INCAP · INDIANA CAREER APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY · HIGH SCHOOL
Start Your Tech Career in High School.
Two years. Six technology occupations. A real Indiana employer, real pay, an industry-recognized credential, and an Employment Honors Plus diploma seal — before you graduate. No tuition, no debt, no prerequisites.
10th grade
APPLY
11th grade
START
2 years
LENGTH
$13–17/hr
APPRENTICE PAY
2,032
PROGRAM HOURS
The Pathway at a Glance
A two-year journey, the same shape for every INCAP technology program.
STAGE 1
Grades 8–10: Explore
Discover the roles. Talk to your counselor. Apply in 10th grade and match with an Indiana employer.
STAGE 2
Grade 11: Year One
Two days a week at your employer plus eight hours of online ICC instruction. Full-time for eight weeks in the summer.
STAGE 3
Grade 12: Year Two
Three days a week at your employer plus eight hours of ICC. A second full-time summer. Final portfolio and project.
STAGE 4
Graduation: Three Options
Start your career, go to college with credit for your credential, or continue into an INCAP adult Career Program.
Choose Your Program
Six INCAP technology programs for 2027. Every one is a paid, two-year apprenticeship with ICC training delivered by TechIndiana with Awesome People Leaders and Ivy Tech Community College, and an INCAP credential at completion. Industry certifications are optional supplements — completion is based on demonstrated competency.
IT Support Technician
Keep computers, networks, and devices running for the people who depend on them.
Optional certs: CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+
Software Development Associate
Design, build, test, and improve real software inside a development team.
Optional certs: CompTIA AI Fundamentals
Applied AI Associate
Help organizations use AI tools safely and productively across the business.
Optional certs: CompTIA AI Fundamentals
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Associate
Turn an organization’s data into decisions: clean it, query it, visualize it.
Optional certs: CompTIA Data+
IT Project Coordinator
Help plan and deliver the technology projects that keep organizations running.
Optional certs: CompTIA Project+ / PMI CAPM
Technology Sales Associate
Connect customers with technology solutions and learn consultative selling.
Optional certs: Sandler / CompTIA AI Fundamentals
How It Works
1. Apply in 10th grade
Tell us you’re interested. We connect you with your school counselor and your regional INCAP Connector, who guide the application.
2. Match with an employer
Openings aren’t posted online — they’re matched by region. You interview with a participating Indiana employer and start in 11th grade.
3. Earn while you learn
You’re a paid employee from day one, with a supervisor, a training plan, and a cohort of other apprentices. Your school schedule flexes around it.
What You Earn
Pay
$13–17 per hour for every working hour, including ICC training time — over 2,000 paid hours across two years.
Credentials
An INCAP credential recognized by the Indiana Department of Education as a Credential of Value, plus optional CompTIA, Sandler, or PMI certifications depending on your program.
Diploma seal and college credit
You exceed the 650 work-based-learning hours for the Employment Honors Plus seal, and your INCAP credential may count toward college credit in a related degree.
Common Questions
Do I still graduate on time?
Yes. INCAP is built around your high school schedule and counts toward Indiana graduation pathways. Apprentices graduate with their classmates with the same diploma — plus two years of experience.
What does my school week look like?
In 11th grade, two days a week at your employer plus eight hours of online ICC instruction; in 12th grade, three days plus eight hours. Both summers are full-time at the employer for eight weeks.
Can I still go to college after?
Absolutely. Many apprentices do, often faster, with credit for their INCAP credential. Others start their career or continue into an INCAP adult Career Program.
Do I need technical experience?
No prerequisites. Successful applicants usually bring some tech fluency or high school tech coursework, but all technical training is delivered through the program.
Does it cost anything?
No. There is no tuition. You are paid for your work and your training time.
How do I apply?
Express interest with TechIndiana. Openings vary by region and are not listed online; your school counselor and regional INCAP Connector help you find and apply for them.
Ready to Start?
Students, parents, counselors, and employers: tell us you’re interested and we’ll take it from there.
TechIndiana leads the Tech/IT Industry Talent Association for INCAP. Program questions: Jeni McIntosh-Elkins, jeni@techindiana.org · Dennis Trinkle, dennis@techindiana.org