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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Project Lead

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Participating Organizations

Alcami Corporation

Alcami Corporation

Brunswick Community College

Brunswick Community College

Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College