Bioprocessing Center

The Bioprocessing Center delivers faculty development programs in every region. Examples of classes available include Environmental Monitoring/Aseptic Practices and Downstream Processing. Train-the-trainer sessions for Bioprocessing in the Workplace® is a 12 Module Continuing Education course for those who want to consider life sciences as a career option. The BioNetwork Bioprocessing Center also aids economic developers working to bring new companies to North Carolina, and helps existing facilities expand. The Center supports community colleges as they increase the effectiveness of the workforce in their region by developing customized training materials for local industries. Staff members deliver workshops and give presentations to any organization interested in learning about life sciences. They attend career and job fairs with information to increase public awareness of these industries. The Center also works with public and private schools across the state, discussing biotechnology, including the careers available and training required. Presentations are made to counselors, faculty, and students.   Collaborative agreements between colleges developed by the Center enable students to take a first year at their local community college. The second year is at one of the community colleges with biotechnology degree programs. In addition, the BioNetwork Bioprocessing Center developed agreements with several North Carolina universities to offer the opportunity for students to seamlessly earn a four year degree.