Ivy Tech Community College has positioned countless healthcare professionals, manufacturing specialists, entrepreneurs, businesses leaders, and other leaders to thrive professionally and help drive Indiana’s economy for nearly 60 years, and the College’s campus in Noblesville has been an important part of that heritage.
On April 11 alumni, friends of Ivy Tech, and all Hoosiers can help the College develop a new generation of leaders by contributing to Ivy Tech Day, the College’s first-ever Day of Giving. Starting at midnight on April 11 – for 24 hours – people everywhere can support the College’s 19 campuses, including Ivy Tech Hamilton County, and the 150,000 students in Indiana who are building brighter futures for themselves and for those around them. The goal is to reach 600 gifts in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the College.
Roberts
“A day can mean everything, and April 11 will be an extraordinary day for Ivy Tech,” Ivy Tech Foundation President Courtney Roberts said. “We are creating a fun, memorable way to come together and show our collective passion for the College community. The goal at Ivy Tech isn’t graduation day – it’s a better every day after. We are proud of the many ways the graduates of Ivy Tech contribute to our communities across Indiana, and our first Day of Giving is one more way we can come together for the good of our students and the future of our state.”
About Ivy Tech Hamilton County Campus
Ivy Tech Hamilton County serves the communities of Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Sheridan, and Westfield with 20 academic programs in high-demand career areas, including, healthcare, information technology, building construction, and business – to name a few.
With more than 2,000 students enrolled across at Ivy Tech Hamilton County, the College prepares students to enter the workforce or continue their education at a four-year institution. Ivy Tech’s vision is to build a prosperous future for Hamilton County by being the first choice for post-secondary education and training.
The recently opened state-of-the-art healthcare lab on the Ivy Tech Hamilton County campus welcomed the first nursing cohort in January 2023. After receiving over 180 applications, 20 students were selected into the nursing program. The healthcare lab provides students a hands-on learning experience with simulation labs that mirror the experiences in healthcare careers.
The School of Information Technology was brought to the Ivy Tech Hamilton County campus in August 2022 and has grown rapidly, offering programs in cybersecurity, software development, and other IT programs. Ivy Tech Hamilton County was the first in the state to hold an IT bootcamp, which created a path by which students obtained a Certificate in Software Application Development in one semester.
Supporting students & supporting Hamilton County
After listening to the workforce and student needs in Hamilton County, Ivy Tech Hamilton County officially became its own standalone campus on July 1, 2021. Since then, the campus has experienced tremendous growth. The College advances Indiana’s fastest-growing county through student-centered and inclusive education by aligning programs to the current and future needs of the community, promoting career development and job placement in high-wage, high-demand fields, and by cultivating intentional partnerships that support students through completion.
Ivy Tech could not do this important work without generous supporters and donors. Please help continue to grow the College’s impact in Hamilton County by spreading the word about Ivy Tech Day and donating on April 11, 2023, at ivytech.edu/giveday.
Ivy Tech Day is part of the Foundation’s five-year, $285 million campaign. Leading up to the Day of Giving, the Foundation will share stories of impact across the College with the community that capture how Ivy Tech is changing the lives of Hoosiers across the state. Participants can give to the College through the Ivy Tech Foundation – whether it’s $5 or $5,000 – starting at midnight on April 11 by visiting ivytech.edu/giveday.
Ivy Tech, founded on March 15, 1963, is the largest singly-accredited community college in the U.S. and has been an indispensable lifeline to Indiana communities for nearly 60 years: eight of 10 people who graduate from Ivy Tech do so without student debt, and 93 percent of graduates stay in Indiana to work in industries that help drive the state’s economy.
From the nation’s largest two-year nursing degree program to tens of thousands of alumni who are non-profit leaders, manufacturing technicians, and small business owners, the college shapes and positions talented leaders who contribute to the state’s thriving ecosystem. Ivy Tech contributes $3.9 billion annually to Indiana’s economy – including a net impact of $3.6 billion from alumni alone. Ivy Tech awards more than 20,000 degrees and certificates each year.
“Everyone at Ivy Tech is proud of how our graduates have contributed to communities across the state, and we are equally excited about the possibilities ahead,” Roberts said. “We live in an evolving environment that requires us to quickly fill gaps in industries everywhere. Our community of alumni, students, faculty, and partners collectively make it happen.”
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 serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides 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.
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About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Foundation’s most important function is to provide support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student fees. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, a $285 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the College’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Learn more at ivytech.edu/InvestINIvyTech.