Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: PLA University is a free workforce development program for any
relative of the 10,000 Phalen Leadership Academy scholars. PLA University provides adults with
higher earning skills in in-demand fields including Information Technology, Advanced
Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Health & Life Sciences, and Entrepreneurship, that offer
competitive salaries plus benefits, and the opportunity for future career advancement.
Success Metrics: # of adults who graduate and earn high paying starting salaries; over 10,000
adults out of poverty
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
144
Black or African Americans Annually Served
81%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
17%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $489,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $1,500,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Phalen Leadership Academies
Website: https://www.phalenacademies.org/
Respondents Name: Earl Martin Phalen
Email: emphalen@phalenacademies.org