Many Hoosiers remain in the great state of Indiana as valuable members of the workforce.

The IEDC is committed to growing the state’s economy, driving economic development, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in Indiana. With its many initiatives, including talent attraction and retention efforts, the IEDC continues to seek opportunities to attract new business and grow its local companies at home. 

According to Tony Denhart, IEDC Executive Vice President of Workforce and Talent, Indiana offers many exciting opportunities for everyone. “What sets Indiana apart in our workforce attraction and retention efforts is our well-organized plan. Our strategy includes collaborative initiatives dedicated to upskilling and reskilling. Essentially, Indiana has an in-sync, well-formulated approach to incentivizing prospective employees and future residents.”

 

The state has a firm understanding of its educational institutions, employment opportunities, economic well-being, and industry strengths. Indiana works closely with its colleges and universities to attract quality talent that will remain in the state once graduated and employed. The Lilly Scholars program is one specific example of how Indiana attracts and retains such talent.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program seeks to improve educational attainment in Indiana, increase knowledge of Indiana community foundations, and to encourage efforts to engage with other organizations and state leaders to improve quality of life in Indiana. According to the Endowment, all levels of education impact the personal, civic and economic well-being of Indiana’s residents and communities. The program invites Indiana’s most talented students to attend one of the state’s higher education institutions and to ultimately select a career within the state.

The endowment awards 143 scholarships annually to recipients who pursue undergraduate study in a baccalaureate program on a full-time basis. The scholarships pay full tuition, required fees and book stipend for four years at any public or private, Indiana four-year college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an Indiana high school accredited by the State Board of Education or by a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the State Board of Education. Additional selection criteria, procedures and application due dates vary by county. More information can be found at lillyendowment.org.

Denhart applauds the state of Indiana for its efforts in attracting and retaining quality talent to the state. “We are humbled and lucky to have such incredible educational opportunities here,” he said. “We are also well positioned with a coordinated plan to keep people interested in learning, living and working in Indiana.”