State Rep. Lyness: Scholarships Available for Work-Based Learning

Eligible Indiana high school students can receive up to $5,000 to access qualified training opportunities.

INDIANAPOLIS – Thanks to a new law, eligible Indiana high school students can receive up to $5,000 to access qualified training opportunities.

State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) is spreading the word about the Career Scholarship Accounts, which allows eligible 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to enroll in an apprenticeship applied learning experience, work-based learning and/or credential attainment experience approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

Approved students will receive $5,000 over four disbursements and can use the money toward certain qualified expenses such as:

  • Expenses to enroll in and attend sequences, courses, apprenticeships, or programs of study;
  • Career coaching and navigation services;
  • Postsecondary education and training;
  • Transportation and equipment;
  • Certification and credentialing examinations; and 
  • Any other expenses approved by the Treasurer of the State.

Approved courses and classes, which are listed on the online application, can be in accounting, cybersecurity, information technology, software development, veterinary science and more.

To learn more about Career Scholarship Accounts and enroll before the Oct. 1 deadline, visit here. For more information, visit https://in.accessgov.com/tos/Forms/Page/tos/csa-application/1.

More from Local News

Events

Bridge Painting Project Planned on U.S. 50 in Aurora

The project is expected to be complete in late July.

Lawrenceburg Students Create Mural for Lawrenceburg Civic Park

Be sure to stop by Civic Park to check it out and support the incredible work of our young artists!

Dearborn County Man Sentenced 35 Years for Shaking 20-Month-Old

Following his release from prison, Sartin will serve five years on supervised probation and will be prohibited from having contact with minor children.

EC's Stenger to Play for South Team at All-Star Futures Game

The game will be held June 1 at a site to be determined.

Seven SEI Hoops Stars Earn All-State Honors

The recognition comes from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

East Central's Mayer Named Hasbrook Family Leadership Award Recipient

The scholarship is administered through the IHSAA.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Kenny Chesney - Take Her Home

Toby Keith As Good As I Once Was 3:07
Dan + Shay Tequila 3:04
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 3:02
Russell Dickerson Every Little Thing 2:59