1. 1 Curriculum Makeover…When Education and Industry Partnerships Meet Presentation by James Logan, Life Science Career Alliance (LSCA) Laura Roselli, Burlington County College Lauren Ward, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

2. 2 Biotechnology Technician Certificate Program Part of the DOL’s High Growth Initiative Award of $1.5 million dollars in 2006 Industry-based regional learning models Addresses three biotech workforce needs 1.Cell/Tissue Culture 2.Fermentation 3.Standardize training for students & incumbent workers Partners 7 community colleges ~10 biotechnology firms

3. 3 Innovation Mutual desire –Partnerships and products Innovation or Coordination? –Dialogue between educators and industry –Willingness to exchange ideas –“What if” as an outlet A unique opportunity –Willingness for dialogue –Access to funding –After the funding

4. 4 Critical Issues Issue: Addressing skills in biotechnology not being offered by traditional programs Issue: Maintaining flexibility throughout process allowing for integration into existing biotechnology programs Issue: Using consistent biopharmaceutical language as students transition from academia to industry

5. 5 Best Practices Goal: Create a customized program with a framework that allows for replication Creating clear pathways of communication and feedback loops

6. 6 Best Practices Use of technology for convening purposes Acknowledging institutional diversity Involving industry at various stages

7. 7 Colleges Partners Spring 2009 Bucks County Community College Montgomery County Community College Burlington County College Fall 2009 Camden County College Community College of Philadelphia Pending Delaware Technical & Community College Salem Community College

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