$1.2M Lumina Foundation Grant Will Support Life Sciences, Technology Training Programs; Grant Will Prepare Indiana's Workforce for Jobs of Tomorrow.INDIANAPOLIS -- A skilled workforce is essential to cutting-edge industries such as the life sciences. Today, Lumina Lumina may refer to:
"Higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. must play a significant role if industries like the life sciences and advanced manufacturing are to be the foundation of Indiana's economy in the 21st century," said Martha Lamkin, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Lumina Foundation. "Technologies in these industries are constantly evolving and to reach their full promise, we must provide an educated workforce. This grant is about helping people meet their potential by educating them to fuel the economic engine of the life sciences." "Indiana has a strong life sciences workforce, but we need to anticipate the needs of the industry to be successful," agreed Charles Schalliol, president and CEO of BioCrossroads. "This grant will help Hoosier workers prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, in the life sciences and other fast-growing industries." The Lumina grant will provide funding to the following organizations and programs: --Strategic planning by Ivy Tech IVY TECH Ivy Tech State College (Indiana Vocational Technical College System) State College - Central Indiana to support its workforce and adult education programs, including the creation of training programs in advanced manufacturing, distribution logistics, information technology and the life sciences (coordinated with the IHIF IHIF Indiana Health Industry Forum study described below). --A study led by the Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF) will survey Indiana's life sciences employers to assess current and projected workforce needs. The study will support the formation of Employer Learning Networks, partnerships between industry and universities to build specific academic programs tailored to job needs. --To support teachers, best practices research by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Leadership (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis The University of Indianapolis is a university located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The shortened name it uses is UIndy. geared toward promoting excellence in K-12 science and technology teaching. --The creation of hands-on internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. opportunities with life sciences and technology companies at the Indiana University Indiana University, main campus at Bloomington; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1820 as a seminary, opened 1824. It became a college in 1828 and a university in 1838. The medical center (run jointly with Purdue Univ. Emerging Technologies Center through IU's Advanced Research and Technology Institute. --Finally, a study by the Indiana Commission on Governmental Efficiency will explore the most efficient and effective ways for Indiana's higher education system to deliver services, emphasizing retraining re·train tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains To train or undergo training again. re·train among the incumbent workforce. "Recent data released by the Indiana Department of Commerce shows that our state is adding life sciences jobs at a rate twice the national average. Advanced technologies are creating economic opportunities in manufacturing and logistics," said David Goodrich, President of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. "By supporting these programs, Lumina Foundation will help Hoosiers capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. these trends." A steering committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun composed of representatives from each organization will meet regularly to review the progress of these projects, with overall coordination provided through the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and BioCrossroads. "All of these projects are designed to break down the barriers between the private sector and academia," said Carol D'Amico, Ivy Tech's Chancellor. "We can't afford to waste resources by duplicating efforts, and we can't afford to miss opportunities by not working together." To learn more about the organizations involved in this announcement, please visit these sources: --Lumina Foundation, Martha Lamkin: www.luminafoundation.org --BioCrossroads, Anne Shane, Charles Schalliol: www.biocrossroads.com --Ivy Tech State College-Central Indiana, Carol D'Amico: www.ivytech.edu --Indiana Health Industry Forum, Wade Lange: www.ihif.org --Center for Excellence in Learning and Leadership, Lynne Weisenbach, Linda Fulford: www.cell.uindy.edu --IU Advanced Research and Technology Institute, Mark Long: www.arti.indiana.edu --Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, David Goodrich: www.cincorp.com --Thomas P. Miller & Associates, Pam Anderson: www.tpma-inc.com --FutureWorks, Brian Bosworth Brian Keith Bosworth (also referred to as The Boz) (born March 9, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners (1984–1986) and the Seattle Seahawks (1987–1989). : http://www.thefwcompany.com |
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