NCCCS BioNetwork is a statewide initiative that connects
community colleges across North Carolina, providing specialized
training, curricula and equipment, to develop a world-class
workforce for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life
sciences industries. All Community Colleges serving the
pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector are part of BioNetwork.
Jobs
Industry recruiters for biomanufacturing jobs prefer
people with work experience. Because pharmaceutical and
biomanufacturing facilities are FDA compliant, new hires
must have received biotech training. BioNetwork Community
Colleges provide this education and training for people
seeking to transition into a well-paid biotech job. Short
courses like BioWork are designed to help people make
the transition into this industry.
BioNetwork holds job fairs, putting its students directly
in touch with industry recruiters. Estimates by the North
Carolina Biotechnology Center show that 2000 biotech
jobs a year are being created for people with community
college training.
A well-trained workforce is one of the most important
considerations when companies decide where they will
locate a manufacturing facility. North Carolina's workforce
has excellent credentials, and BioNetwork's extensive
cutting-edge, hands-on, workforce education and training
makes the state extremely attractive as a location for
new facilities. It is no surprise that many of the world's
largest biomanufacturing facilities are already located
in North Carolina. NCCCS BioNetwork intends to play its
role in growing this base, making North Carolina number
one in the USA for biomanufacturing.
Biogen Idec donates $25,000 for Scholarship program
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The Biogen Idec Scholarship has been created to assist students interested in obtaining an Associate’s Degree that will help them join the ranks of the biopharmaceutical industry or go on to pursue a related four-year degree. Biogen Idec donated $25,000 to the NC Community College System to help students with limited financial resources who demonstrate a commitment to the life sciences industry pursue a two-year degree.
For a full copy of the press release please click here.
If you are currently a community college student earning your degree in any of the following subjects: Biotechnology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Bioprocess Technology, BioQuality, Chemical Technology, Industrial Engineering Bioprocess Technology, Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology, or the clean room component of the Industrial Systems Technology Associate Degree at Pitt Community College and you are interested in learning more or applying for the scholarship, please click here
NCBioImpact
BPTC gets a new look!
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The educational partnership built to meet the workforce needs of North Carolina's life science industry, formerly know as the North Carolina Biomanufacturing and Pharmaceutical Training Consortium, is now known as NCBIOIMPACT.
NCCCS BioNetwork helping to lead the way in Biotechnology!
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BioNetwork Industry Liaison Phil Sheridan told Holly Springs Chamber members how the biotech industry is growing here in North Carolina. Sheridan told the audience
"people can start their careers with a high school degree and a certificate, a two year AAS degree in Biotechnology from a Community College or a four-year degree".
Sheridan also said students just need the opportunity to understand the industry.
