On Monday, March 18, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne supply chain management student David Reid was joined by his family as he accepted his scholarship from the Indianapolis Transportation Club (ITC).
“I was shocked,” he says. “I thought the candidate would be someone younger.”
David currently serves as a shipping manager at a poultry farm in Ohio that ships out 4 million eggs a day. But he’s been working in the shipping industry for several years—his last company shut down the branch he worked for, giving him the opportunity to go back to school.
“I’m 60 years old. This was the first time I’ve ever had the chance to go to school, and I just thought ‘why not?’ Plus, I just want to set a good example for my grandkids.”
And he’s certainly putting his work in to be that example. His grandkids Emma, age 6, and Reid, age 4, watch as their grandfather works full-time and still manages to make the Dean’s List with a 4.0.
David credits his online instructor, Brad Fowler, for telling him about the ITC scholarship. One short essay and information form later, he submitted his application and recently learned he’d gotten a $1500 scholarship.
As one of four scholarship recipients, David is excited to use the money for extra expenses related to his education. He plans to graduate this fall.
“I hope to use my degree to further my career from a shipping manager to a Supply Chain Manager in a distribution center. There are many opportunities in this field, and I feel I can help guide and train others as they enter the workforce as well. I really enjoy helping others.”
What is the Indianapolis Transportation Club?
The ITC is an organization that helps professionals within the transportation and logistics industries to build relationships and share ideas through events and membership. They offer a scholarship to support student education and promote growth within the industry. It’s an opportunity leaders are looking to expand in the next couple years.
“Presenting scholarships to student recipients, such as David, reminds us what the Indianapolis Transportation Club is all about,” says Tim Cummins, ITC Treasurer. “The Club works hard all year hosting fundraising events to raise funds for scholarships. It will host social gatherings, golf outings, Track Day at IMS, and end the year at our Annual Dinner in downtown Indianapolis. The Club is a great source for networking and discussing topics within the industry. The best part of being a member of the Club and connecting with individuals within the industry is that it is free to be a member.”
How could you apply for the scholarship?
The ITC scholarship opens in June 2024. You can bookmark the website and check back for when it opens.
It’s open to students who are pursuing an education in transportation, business, or supply chain related industries.
hope to use my degree to further my career from a shipping manager to a Supply Chain Manager in a distribution center. There are many opportunities in this field, and I feel I can help guide and train others as they enter the workforce as well.
– David Reid | Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Logistics and Supply Chain Management Student
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
