BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus is hosting a “Lunch and Learn” information session on Tuesday, September 12 for employers who wish to learn more about the Achieve Your Degree program. Lunch and Learn will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on main campus, located at 200 Daniels Way. The Achieve Your Degree program is a collaboration between Ivy Tech Community College and employers to offer working adults the opportunity to earn a college education with no upfront cost to them.

“In contrast with tuition reimbursement programs that many employers already offer, Achieve Your Degree is a tuition deferral program that allows working adults to earn a college certificate or associate degree with no upfront cost,” said Jessica Duncan, Achieve Your Degree coordinator. “Statewide, Ivy Tech is now partnered with 140 companies to offer the Achieve Your Degree program, and we anticipate that number to grow.”

Local employers Cook Group, Old National Bank, Singota Solutions, and German American Bank have partnered with Ivy Tech Bloomington to offer the Achieve Your Degree program to their employees. Ivy Tech’s 140 Achieve Your Degree partnerships include smaller to larger employers from a variety of industries including hospitals, banks, schools, and manufacturing companies.

RSVP for Lunch and Learn to Jessica Duncan at jduncan71@ivytech.edu or (812) 330-6349.

Employers who wish to learn more about Achieve Your Degree but are unable to attend the event can arrange a time for Ivy Tech to visit their company. To arrange a meeting, contact Jessica Duncan at jduncan71@ivytech.edu or (812) 330-6349.

More information about Achieve Your Degree can be found online at ivytech.edu/achieveyourdegree.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech 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.