BLOOMINGTON— The Mill announced that applications are open for Code/IT Academy, a free 10-week training program designed to grow Indiana’s tech talent pool and help Hoosiers access higher-paying jobs in the digital economy.
Thanks to a $1,370,325 grant awarded from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), Code/IT Academy is expanding to 10 counties in the Indiana Uplands region. As of today, applications are accepted from residents of Monroe, Crawford, Washington, Daviess, Orange, and Dubois counties.
“We are incredibly grateful to READI, ROI, and the IEDC for sharing our vision of Indiana as a leader in tech and for funding the expansion of Code/IT Academy to reach more Hoosiers,” said Pat East, Executive Director of The Mill. “The Uplands has enviable assets and opportunities for tech companies and talent. Code/IT opens the door to wider opportunities, bringing more folks into the new economy and its good-paying jobs.”
The Summer 2024 session will prepare participants to pass the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner Exam. It includes a detailed overview of cloud concepts, core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.
“Venturing into the tech world always scared me, but I’m so glad I finally decided to take the risk,” said Natalie, a Code/IT Academy graduate. “The Code/IT program has allowed me to step back into a classroom with comfort and access new material with ease.”
Code/IT’s ten weeks of free training prepare individuals for certifications and jobs in Amazon Web Services, web development, IT administration, and CompTIA Security+. Ivy Tech instructors teach each session of Code/IT at The Mill and live-stream content to satellite county locations with on-site facilitators. Participants also have the opportunity to join study groups, hone soft skills, and receive career coaching through Ivy+ Career Link.
“We’re excited to prepare these students for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam,” said Andy Lehman, Head of Accelerator Programming at The Mill. “There are tens of thousands of unfilled tech jobs in the US. This is a great opportunity to start or advance in a promising career track.”
Registration for the Code/IT AWS Cloud Practitioner session is now open and closes May 31. Class starts June 11 and meets twice a week in the evenings. More details and the application form are available at https://codeitacademy.org/.
