Career Program for Adults

Prepare for an in-demand career with employer-connected training.

Advance Your Career Without Putting Life on Hold

Paid learning. Real experience. Bigger opportunities.

Whether you’re starting over, changing careers, or looking to advance where you are today, the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP) Career Program helps adults build new skills through education and training with paid, employer-connected workplace experience.

INCAP lets you earn while you learn, combining education and paid work experience without forcing you to choose between the two.

How the Career Program Works for Adults

Three simple steps explain the experience — from building knowledge and workplace skills, to earning an INCAP credential or degree, to advancing your career.

Learn While You Work

Free in-person or online classes

Paid work experience with a local employer

Coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals

Earn Your Degree

INCAP credential or degree

Will count toward college credit or be equivalent to college degrees

Will be valued by employers and recognized by colleges

Backed by real-world work experience

Launch Your Next Career

Continue with your employer or pursue new career opportunities

Keep Building Your Skills

Pursue additional INCAP career training or college

4 Reasons to Consider INCAP Training

For adults looking to build a better future, the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway offers a different path than traditional education — one that combines paid employment and technical instruction to prepare you for long-term career success.

Earn While You Learn

Build new skills without putting your income on hold

Employer-Connected Training

Learn on the job while developing skills employers value

Earn a Respected Degree

Graduate with an INCAP credential or degree that will be recognized by employers and colleges

Advance Your Career

Prepare for new opportunities, greater responsibility, and higher earning potential

You're not stepping out of the workforce to prepare for your next career. You're building it from day one.

How Training and Work Fit Together

Designed for Working Adults

The Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway Career Program is built with adults in mind. Training programs connect education with meaningful work experience and a paycheck from day one.

Training varies by occupation and may include a combination of online learning, in-person instruction, and paid work experience. Industry Talent Associations, employers, and training centers work together to coordinate the experience so you can focus on achieving your career goals.

A Blend of Learning & Work

Unlike traditional education, you’ll develop your skills in multiple ways. Your program likely includes:

Paid work with a participating employer
Technical instruction online or in person
Hands-on practice using industry equipment, technology, and processes
Coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals

Explore Individual Career Programs

Explore individual occupation pages to learn how each Career Program is structured, see a typical schedule, and understand what to expect throughout your training.

What To Expect

What You'll Earn

Completing your Career Program means leaving with more than classroom knowledge. You’ll graduate with:

An INCAP credential or degree
Hands-on experience that sets you apart from other job candidates
Qualifications that support continued education and career advancement

Program TImeline

Every INCAP Career Program is different. Current programs provide two years of full-time training, but the exact length, training schedule, and degree milestones will depend on the occupation you choose.

Explore Training Options

Explore the first Career Programs currently available through the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway. Learn what you’ll earn, how training works, typical salaries, and what to expect as you prepare for an in-demand career.

How to Get Started

Learn About Your Options

Explore industries offering Career Programs for adults through the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway.
Compare occupations based on your interests, experience, and career goals.
Learn about typical salaries, program timelines, and career outlooks.

Not sure where to start? To explore your options, contact the Industry Talent Association for the industry you're interested in.

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Common Questions

Considering an INCAP Career Program? Here are answers to some of the questions adults ask most often. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, the Industry Talent Association for your industry of interest can help.

Getting Started

Career Programs are designed for adults who are ready to prepare for a new career or advance in their current one. Eligibility requirements vary by occupation and may include factors such as prior education, work experience, or other program-specific requirements.

Looking for a specific program? Explore individual Career Programs or contact the Industry Talent Association for your industry of interest to learn about available opportunities and eligibility requirements.

Yes. Adults can participate in Career Programs to transition into a new industry or build the skills needed for greater career opportunities. Whether you're entering the workforce, changing careers, or advancing your current skills, INCAP Career Programs are designed to prepare you for in-demand occupations.

Explore Career Programs to find opportunities that match your interests and career goals.

Start by exploring the occupations that interest you. Each occupation page includes information about training, program length, workplace experience, and career outcomes to help you compare your options.

Right now, Career Programs are available in the Tech/IT industry. Other industries are expected to add programs for adults in the coming years.

For more information, contact the Industry Talent Association for your industry of interest.

During the Program

Yes. Participants in the INCAP Career Program are employees and earn a paycheck while completing their training. Instead of paying to gain experience, you'll build your skills through paid employment with a participating employer.

Compensation varies by Career Program, occupation, and employer. Visit individual occupation pages for program-specific pay information.

Every Career Program is different, but current programs are divided between technical instruction and paid employment with a participating employer. Depending on the occupation, instruction may be online, in person, or a combination of both, while workplace training takes place in a real work environment alongside experienced professionals.

Visit individual occupation pages for more information how training is structured.

Degrees & Outcomes

Graduates earn an INCAP credential or degree, which, depending on the program, may be equivalent to an academic associate, bachelor's, or master's degree or provide credit toward one or more of those degrees. Every participant graduates with hands-on workplace experience and qualifications that support continued education and career advancement.

Interested in career outcomes? Individual occupation pages include median career salaries, job roles you can land after you finish the program, and other program-specific details.

An INCAP degree is designed around the knowledge and skills employers need for success in a specific career. Rather than completing your education before entering the workforce, you'll combine technical instruction with paid employment, applying what you learn in a real workplace from day one.

INCAP programs are developed in partnership with employers and industry leaders to ensure graduates are prepared for today's workforce. INCAP credentials and degrees will also be recognized by colleges in Indiana, giving you multiple options for your next step. You can continue in the workforce, enter another INCAP Career Program, or go on to college, likely finishing an academic degree in less time because of the credits you earned in your INCAP program.

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