Innovative Programs
Find Your Passion. Build Your Future.
EVSC’s Innovative Programs put students' passions directly in the driver's seat of their education! Designed specifically around students' unique interests and career goals, these specialized pathways offer far more than a traditional classroom experience. By blending cutting-edge academics with hands-on, real-world learning, we bridge the gap between what studets learn today and what they will do tomorrow. Whether they are exploring new possibilities or already have a dream career in mind, our programs empower students to build the exact skills, professional connections, and confidence they need to step out of high school and launch into a successful future.
Career Planning & Pathways
The EVSC also is proud to offer 50 career pathways and apprenticeship opportunities for students that meet Indiana's new diploma requirements. Check them out today!
EVSC Options Fair
Explore High School Options that Fit You!
Join us for our annual EVSC Options Fair. An event for area eighth grade students and their families to learn more about the options available to them in high school. Click today to learn more!
EVSC Innovative Programs
Academy of Science & Medicine
Is your student passionate about science or dreaming of a career in healthcare? Step into the Academy of Science & Medicine (ASM)—the premier science and medical program in our region! ASM takes learning far beyond the textbook, offering the immersive, hands-on experiences and advanced real-world skills students need to stand out. If they want a serious leg up in college admissions and a powerful head start on their future career, ASM is their launchpad.
Early College
Welcome to EVSC’s Early College program, where students can earn an associate's degree before they even graduate high school! This game-changing opportunity lets students tackle real college coursework within a supportive environment. Whether your student's goal is to seamlessly transfer to a four-year university with half of their degree already finished or to jump straight into a rewarding career, Early College gives students the ultimate head start on their path to success.
Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center
SICTC is the ultimate hands-on training ground! With over 20 diverse programs ranging from culinary arts and engineering to healthcare and advanced manufacturing, students will train on the exact same state-of-the-art equipment that industry professionals use every day. Whether your student's goal is to land a high-paying job right after graduation with industry certifications already in hand, or to get a massive jumpstart on their college degree, SICTC gives them the real-world skills to turn their passion into a paycheck.
Shepard Leadership & Law Academy
Is your student driven by a passion for justice or determined to make a real difference in their community? Step into EVSC’s Randall T. Shepard Leadership & Law Academy—their launching pad for turning their voice into action! Far beyond a traditional classroom, this unique program immerses students in law, social policy, and hands-on leadership training while allowing them to earn valuable college credit. Whether their goal is to become an attorney or politician, or they simply want to develop the powerhouse speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills that top universities and employers demand, Shepard Academy prepares students to lead the charge into a successful future.
Hoosier Digital Academy
The Hoosier Digital Academy offers a high-quality, fully online learning experience tailored to your student’s unique needs! As a tuition free, public school, students can enjoy the flexibility of learning from home while still benefiting from dedicated local teachers and rigorous coursework. Whether your student needs a customized pace, a distraction-free environment, or room for extracurricular passions, we provide the exact tools and support to help them succeed from anywhere.
New Tech Institute High School
New Tech Institute High School is a stand alone, full day high school open to all area students. At New Tech Institute, students trade traditional lectures for innovative Project-Based Learning! Students collaborate with peers and use cutting-edge technology to solve actual community and business challenges. Whether students are heading to college or straight into a STEM career, New Tech Institute High School equips them with the teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills to thrive in the modern world.
JROTC
Does your student want to build unbreakable confidence and standout leadership skills? EVSC’s JROTC program is the perfect place to push their limits—even if they never plan to join the armed services! Far beyond military training, JROTC is a premier character-building program focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and civic responsibility. Whether students are heading to college or straight into the workforce, they will graduate with the discipline and real-world skills that give them a massive advantage in any career they choose.
Additional EVSC Programs
Looking for more ways to tailor your education? In addition to our Innovative Model Programs, the EVSC offers specialized opportunities designed around student career goals and aspirations. Through options like the LINK program, Future Educators, and dedicated career pathways in healthcare, banking, and early childhood education, students can gain real-world experience in their fields of interest. These distinct pathways empower students to dive deep into their passions and build the vital skills they need for future success.
LINK
Is your student ready to jump-start their career and gain real-world experience before they even graduate? EVSC’s LINK program, in partnership with Amcor, puts students right in the heart of the fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industry! Instead of a traditional school day, students will learn in a state-of-the-art, on-site classroom and lab where they earn their high school diploma while mastering high-demand workplace skills. If students want to step immediately into a rewarding career with a massive competitive edge, LINK provides the ultimate bridge between high school and a successful future.
Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathways
EVSC’s Career Apprenticeship Pathways let students step out of the classroom and into the workforce as a paid professional! Students can choose from Healthcare, Banking and Finance or Early Childhood Education. Each apprenticeship partners with top local employers and allows students to gain hands-on training, industry certifications, and invaluable real-world experience before they graduate from high school. Whether your student wants to launch straight into a high-demand career or enter higher education, these pathways turn hard work into immediate success.
Future Educators
Dreaming of making a difference in the classroom? The EVSC’s Future Educators program is the ultimate fast track for high school seniors passionate about teaching. This half-day program lets you step into the role of an educator before you even graduate high school.
