Affordable Biotech Training
Staff shortages are the #1 issue facing laboratories today. Due to a decreased number of accredited academic programs and more complex training requirements, there aren’t enough qualified medical laboratory technologists and technicians available to replace the retiring workforce. And this issue is projected to only get worse, as demand is expected to grow by 11% between 2020 and 2030.Ìý
To address this need, 51¶ÌÊÓƵ and Roche Holding AG have partnered to offer local employers a premier biotechnology training program at the lowest cost in higher education in Indiana.
Program Partners
How It Works
Rather than wait for the perfect employee to apply for a position, employers can partner with Ivy Tech to skill up their workforce to meet their needs. There is little upfront cost for employer partners, and they only pay for successful course completions!Ìý
If your company is interested in becoming a Roche Med Tech Fellow partner, NEXT STEPS
Why Roche Med Tech Fellows?
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Roche Med Tech Fellows |
Standard MLT AAS Path |
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Earn and learn with employer |
School only or unrelated work experience |
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4 semesters |
5 or 6 semesters |
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As few as 48 credit hours to graduation |
70 credit hours to graduation |
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Upskilled career path with employer from time of program enrollment |
Career path with employer starts upon graduation |
Who Qualifies
This program is a great fit for anyone looking to take the next step up the laboratory career ladder. Employers are welcome to sponsor anyone from recent high school graduates interested in science/healthcare all the way up to someone who holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences and doesn’t know what to do next. No matter where they are in their career, Roche Med Tech Fellows can earn relevant industry certifications and get the experience they need.
Program requirements:
- Earned a C or higher in the following courses:
- APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
- ENGL 111 English Composition
- MATH 123 Quantitative Reasoning
- IVYT 112 Student Success - Health Sciences and Nursing
- Has demonstrable skills and functions relevant to laboratory work, such as:
- Motor skills
- Physical strength and endurance
- Communication
- Emotional stability
- Passes general background requirements, like:
- Criminal background checks
- Drug testing
- Physical exam
- Vaccinations
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SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
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Program requirements:
- Earned a C or higher in the following courses:
- APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
- ENGL 111 English Composition
- MATH 123 Quantitative Reasoning
- IVYT 112 Student Success - Health Sciences and Nursing
- Has demonstrable skills and functions relevant to laboratory work, such as:
- Motor skills
- Physical strength and endurance
- Communication
- Emotional stability
- Passes general background requirements, like:
- Criminal background checks
- Drug testing
- Physical exam
- Vaccinations
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Roche Scholars at Ivy Tech Scholarships Can Be Used to Pay For:
- Tuition
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Course consumable fees (required course fees for supplies, tests/exams, licenses, certifications, etc.)
- Textbooks
The scholarship can be renewed for up to eight semesters, as long as eligibility requirements are met. Note that Roche Scholarships at Ivy Tech are not refundable to the student.
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How to Apply
STEP 1
First things first—apply to Ivy Tech.
Applying is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
After you are accepted to Ivy Tech, you will create an account in MyIvy, Ivy Tech's student portal. MyIvy is where you will apply for the Roche Scholars scholarship.
If you're already an Ivy Tech student with a MyIvy account, you can go directly to Step 2.
STEP 2
Review the Roche Scholars eligibility requirements and then complete the scholarship application online in MyIvy (you will need your MyIvy login).
To complete the application, you'll need to provide the following:
- Your name, student ID number, date of birth, contact info, demographic info, citizenship status, GPA, and program of study
- Confirmation of intention to work in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and that you will consider Roche as a future employer after graduationÌý
- A short paragraph (max 600 words) answering: "How would being a Roche Scholar at Ivy Tech help you achieve your college and career goals?"
STEP 3
If you are selected to receive a Roche Scholarship at Ivy Tech scholarship, you will receive a congratulatory email from the Ivy Tech Financial Aid team and Dr. Ellspermann, Ivy Tech's President.Ìý
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- Students must maintain at least a 2.5/4.0 cumulative GPA to receive the scholarship each term.
- Scholars must remain in an eligible program. If you switch your program of study, the new program must be on the eligible list of programs to continue receiving the scholarship.
Fellowship Openings
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