{"id":50,"date":"2024-05-07T02:14:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T02:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/50-2\/"},"modified":"2024-06-10T20:36:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:36:02","slug":"wolf-pack-welcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wolf-pack-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolf Pack Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Oswald;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-82 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Baute_A-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Professional head shot of a man in a suit with a dark red tie. \" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Baute_A-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Baute_A-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Baute_A-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Baute_A.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Hello Future Innovators,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">I\u2019m Aaron Baute, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette, and I\u2019m thrilled to invite you on an exciting journey of discovery and growth. Whether you\u2019re thinking about college or just curious about what your future could look like, Ivy Tech is a place where you can start shaping your dreams into reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Here at Ivy Tech Lafayette, we\u2019re all about hands-on learning and real-world experiences. Whether it\u2019s programming robots in our School of Advanced Manufacturing, conducting experiments in our science labs, or helping the community through our health and public service programs, there\u2019s something here for everyone. And don\u2019t worry, you won\u2019t have to navigate this adventure alone\u2014our mascot, Alpha, is here to cheer you on every step of the way!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">We understand that choosing a path after high school is a big decision, and we want to show you all the cool opportunities waiting for you at Ivy Tech in Lafayette. So, whether you end up joining us or just exploring your options, we\u2019re here to help you find your passion and turn it into a successful career. Get ready to explore, learn, and maybe even surprise yourself with what you can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Welcome to a world of possibilities at Ivy Tech Lafayette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Best wishes,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Aaron Baute<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/alpha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" \/>Hey everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Open Sans';\">I am Alpha T. Wolf, your fearless and friendly guide through the world of careers! As the mascot of Ivy Tech Lafayette, I am all about inspiring and supporting young minds like yours to explore, dream, and discover. Whether you dream of becoming a healthcare hero, an innovative engineer, or something else, there&#8217;s a path just for you and we&#8217;re here to help you find it. Let\u2019s unleash your potential and start building the future\u2014it&#8217;s all about what you make of it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Catch you on the path to success,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Alpha T. Wolf \ud83d\udc3e<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Future Innovators, I\u2019m Aaron Baute, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette, and I\u2019m thrilled to invite you on an exciting journey of discovery and growth. 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