Partnership for Workforce Development in the BioPharmaceutical Industry
We designed online training and capstone internships with emphasis on GMP, quality and risk analysis, analytical methods, automation, validation and advanced manufacturing
Categories
Incumbent worker training
Talent/ Pipeline development
Project status
100% Completed
Industry Need
The biopharmaceutical industry struggles with a lack of regional hands-on training, leading to graduates without necessary skills. Recruiting and retaining experienced staff is a top priority, and while online resources help, local hands-on training is essential.
Solution
The project team created training and internships for the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on GMP, quality, risk analysis, and advanced manufacturing. In-person lectures were recorded for online use and supplemented with applied technology classes and internships. They also leveraged existing community college programs and industry partnerships to build a comprehensive program supported by NIST.
Outputs/Deliverables
Development of a regional cGMP training program with both a lecture and hands-on laboratory component. The program materials were used to further develop the graduate curriculum for the Pharmaceutical Science degree program at UNCW.
Provided paid summer internships for several cohorts of students.
Impacts
Targeted biopharmaceutical workforce training program with emphasis on GMP, quality and risk analysis and advanced manufacturing technologies.
In addition to expanding current course offerings, the program offers a formal internship as a capstone experience.
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