Education

By Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN—The year 2020 has forced people to change their routines.  This pandemic has caused layoffs, shutdowns, business closures, school closings and illnesses leaving many people to pose the question: “what do I do now?” For Breana McIntosh that question was answered: go back to school and get a degree. The challenges she faced to get there were tough and the roadblocks many. She was determined and did not give up. When Breana graduated high school, she…

By Kyra Zylstra— Muncie, IN—I AM THE FUTURE OF WORK, a career profiles campaign, connects students and job searchers with an up-close and personal look at careers in technology and advanced manufacturing. This pilot project of the Future of Work initiative also provides next steps for continuing education and job prospects. Through the first series of videos, employees from Muncie-based Magna Powertrain and Yorktown-based Mursix Corporation highlight their job duties and the educational requirements needed to have a career in…

By: Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – We’re a week away from the first day of school for students in Muncie Community Schools (MCS). Nearly 800 students have enrolled in the district’s new virtual learning program, and those without a computer, laptop or tablet can acquire one from the school system beginning tomorrow. MCS will assign one device – iPads for K-2 students, Chromebooks for students in grades 3-12 – to the parent or guardian of each student who has already…

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, Ind.– Ivy Tech Community College’s staff will be available to the public August 3 for in-person services. The campus will be open to the public Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the phones will be answered locally during the same hours of operation.  Ivy Tech is also available virtually and can be reached at askmuncie@ivytech.edu. “Welcome Back! We are so excited to welcome our community back to our campus for in-person services. This…

By: Jennifer Gasiorek— Muncie, IN—Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie-Henry County is excited to be offering several learning modalities for the fall semester.  In the midst of fluid scheduling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy Tech is prepared to offer options for students who would like to pursue a workforce certificate, credential or an associate degree in-person, online, virtual or a combination of the three. In-person traditional courses will begin August 24, 2020. Students will have instructors and lab time face-to-face in a…

By: Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – The 2020-21 school year is going to be different than any previous year, and Muncie Community Schools (MCS) is holding two events to help families get children registered for classes. Administrators will also be available to answer any questions about new building protocols due to COVID-19. The public is invited to visit any of the district’s nine area schools to enroll students in MCS’ traditional in-person program or new virtual learning program on these…