Indiana Governor Mike Pence will join representatives from NIPSCO and the LaPorte County Career and Technical Education Program on October 22 for a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new Energy Academy at the A. K. Smith Career Center. The Energy Academy is unique partnership designed to prepare area students for high-demand jobs in the electronics, energy, and utility industries. The Energy Academy program is the only initiative of its kind in Indiana, and it serves students from Michigan City and six other area high schools.