Program Type
Academic programs
Work-based learning programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Area 31 Career Center offers over 25 career and technical programs
in Advanced Manufacturing, Business, and Technology, Communication, Construction and
Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Public Safety, and Transportation. Programs
provide hands-on learning and real-world experiences preparing students for a high-wage, high
demand career right out of high school. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn up to
30 transferable college credits in select programs.
Success Metrics: MSD of Decatur Township’s partnership with Area 31 Career Center provides
additional learning pathways to prepare Decatur Central High School and Decatur Township
School for Excellence students to be tomorrow ready.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
40
Black or African Americans Annually Served
20%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
17.50%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: MSD Decatur Township
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $280,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $280,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: MSD of Decatur Township
Website: https://area31careercenter.com/
Respondents Name: Patrick Biggerstaff
Email: patrick.biggerstaff@wayne.k12.in.us