Attendees will be able to take part in a pancake breakfast, generously provided by The Diner, by Mele’s
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has organized a community event that incorporates a free pancake breakfast, along with learning about Ivy Tech, and an opportunity to “try out” a sampling of free college classes. This family-friendly event – Pancakes & Ivy -- is planned for Saturday, March 1, from 8:30 a.m.-noon, beginning in the Koch Student Center on campus.
Attendees will be able to take part in a pancake breakfast, generously provided by The Diner, by Mele’s, a mini job fair with local employers, and children under 10 can have fun in a bouncy house, coloring tables, and other assorted games. Tours of the building will be offered, and a sampling of several college classes.
Classes, representing a handful of the 42 programs at Ivy Tech Evansville, will be offered from 9:30-10:15 and again from 10:45-11:30. Participants may select two to attend:
Science: Biology – The Study of Life
Exploring Organisms
Early Childhood Education: New Kids on the Block
Do you enjoy building with blocks and are interested in supporting learning and development of our newest kids? Check out early childhood education and learn about the importance of block play in children birth to age 8 while building your own masterpiece! We will also show you how to create children's building materials out of things you have at home.
Criminal Justice: How to Get Hired as a Police Officer
The hiring process in law enforcement
Human Services: The Heart of Human Services -- Exploring Helping Professions and Community Impact
This session introduces the vital role of human services in supporting individuals and communities as well as how human services relates to other helping fields: social work and psychology. This session is ideal for anyone interested in learning how human services professionals make a difference in people’s lives every day.
Energy Technology Program: Power Up -- The Electricity & Measurements
Learn to use various tools to measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. Essential skills for electricians, technicians, troubleshooters, and engineers.
Cyber Security & Information Assurance: Strenghtening Your Personal Security with Multi-Factor Authentication
Explain the importance of MFA and how it adds an extra layer of protection to their accounts.
Software Development: Game Development for Beginners
How to create your first simple game
Cloud Computing: The Importance of Cloud Computing in Everyday Business
Transforming Business Operations for Efficiency and Growth
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning: Furnace Filters and HVAC Home Maintenance
Common HVAC home Maintenance for the average homeowner
Business, Logistics & Supply Chain: Building Business Success
A Strategy with a Homebuilding Twist
Non-Credit Programs: English as a Second Language
Ivy Tech’s ESL Program will offer a sample class showcasing what a normal ESL nightclass is like
“We know that there are many individuals who may not have ever been inside the Ivy Tech building, and we wanted to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for people to feel comfortable to be able to learn about how Ivy Tech can be a way for them or their children to reach their goals,” said Ivy Tech Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “Our faculty are excited to showcase many of our programs.”
To RSVP and select classes go to: https://link.ivytech.edu/