BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, in partnership with the Department of the Air Force (DAF), is offering a new one-course pathway that introduces students to military life and prepares them for enlisted service. The 8-week Homeland Security / Public Safety DAF Enlisted Training Corps course begins March 16, 2026, and will be held two days per week in the evenings. The course is open to anyone exploring a career in public service.
In the course, students will learn what it means to serve in the U.S. Air Force. They will also learn more about the opportunities military service provides for personal growth, career growth, and higher education.
Some benefits to completing the course include preferred job placement, credits that count toward Air Force ROTC training, and an opportunity for an advanced enlisted rank.
Course credits count toward an associate degree in homeland security / public safety and general studies.
Ivy Tech Bloomington is designated as a Purple Star campus, recognized by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, for its commitment to providing a supportive environment for U.S. military-affiliated students from application to graduation.
For details on the course and to request more information, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/etc.
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply online at ivytech.edu/bloomington or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.
