Jasper Library to host Code/IT Academy through partnership with Ivy Tech; Applications open
Applications due May 31, 2024, for free training
Ivy Tech/Jasper-Dubois County Public Library announced that applications are open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher-paying jobs.
The summer 2024 session prepares participants to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam. Code/IT is a partnership between The Mill in Monroe County, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), and Ivy Tech Bloomington.
“We’re really excited to offer this program in Dubois County,” said Christine Golden, Director of Jasper-Dubois County Public Library. “Classes are held at the Jasper Public Library, 100 3rd Avenue in Jasper, and the instruction is streamed live from Ivy Tech instructors in Bloomington. There is a facilitator to assist the class as the participants go through the training together. There’s a great sense of camaraderie and excitement. The course is completely free, and Code/IT even covers the cost of the certification exam.”
Code/IT’s ten weeks of free training prepare individuals for certifications and jobs in areas such as web development, IT administration, CompTIA Security+, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner. Ivy Tech instructors teach three sessions of Code/IT a year on a variety of in-demand topics. Participants join study groups, hone soft skills, and receive career coaching through the Ivy+ Career Link program.
Registration for the session on AWS Cloud Practitioner is open now and closes May 31, 2024. Class starts June 11 and meets twice a week in the evenings. More details and the application form are available at https://codeitacademy.org/ .
“We’re excited to prepare these students for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam,” said Andy Lehman, Head of Accelerator Programming at The Mill, the nonprofit entrepreneurship center that runs Code/IT Academy. “There are literally hundreds of thousands of unfilled tech jobs in the US. This is a great opportunity to start on a promising career track.”
Students often form study groups together to prepare for the exam, Lehman noted, and the program covers the cost of the exam, including a second chance when needed.
Code/IT Academy is funded through a $1.4 million READI grant. Residents of Monroe, Washington, Crawford, Dubois, Daviess, and Orange counties can sign up here to be notified when enrollment opens for new sessions. To enroll in the current session or learn more about Code/IT Academy, visit https://codeitacademy.org/ .
