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Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), founded by The Arc of Indiana, is the first of its kind postsecondary vocational training program in the country. Opened in 2016, EGTI provides training in hospitality, food service, healthcare, and inventory distribution.
EGTI offers programming in Muncie and Indianapolis. EGTI Muncie offers a residential option for students to live onsite at the Courtyard by Marriott at Horizon Convention Center. EGTI Indy’s commuter program offers training at Allison Transmission and Riley Hospital for Children.
In addition to hands-on job training, the curriculum addresses critical soft skills like appropriate workplace etiquette, teamwork, taking direction, and effective communication skills.
EGTI’s programming is designed for individuals whose academic, social, communication, and adaptive skills are affected due to a disability. Most applicants would have received special education services in the K-12 setting and exited their secondary school with a diploma, GED, or certificate of completion. Students must be 18 years or older at the start of the training session.
Upon completion of the program, students leave with a certificate, resume, practiced interview skills and a list of open positions in the community they are returning to after graduation. More importantly, they leave connected to the EGTI team and other resources, including an alumni group, for ongoing support and information.
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EGTI is enjoying tremendous success. Every aspect of the program is designed to promote not only employment skills but also increased self-esteem and confidence. Over 80% of EGTI graduates have secured employment in communities throughout Indiana.
Prospective students and their families are encouraged to visit EGTI by registering for one of the monthly general tours. Individual tours can be scheduled by contacting info@egti.org.
Not sure EGTI is right for you? Career Sampling Sessions are offered several times throughout the year and provide a two-day opportunity for potential students to observe and try the various jobs.
For more information, contact info@egti.org.
The Reason Behind the Name - Carl Erskine & Steve Green
EGTI is named in honor of Indiana natives Carl Erskine and Steve Green and their families. Many know Carl Erskine for his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Steve Green, Bobby Knight’s first recruit at Indiana University, went on to enjoy a successful professional basketball career with the Indiana Pacers.
While they were building their careers, Carl and his wife Betty, and Steve and his wife Lana, also worked to make a significant impact in the lives of people with disabilities, inspired by their children, Jimmy Erskine and Jessica Green, who were born with Down syndrome.
Neither family let a label or diagnosis change their dreams for their children. Nor did they know the impact they would have on Hoosiers with disabilities. They just knew their children deserved the same opportunities as every other child.
The Erskine and Green families exemplify the spirit, dedication and selflessness of all the families involved in The Arc. We are pleased to be able to honor two families who contributed so much.
EGTI Graduates
EGTI follows up with students 8 months and 18 months after graduation. Here are our latest results.
Are you an EGTI graduate? We invite you to share your success story!
Watch Chad Feazel and Gill Nichols success stories.
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