Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP)
The Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP) provides new opportunities for education and career training for students who want to learn through a combination of real-world, on-the-job experience and classroom learning, and for employers committed to developing talent in their industries to fill workforce needs. INCAP meets high school and adult students where they need to be met, offering programs that combine relevant coursework and on-the-job training to learn professional skills that meet industry needs and help strengthen Indiana.
Employers are helping define the skills and knowledge INCAP students need to fill the jobs of today and tomorrow. This is a major differentiator for INCAP, and it means students will be ready for in-demand careers and employers will have access to well-prepared talent. INCAP credentials and degrees are recognized by employers and higher education, so students have options for what comes after their INCAP program, whether that’s an in-demand career or additional education options in college or via INCAP.
Indiana students now have another option to prepare for a successful career after high school with paid on-the-job training paired with traditional classroom learning. As a complement to the high school-to-college pathway, students who complete INCAP AP earn the Employment Honors Plus Seal with their high school diploma as well as an INCAP AP credential.
Industry Talent Associations (ITAs) collaborate with educators to identify the required competencies and skills students need to learn on-site and in the classroom. While employers teach students the competencies needed to complete their apprenticeship program, students also complete relevant coursework taught by educators in the classroom. This alignment of classroom education and on-the-job learning ensures students are ready for the workforce or are prepared to pursue a college degree or enter the INCAP Career Program (INCAP CP).
The INCAP Apprenticeship Program (INCAP AP) offers a new option for students who want to learn through real-world, on-the-job experiences.
Students will gain consistent and high-quality education and training that meets industry standards in their careers of interest.
Both employers and higher education recognize INCAP credentials and degrees. Therefore, depending on the selected INCAP AP occupation, students may be able to complete a two- or four-year college degree in fewer years, given the credit they receive for their INCAP AP credential.
Teachers help equip students with the knowledge they need to be successful in their work-based learning experience and chosen career path.
INCAP gives students an additional way to thrive beyond the traditional classroom-only path by offering real-world, on-the-job experiences to explore their passions and achieve their dreams.
INCAP ensures that more students, especially those who don’t prefer classroom learning, are encouraged to pursue the education and training they need for promising careers.
High school students who participate in work-based learning experiences are often surprised by how well they function as professionals, giving them confidence in their futures.
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The Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway is a new approach for employers to help educate and train high schoolers and
adult students for in-demand careers.
INCAP provides employers with a high-quality, well-organized structure to build their talent pipeline. By helping employers
collaborate and speak as one voice about their industry’s talent needs, employers align on the competencies needed for in-
demand occupations within their industry and the necessary education to develop their future workforce.
INCAP is supported by Industry Talent Associations, organizations charged with leading employer engagement. Also called ITAs,
they are already active in multiple industries and are seeking employers to join their efforts to choose occupations and build
the relevant education and training framework. ITAs serve two primary functions: develop education and training materials and
assessments for use during on-the-job training, and provide occupation-specific training for employees who supervise on-the-job
work.
High school students participate in paid apprenticeships (the INCAP Apprenticeship Program) while adults learn through
industry-led training while working full- or part-time (the INCAP Career Program).
In the INCAP Apprenticeship Program (INCAP AP), students spend most of their time on site and participate in apprenticeship programs year-round, meaning employers get eager new employees ready to support business needs.
Students who complete INCAP AP have the education and training they need to hit the ground running, helping to build
industry-specific talent pipelines.
The INCAP Career Program (INCAP CP) allows employers to offer a training program for employees to advance within their own company and receive a degree that is recognized across their industry and by higher education.
Industry Talent Associations (ITAs) bring together peers across an industry to create education and training materials
and develop assessments for each occupation. Employers also receive support from the ITA in the form of recruitment
assistance and supervisor training.
Employers can retain local talent that, in turn, helps Indiana communities and businesses thrive.
On-the-job training combined with classroom learning allow young professionals to grow, thrive, and build a successful
future in their chosen industry.
Employers can help students discover promising careers they might not have considered.
INCAP contributes to a stronger business climate and economy in Indiana, positioning the state as a destination for business growth, talent development, and retention.
