Ivy+ Career Link helps students turn their education into meaningful, in-demand careers while supporting the region鈥檚 workforce. From enrollment to graduation, students receive personalized coaching, applied learning experiences, and industry-aligned training that prepares them to succeed.
Ivy+ Career Link Career Coaches work one-on-one with students to explore career paths, identify strengths, and set achievable goals. By graduation, students have the opportunity to curate a Career Development Portfolio showcasing:
路 Resume development
路 Professional networking
路 Work-and-learn experiences
Hands-on learning experiences advance students and incumbent workers while earning credentials. Programs align with high-demand industries, including:
路 Advanced Manufacturing
路 Skilled Trades
路 Healthcare
路 Information Technology
路 Business
The Ivy+ Career Link team connects students to employers through on-campus hiring events, interviews, and sustained partnerships. Outcomes include:
路 Students graduating with career-ready, marketable skills
路 Employers accessing prepared, credentialed talent
路 Local businesses benefiting from a stronger workforce
By integrating career coaching, apprenticeships, and employer engagement, Ivy+ Career Link delivers measurable outcomes that advance students' careers and support the economic vitality of the South Bend鈥揈lkhart region.