Republican State Reps. Kendell Culp and Jim Pressel encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.
Culp said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-based learning and credentials attainment. About 2,000 spots are available for the 2024-2025 school year and students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account until the October 1 deadline.
Pressel said accounts are available to high school students who are enrolled in a course or educational experience approved by the Indiana Department of Education. Eligible students will participate in joint career and technical education, modern youth apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships or an Indiana College Core program by an approved CSA participating entity.
Approved students will receive $5,000 over four disbursements and can use the money toward class expenses for apprenticeships/internship program, postsecondary education and/or training, equipment for an apprenticeship/internship program, certification and credentialing examinations, career coaching and navigation services, a driver’s license, and transportation.
Approved courses and classes include a variety of topics like accounting, carpentry, cybersecurity, information technology, software development and veterinary science.
To learn more about Career Scholarship Accounts and enroll before the October 1 deadline, visit http://www.in.gov/tos/csa, email CSA@tos.in.gov or call 317-232-0723.
