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Models of Community-Based Learning Centers

Name of Center

Shelby County Lifelong Learning

A short history of development

After years of general discussion and several studies, a volunteer board created the first class aimed at meeting specific industry requirements and contracted with Ivy Tech to offer the course. Besides giving industry what it needed, the class participants gained the initial educational success to boost enthusiasm and confidence for further educational pursuits.

Date of opening/formation

First class Fall 2001

Mission

To increase the intellectual assets of Shelby County.

The extended community to be reached

Shelby and surrounding counties - mainly teens and adults.

Planning partners include

Industry, schools, development groups, community foundation, and government.

Program partners

Ivy Tech, local schools, Blue River Career Center, College Cooperative Southeast - any and all.

Present program includes

Volunteer board surveying and planning - one pilot class.

The future

Second class begins this spring; hiring executive director now.

Contact person for more information

Elaine Haehl, Executive Director
Email: ehaehl@blueriverfoundation.com
Phone: 317.392.7955