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
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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:Â
- 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.Â
- Scholarships: Participants may be eligible for scholarships to help cover costs and wrap-around services to address financial barriers.
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- 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
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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.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios include:
- Cloud Technologies
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity Information: 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
- Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration
- Software Development: Java application, web application, web foundations
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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:Â
- 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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