Program Type
Job shadow & career fair programs
Work-based learning programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Lilly Summit is a once-a-year opportunity for student leaders
interested in activities related to professional development. The Lilly Summit is a three phase
program between CLD and Eli Lilly & Co:
Phase 1: Lilly Summit: career discovery experience at Eli Lilly & Co. for 11th and 12th graders
who are CLD Alumni (graduates of Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project) that includes
facility tours, networking sessions and a strength building workshop.
Phase 2: Lilly Experience: summer job-shadowing experience with Eli & Lilly Co. staff, reserved
for emerging college freshmen/sophomores who are CLD Alumni (graduates of Self-
Discovery/Career Exploration Project). This is by invitation only and takes place over the summer.
Phase 3: Lilly Internship: reserved for college juniors/seniors who are CLD Alumni (graduates of
Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project). This is by invitation only and takes place over the
summer.
Success Metrics: Lilly Summit participants’ performance in each phase could possibly* position
participants for a job offer from Eli Lilly & Co after receiving their undergraduate degree.
90% of CLD students value CLD’s Principles for Success
95% of CLD Alumni are neither suspended nor expelled from school
Each CLD Alumni achieves 98% school attendance
95% of Alumni participants complete programs they start
65% of CLD students in grades 10-12 report studying at least two hours per day for a total of 10
hours per week
95% of CLD Alumni graduate from high school
90% of CLD Alumni enroll in college or other postsecondary institution
90% of CLD Alumni persist from first year to second year of college
75% of CLD Alumni earn bachelor’s degree or credential within six years
95% of CLD Alumni are self-supporting
50% of CLD Alumni donate to CLD
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
21
Black or African Americans Annually Served
91%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
0%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion,
Morgan, Putnam, Shelby
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A
Contact Information
Organization Name: Center for Leadership Development
Website: https://cldinc.org/
Respondents Name: Terry Bailey
Email: tbailey@cldinc.org
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