Sign Up for a PAID Internship Opportunity Beginning Summer 2025
Students interested in machinery and manufacturing can gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a stable, well-paid industry. If you’re interested in joining ICPF / Ivy Tech’s Interdisciplinary Workforce Degree program for Machine Operators and Maintenance Technicians, let us know by completing the Internship Interest Form here. Learn more about why this opportunity is right for you:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I apply?
This is a great 1-year 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. Classes are paid for, which gives you valuable knowledge to highlight on job applications and when negotiating pay. And you get a PAID internship that can lead to full-time employment and a long-term career.
Who can apply?
Any student over the age of 18 who has completed Key Principles of Advanced Manufacturing (ADMF 101) with a C grade or better can apply.
What are the two workforce degree programs?
The workforce degrees are for machine operators and maintenance technicians.
What Ivy Tech campuses are participating in this workforce degree program?
Currently, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lake County, South Bend and Valparaiso campuses are participating in the workforce degree program. Students will need to take the classes at those locations to receive the scholarship funding.
What do I get at upon completion of the program?
After completing the 1-year workforce degree program, you’ll have:
- Industry experience to highlight on job applications and when negotiating pay.
- A certificate to give you a leg up while applying for jobs in the corrugated packaging industry.
- 19 credit hours toward an Ivy Tech associate degree in one of the following programs: Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Production & Operations, and Smart Manufacturing.
- Potentially, a full-time job offer from a corrugated packaging manufacturer.
What classes are included in the workforce degrees?
Each workforce degree pathway includes 19 credit hours of coursework that can be applied towards an associate’s degree in one of the following areas of study: Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Production & Operations, and SMART Manufacturing.
Workforce Degree for Machine Operators:
- ADMF 101 – Key Principles of Advanced Manufacturing
- ADMF 102 – Technology in Advanced Manufacturing
- MPRO 109 – Quality Control Concepts & Techniques
- INDT 102 – Introduction to Print Reading
- INDT 203 – Machine Maintenance & Installation
- INDT 180 – Co-op/Internship at box plant
- IVYT 171 – Leadership Seminar (1 credit)
Workforce Degree for Maintenance Technicians:
- ADMF 101 – Key Principles of Advanced Manufacturing
- ADMF 102 – Technology in Advanced Manufacturing
- INDT 113 – Industrial Electrical
- INDT 203 – Machine Maintenance & Installation
- INDT 211 – Industrial Process Control & Implementation
- INDT 180 – Co-op/Internship at box plant
- IVYT 171 – Leadership Seminar (1 credit)
What company would I intern with?
ICPF and Ivy Tech have been working to set up internship opportunities with box plants located near the five participating campuses. Current participating companies for Summer 2025 internships include:
| Ivy Tech Campus | Partnering 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 |
Do I have to complete all the courses to get the full scholarship from ICPF?
Yes, students must complete all the identified courses for the degree certificate to receive full funding.
How do I apply?
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!