Excel Center
Locations
Gary Campus
219-980-6381
Address: 4601 W Ridge Road, Gary, IN
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 AM-4 PM
Hammond Campus
Phone: 219-844-1911
Address: 3438 169th Street, Hammond, IN
Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:30AM – 4PM
Friday:10 AM -12 PM
The Excel Center is an adult education program that can provide support services such as on-site childcare, transportation assistance, and college credit and industry-recognized certification courses – all at no cost.
FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's a form that U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens must complete to apply for financial aid to pay for college or career school. The information from the FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal student aid, as well as aid from states and colleges.
Ivy Tech Community College
Locations
Crown Point
Phone: 219-980-7799
Address: 9900 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, IN
East Chicago
Phone: 219-392-3600
Address: 410 E Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN
Gary
Phone: 219-392-3600
Address: 3491 Broadway, Gary, IN
Valparaiso
Phone: 219-464-8514
Address: 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN
*NextLevel Jobs Indiana is a program that gives you the opportunity to earn a FREE credential from Ivy Tech
Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities (NEO)
Phone: 219-850-4448
Address: 5201 U.S. HWY 6 Portage, IN
*Several other locations (Valparaiso, Chesterton, Lake Station, East Chicago, Gary)
Classes offered (Portage)
Adult Basic Ed Classes (GED and HiSet Preparation)
English as a Second Language (ELL/ESL)
Citizenship (must be an English as a Second Language or an ABE student)
Certification Classes
Paraprofessional Licensure
Entry Level HVAC – NATE Ready to Work
Certified Logistics Technician
Any Indiana resident who is 18 years of age and older can enroll in NEO’s adult education program. Students who are 16 or 17 may also enroll IF they have a signed Exit Interview from their previous school.
Portage Hours
Monday-Thursday
Day:
9AM – 1 PM
Evening:
5:30 – 8:30 PM
New Vista High School
Phone: 219-850-4448
Address: 5201 U.S. HWY 6 Portage, IN
New Vistas is both a high school, charter school, and alternative school. These designations allow us to do things a little differently. We offer small classes (typically a 15:1 ratio) and flexible schedules for some students. In addition to a traditional schedule, we have an online option for eligible students. Students may be taking regular teacher-led classes, credit recovery, and career certifications – sometimes all at once!
21st Century Scholars
Learn about what 21st Century Scholars is and if your child may qualify and how to apply.
Talk with you child's school TODAY. Must enrolled before the end of your child's 8th grade year.
Scholartrack login and/or to make an account link
https://scholartrack.che.in.gov/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f#/
WorkOne Northwest Indiana
Phone: 219-762-6592
Address: 3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8 AM- 4:30 PM
Services Offered
Career Connections
Training Opportunities
Job Search Support
Workshops
Youth Services
Veteran Services
Other locations: Gary, Hammond, Knox, Laporte, Michigan City, Morocco, Rensselaer, Winamac
I Am Here: Vital Document Legal Hotline For Youth
Phone: 1-800-870-3627 (DOCS)
*Voicemails are welcome and will be returned
Every Wednesday
11AM-7 Pm Central Standard Time
National Network for Youth