Welding is part of the Industrial Technology program at Ivy Tech. Within this program, there are three degrees available that focus on welding. The first is the Welding Certification (CT) that is comprised of seven courses. The certificate is expanded on with an additional five courses for the Welding Technical Certificate (TC). The final certification is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Industrial Technology. READI funds were allocated for the addition of a 9000 sq. ft welding facility in conjunction with Batesville’s Ivy Tech Community College campus. This project would allow the region to purchase welding equipment and fund faculty members to teach welding courses in Batesville.