Attention, Journeymen and Apprentices! A College Degree is Closer Than You Think!

Under an innovative partnership between the Michigan Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund and Ivy Tech State College, journeymen can now earn an Ivy Tech State College degree by enrolling in Internet-delivered general education courses. Enrollment in this unique program allows journeymen that are graduates of the apprenticeship program and enrolled apprentices to earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree by enrolling in as few as three Internet courses, plus the completion of six additional credit hours in journeyman skill advancement courses.

Upon completion of your apprenticeship,  Indiana’s Ivy Tech will  grant you 62 credit hours of the 71 required for an Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Only 9 additional credit hours are required for this degree, and all of the courses are available online. The courses required for the completion of this degree are: 

• COA 101 Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
• HAS 101 History of Organized Labor 3 credit hours

• ENA 101 Technical Writing in the Workplace 3 credit hours 

Ivy Tech State College is Indiana's second largest and fastest growing public college system. Established in 1963, the college's primary mission is to train and develop the state's workforce. The College has developed a strong working relationship with union Building Trades programs throughout Indiana, and is currently providing instruction to 6,000 building trade apprentices in eight different trades.

Why Earn A Degree?

It's a fact of life that a college degree is a ticket to a better future. Numerous research studies confirm that workers with two-year degrees earn much more than those without. And those who go on to earn a four-year degree earn even more. Further, college-degrees provide the skills and basic knowledge to help workers cope with the ever-changing needs of the workplace. Your Journeyperson's Card says that you know your industry, the addition of a college degree will allow you more career choices within your industry.

It's Affordable! 

Thanks to this unique partnership, the cost of earning a degree is very reasonable. Student fees have been waived for JATC directed courses. Students pay only for the additional general education courses at a rate of $83.95 per credit hour, plus a $10 technology fee per credit hour.
For More Information To learn more about the degree requirements, JATC tuition reimbursement program and other information, contact:

James Hahn, Training Director
Michigan Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Program
269-429-2272