Education at New Castle: Ivy Tech partnership, HSE, vocational and Logistics IET
Education is one of the most practical ways your loved one can spend time at New Castle Correctional Facility (NCCF). Here's what's been reported about the Ivy Tech partnership, high school equivalency progress, vocational options (including a Logistics IET), and student scholarships.
NCCF's education programming runs through Ivy Tech's correctional education system - and it's reportedly the largest program in Indiana by both enrollment and completions. Beyond academics, the facility has expanded vocational training too, including a new Logistics IET (Institutional Employment Training) program for students who want job-focused skills while they're inside.
Contact: For questions about education participation, completions, or records, start with the facility’s main line at (765) 593-0111. The street address is 1000 Van Nuys Road, New Castle, IN 47362.
The Ivy Tech program at New Castle has been reported as the largest in Indiana by enrollment and completion numbers. What does that mean in practice? Classes run on established schedules, credentialing pathways are in place, and education isn't a side project - it's central to daily operations at the facility.
Staff recognition offers another sign the partnership is active. Ivy Tech instructors Gin Jarnagin and Debbie Davis received awards for adult basic education and vocational programs at the Ivy & Iron Awards luncheon. Awards don't guarantee specific outcomes, but they show the program gets attention beyond the facility walls.
On the high school equivalency side, the NCCF Ivy Tech program reported being on track to exceed 100 HSE graduates in the reported period. That's significant - an HSE credential gives your loved one something concrete to point to when planning for work, training, and stability after release. If they're working toward HSE, encourage steady attendance. Completion is what counts.
NCCF has also launched a Logistics IET (Institutional Employment Training) program. If your loved one prefers hands-on, job-aligned learning over traditional classroom work, this kind of vocational track can be a strong fit - especially as part of the facility's broader training options.
One example of vocational activity: the building trades class. Students produced a bench that was gifted to Ivy Tech Community College's president at an Ivy & Iron Awards luncheon. A small detail, but it shows the kind of project-based work happening in these programs.
NCCF has reported $32,000.00 in student scholarships available. If your loved one is participating in education, scholarships can make a real difference - ask what they might qualify for and what steps they need to take.
Recognition has come from both the instruction and student-work sides. Ivy Tech instructors Gin Jarnagin and Debbie Davis received awards for adult basic education and vocational programs at the Ivy & Iron Awards luncheon, and the building trades bench was highlighted at the same event. These details point to an education program operating at scale and producing work that's noticed outside the facility.
Families Support
- ✓ Ask your loved one what they’re currently enrolled in (Ivy Tech classes, HSE preparation, or vocational training like the Logistics IET) and what their next milestone is.
- ✓ If you need confirmation of participation or completion, call NCCF’s main phone number, (765) 593-0111, and ask to be routed to the right contact for education questions.
- ✓ If scholarships come up, have your loved one ask education staff what’s available and what paperwork or eligibility steps are required, since the facility has reported $32,000.00 in student scholarships.
- ✓ Rely on facility records for details like enrollment and completions - secondhand information can be incomplete or outdated.
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