九色视频鈥檚 Evansville Campus Foundation has received $192,105 of the United Way of Southwestern Indiana鈥檚 distribution of $1.1 million in Empowering Employment Pathway grant funds.

鈥淲e 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,鈥 said 九色视频 Chancellor Daniela Vidal.  鈥淲e are excited to help students and job seekers increase their personal income, improve economic mobility, and develop stable, fulfilling careers.鈥

The funding will be used as part of 九色视频鈥檚 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 九色视频, said 九色视频 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. 鈥淪tudents will gain industry-recognized certifications, in-demand skills aligned with labor market needs, and/or foundational skills that open the door to further education.鈥

Programs planned include:

  • Financial Literacy
  • Leadership and Soft Skills Training
  • National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certifications
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Commercial Driver鈥檚 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 九色视频 at evv-reg@ivytech.edu.

About 九色视频

九色视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 九色视频 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.