Gain Career Experience and Earn $3,000 from ICPF
Students interested in machinery and manufacturing can gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a stable, well-paid industry. If you’re interested in exploring a career pathway in the corrugated packaging industry as a machine operator or maintenance technician, this opportunity could be right for you:
The Ideal Candidate
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I apply?
This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in machinery and manufacturing to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a stable, well-paid, career-minded industry. ICPF’s scholarship is intended to provide financial support to students while they pursue a career pathway working with sustainable products in corrugated packaging. And you’ll be participating in a PAID internship that can lead to full-time employment and a long-term career at a leading manufacturer in your area.
Who can apply?
Any student over the age of 18 who is pursuing an associate’s degree in one of the following pathways: Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Production and Operations, SMART Manufacturing. Manufacturing-related experience is a plus.
What Ivy Tech campuses are participating in this workforce degree program?
Students on any Ivy Tech campus that are pursuing a co-op/internship with a corrugated packaging manufacturer can qualify for funding.
What classes should I be taking to prepare for my internship?
Students pursuing advanced manufacturing coursework in one of the following areas of study should be well prepared to begin working as a machine operator or maintenance technician on the plant floor: Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Production & Operations, and SMART Manufacturing. To receive credit for your work at a partnering company, Ivy Tech students will also need to enroll in a 3 credit hour co-op/internship course (INDT 180). The following courses may be most relevant to a career experience in the corrugated packaging industry:
Relevant Courses for Corrugated Machine Operators:
What company can I intern with?
ICPF will provide funding to students pursuing an internship with any employer in the corrugated packaging industry. We invite you to explore current ICPF Corporate Partners here. The following corrugated packaging companies are some of ICPF’s most active partners in Indiana:
| Nearest Ivy Tech Campus | Corrugated Company | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County, IN | Welch Packaging Chicago | 9900 Industrial Dr. Bridgeview, IL 60455 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | Kelly Box & Packaging Corp. – Fort Wayne | 2801 Covington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Capitol City Container Corp. | 8240 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Welch Packaging IndyCorr | 4200 Industrial Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46254 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Kelly Box & Packaging Corp. – Indianapolis | 3035 N Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 |
| Indianapolis, IN | Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. – Indianapolis Division | 4001 South High School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46241 |
| South Bend, IN | Welch Packaging – ElkCorr | 1130 Herman St. Elkhart, IN 46516 |
| Valparaiso, IN | Pratt Industries – Valparaiso Corrugating | 3155 State Road 49 Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
| Valparaiso, IN | Pratt Industries – Valparaiso Paper Mill | 3050 Anthony Pratt Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
How do I apply for funding?
Click here to access the Ivy Tech scholarship page and click the “Apply Now” button to complete your scholarship application.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to ICPF President, Caitlin Salaverria, at [email protected] or ICPF’s Outreach and Marketing Manager, Alex LeMoine, at [email protected]. We’re here to help!