IvyWorks Indy Women in Tech

IvyWorks/IWit is a program at Ivy Tech Community College 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 Ivy Tech student (2.0 GPA minimum)
• Academic and financial good standing
• FAFSA on file with Ivy Tech
• Enrolled in an Ivy Tech 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.

Programs 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

Employers love to see a degree or credential from Ivy Tech. You could have your credential 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