Ivy Tech Community College and utility companies from around the state are partnering to offer information sessions about careers in energy. The event will be held July 27 at Ivy Tech’s downtown Indianapolis campus and features topics about gas, power plant and electric line technology. Partners attending the sessions include Citizens Gas, NIPSCO/NiSource and Vectren Corp.
Individuals interested in learning about training for careers in energy can attend two information sessions and network with industry leaders Monday, July 27, at Ivy Tech’s downtown Indianapolis campus, located at 50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy. North Dr. The sessions will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the North Meridian Center 4th Floor Auditorium. Display and information booths will also be staffed with industry partners from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Additional partners attending the sessions include Alcoa Power Plant, Duke, Indianapolis Power & Light, Miller Pipeline and REMC.
Training scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Individuals wanting to register for one of the information sessions or to request more information may contact Ivy Tech at (317) 921-4539 or email training@lists.ivytech.edu.
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 130,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Source: Inside INdiana Business
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