BEDFORD— Ivy Tech/StoneGate Arts & Education Center today announced that there are a few spots left for the upcoming Code/IT Academy.
Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher-paying jobs. The fall 2024 session prepares participants to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification 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 expanding program in Lawrence County,” said Linda Henderson, Executive Director of StoneGate Arts & Education Center. “Classes are held at the StoneGate Arts & Education Center, 931 15th Street, Bedford, and the instruction is streamed live from Ivy Tech instructors in Bloomington. Our staff is there to facilitate 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 thecertification exam.”
Code/IT’s ten weeks of free training prepares individuals for certifications and jobs in web development, IT administration, CompTIA Security+, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner. Ivy Tech instructors teach three sessions of Code/IT a year on various in-demand topics. This fall, the program introduces a new pathways-based learning system, which offers a structured and flexible approach tailored to different skill levels and career goals.
This system provides a more personalized and effective learning experience, ensuring participants can progress at their own pace while gaining the skills necessary for the tech industry.
Registration for the session on CompTIA A+ is open now and closes September 23, 2024.
Class starts October 10 and meets twice a week in the evenings. More details and the application form are available here.
