Ivy Tech Community College recently partnered with Sheridan Youth Assistance for the Summer Youth Employment (SYASYE) Program held July 8-19 at its Noblesville location. Ten students in grades 8 through 12 were enrolled in the program that explored career paths and training through community service, teamwork, leadership skill development, job shadowing and business tours.
Students earned $8 an hour during the program, working on projects that improve the local community. They also learned what it takes for a businesses to be successful.
Ivy Tech Noblesville and Sheridan Youth Assistance recently partnered in a program that provided Sheridan area youth the opportunity to work, serve their community and learn what it takes for a business to be successful. Six area businesses participated in the event. Pictured are Sheridan students who worked with The Greenskeeper, a Westfield-based lawn care company. (Photo provided)
“Ivy Tech continues to strengthen partnerships among Ivy Tech and the Youth Assistance Programs throughout the county,” said Ivy Tech Noblesville Vice Chancellor Dan Clark. “All of us are working together to expand career opportunities for Hamilton County youth.”
Companies that have signed on to work with students include Subaru, Wabash National, The Greenskeeper, Grace Care Center, Good Samaritan Network and Adams Township.
This opportunity was made possible through a $10,000 grant from the Crosser Family Foundation, a fund of the Hamilton County Community Foundation.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College serves communities across Indiana, providing world-class education and driving economic transformation. It is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering high-value degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its communities, along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
About Sheridan Youth Assistance
Sheridan Youth Assistance serves as an early intervention advocate for youth ages 3 to 17 who are facing challenging life circumstances. SYAP takes a holistic approach to coordinate the community’s vast array of talents, services and resources to help youth and empower parents and caregivers.