Indiana needs more teachers.
And, in a state where more than 90% of teachers are white, it particularly needs more teachers of color. So, a new dual-enrollment agreement from Marian University and Ivy Tech Community College is looking to make the pathway into the profession more attractive and accessible with a low-to-no-cost program that starts prepping future teachers while they’re still in high school.
The teaching cadet program will allow students to complete the first year of an associate degree through dual credit courses while they’re still in high school. Upon graduation, they’ll receive dual admission into Ivy Tech and Marian. They’ll spend their first year out of high school at Ivy Tech, completing their associate degree before transitioning to the Klipsch Educators College where they will earn a bachelor’s degree with a teacher certification.