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Become a Lilly Pathfinder Today. Make Medicines Tomorrow.

Lilly Pathfinders @ Ivy Tech is a dual credit/enrollment program for high school students interested in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Students will be set up for success in one of Indiana’s top industries through this program’s valuable experiences and networking opportunities. 

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry offers high-paying jobs and contributes significantly to Indiana’s economy. Lilly Pathfinders have the potential to make a global impact, as the life-saving medicines that this industry produces help patients all over the world.

POTENTIAL OUTCOMES:

  • Earning a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Certificate while in high school

  • Pursuing a Biotechnology AAS degree at Ivy Tech after graduation

  • Transferring credits to a four-year university upon graduation

  • Receiving opportunities for immediate employment after high school or college graduation

You can become a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator. 

The Pharmaceutical Industry offers many types of rewarding careers beyond research and development scientist jobs. Do you like following recipes? Do you like keeping track of things and staying organized? Do you enjoy being part of a team that spots and solves problems? Then Lilly Pathfinders is for you!

TO LEARN MORE: 

High School guidance counselors and teachers should reach out to Tia Dominic tdominic1@ivytech.edu. Students should connect with their high school guidance counselor/advisor.

Lilly Pathfinder Courses

    • Survey of Biotechnology: An in-depth overview of basic molecular
      techniques, industry regulations and ethics, and additional types
      of biotechnology.
    • Survey of cGMP: An introduction to the basics of manufacturing, a brief history of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and field regulations.
    • Survey of Regulatory Affairs: An introduction to the laws and regulations governing drug development, marketing, and commercial distribution; it also covers biological and medical device products.
    • Safety and Regulatory Compliance: An overview of laboratory safety procedures and compliance standards with regulatory agencies, with an emphasis on understanding the regulatory environments in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and agricultural research and manufacturing.
    • Quality Practices: Covers principles of quality audits and the statistics involved in analyzing and maintaining quality; includes continuous and process improvement practices, as well as an understanding of customers and suppliers.
    • Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturing: Introduces the most fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry-level jobs in pharmaceutical product manufacturing.

Which Ivy Tech High School Program Is Right For You?

  DUAL CREDIT DUAL ENROLLMENT
Who It's For
  • Any student in grades 9-12 who meets course prerequisites
  • High school students whose high school doesn’t offer Dual Credit classes
  • Homeschooled students ready for the challenge of college courses
What It Is
  • High school students take Ivy Tech classes at their high school
  • Get both high school and college credit for a single course
  • High School students take college courses directly with Ivy Tech while still in high school
  • Student is enrolled both in high school and Ivy Tech and takes courses separately
  • Get college credit only for Ivy Tech courses
Where You Take Ivy Tech Classes
  • At your high school during the regular school day
  • At Ivy Tech—in person at a campus, online, or a variety of options in between
Who Teaches the Classes
  • Your high school teachers
  • Ivy Tech faculty
Cost
  • Free for students
  • $178.38 per credit hour (or $2,577.11 per semester for a full-time, in-state student)
A Good Fit If...
  • You are looking for training to start a high-wage, high-demand career right after high school
  • Or, you want to get a head start on college and complete up to your freshman year of college credits through the Indiana College Core, also known as our Start As a Sophomore program
  • You are looking for training to start a high-wage, high-demand career right after high school
  • Or, you want to get a head start on college and complete up to your freshman year of college credits through the Indiana College Core, also known as our Start As a Sophomore program
  • You want to gain an understanding of college culture
Benefits
  • Save money—earn college credit up to your first full year for free!
  • Save time—earn college credits in high school and graduate quicker
  • Save time—earn college credits in high school and graduate quicker
How To Apply
Learn More About Dual Credit Dual Enrollment