Talent Development
Great Access to Higher Education
Education and training are key to a quality workforce.
Our partner, the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce, engages both employers and educators to learn about workforce needs—now and in the future. They use this information to help educators shape their curriculum and prepare students, our future workforce, for the world of work.
Ball State University
Nationally ranked among the top 25 for best undergraduate and graduate programs in many fields.
Ball State University is a premier institution of higher learning located in Muncie serving approximately 22,000 students. Ball State students can choose from a comprehensive range of academic programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s levels, as well as doctoral programs. In addition to core academic programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, the university offers more than 190 bachelor’s, associate, and pre-professional degree programs and minor areas of study.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution & largest singly accredited statewide community college in the U.S.
Ivy Tech serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its communities and employers. Serving more than 3,700 students in Delaware County annually, the College has four campuses in East Central Indiana, offering nearly 40 degree programs within 8 academic schools. The Muncie campus is located in downtown Muncie and is home to more than 3,700 students. The College’s Workforce Training offers local, affordable, and customizable solutions for Indiana business and industry training needs.
Job Training Opportunities
Institutions and local employers work together to expand opportunities for students to start and thrive in their future career.
- High school career fairs
- Site visits
- Job shadowing
- Internships
