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Energy Industry Training at Ivy Energy Industry Training at Ivy Tech Community CollegeTech Community College

Levorn Mackins

CEWD Midwest Regional Meeting

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High Growth Job Training High Growth Job Training Initiative Grant GoalsInitiative Grant GoalsEducate potential workers for the

energy industry in the areas of electric line construction, power plant technology and natural gas technology

Achieve goals through continued partnership with utilities, Ivy Tech, Work One and other stakeholders

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DescriptionDescription

This project is designed to prepare students to meet the workforce needs of Indiana’s energy industry in high demand jobs, particularly where turnover is expected to be up to 50% within the next 5 to 10 years, through coursework at Ivy Tech Community College.

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HGJTI Programs of StudyHGJTI Programs of Study

Concentrations within the Industrial Technology program for:– Electric Line Construction– Power Plant Technology– Natural Gas Technology

Career Development Certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees

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ResourcesResources

Indiana Energy Consortium (IEC)Statewide partnership which laid foundation for project and provides planning, in-kind and monetary resources and other guidance for the achievement of project goals

Regional Advisory BoardsLocal groups made up of IEC members and other local stakeholders to help provide guidance to Ivy Tech campuses on the regional level

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Sustainable Energy DegreeSustainable Energy Degree

Ivy Tech Region 4, Lafayette– 2 year Associate of Applied Science degree– Designed to educate skilled technicians to

implement sustainable energy systems – Program graduates will support installation,

analysis, operations and maintenance of sustainable energy systems

– Concentrations are in Wind Energy Technology, Renewable Energy Systems Technology and Home Technology Integration/Energy Auditing. Certificates also available

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Alternative Fuel Technician Alternative Fuel Technician Degree ConcentrationDegree Concentration Ivy Tech Regions 4 & 6, Muncie and

Kokomo Associate of Applied Science degree and

Technical Certificates available Designed to give an alternative fuel

technician a broad knowledge base of vehicle maintenance and repair

Graduates will know traditional and alternative fuel systems