Ivy Tech Announces Workforce-Aligned Education Pathways through Lilly Scholars Program

The $15 million investment over the next five years will support students pursuing quality and pharmaceutical manufacturing-related career pathways.

INDIANAPOLIS - Ivy Tech Community College and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the launch of Lilly Scholars @ Ivy Tech, a scholarship program primarily supporting first generation students and students who have overcome socioeconomic barriers who are pursuing credentials in quality, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related industries.

The program aims to provide approximately 1,000 eligible Ivy Tech students, or Lilly Scholars, with financial assistance and experiential learning opportunities that include summer programs and/or work study programs. The program will also support Lilly Scholars with customized education and training at the Lilly Smart Manufacturing Lab, a world-class facility which will be built to support Ivy Tech Indianapolis with manufacturing certification and 2-year manufacturing degree options.

“Today, we are taking our partnership with Lilly to the next level with the creation of Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech,” said President of Ivy Tech Community College, Dr. Sue Ellspermann. “Lilly Scholars provides high school and adult students with a unique opportunity to leverage the world-class education at Ivy Tech with an exceptional employer partner in Lilly and put their education to work in high-wage, high-demand careers that contribute to the growth and prosperity of our state.”

The quality and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries contribute significantly to Indiana's economy, providing high-paying jobs and driving innovation in areas such as biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical devices.

"Today's announcements demonstrate the strong collaboration between industry, academia and government in Indiana," said Edgardo Hernandez, executive vice president and president, Lilly manufacturing operations. "Through our new academic commitment, we're looking to grow life sciences education in the state and foster a diverse pipeline of local talent to fill the new jobs created through our recent investments."

Click here to learn more about Lilly Scholars @ Ivy Tech or to request more information about the program.