforce credentials and associate degree programs.

IvyWorks/IWiT is supported by the Indy Women in Tech Foundation and creates unique opportunities for female Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios students pursuing careers in computing, informatics, and information technology. As one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the country, tech companies are relocating to Indiana and expanding their workforces in record numbers

Through this program, you can take advantage of:

  • Paid internship opportunities with local tech companies, funded by Salesforce
  • A high-value degree or certificate in two years or less
  • Scholarships
  • Female mentorships
  • Networking events
  • Industry-backed credentials
  • Support services to help with financial barriers

Career Spotlights

Associate Software Engineer Software Developer

  • $49,500/annually
  • $23.80/hour
  • Annual openings: 1,956

Computer User Support Specialist

  • Average $42,827/annually
  • $20.59/hour
  • Annual openings: 298

Program Details

  • IvyWorks/IWit is a program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios designed to give students the support they need to earn industry-backed credentials and build a career in Indiana’s fastest-growing fields. Benefits that set this program apart include: 

    • Flexibility: We work with students and employers to provide flexible class scheduling and advising. Class offerings include both in-class and online options.
    • Professional Development: IvyWorks/IWiT provides specialized soft-skill workshops and offers one-to-one career advising.
    • Career Networking: Students in IvyWorks are able to connect with the labor market and expand career pathways through site visits, employer panels and hiring events. IvyWorks/IWiT connects students to industry and peer leaders in order to increase awareness of opportunities and pathways to employment.
    • Wraparound Support: IvyWorks/IWiT staff work to identify and connect students to resources that support their success and independence. 
    • Scholarships: Participants may be eligible for scholarships to help cover costs and wrap-around services to address financial barriers.
    • Female
    • New or current Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios student (2.0 GPA minimum)
    • Academic and financial good standing
    • FAFSA on file with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios
    • Enrolled in an Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios School of Information Technology Program
  • SPOTLIGHT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    Indiana is quickly becoming a hub for information technology. The Information Technology Support program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to deploy, troubleshoot, and support stand-alone and networked computing systems and technology. Students learn a diverse array of problem-solving techniques for solutions to practical computer-related issues and skills in computing technology support. Students will learn the ability to diagnose problems and walk customers through resolving issues, skills in computer-related issues, and supporting/repairing computer equipment and training.

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  • Employers love to see a degree or credential from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios. You could have ²â´Ç³Ü°ùÌýcredential or degree in two years or less in a variety of fields: 

    • Cyber Security: Digital forensics, network penetration, Network security
    • Database: Data analytics, database administration, database development
    • Network Infrastructure: Routing and switching
    • Informatics
    • IT Support: IT help desk, IT support
    • Server Administration
    • Software Development: Java application, web application, web foundations
    • Visual Communications

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