A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce BIO-LINK SUMMER FELLOWS FORUM 2006 Ashley Wildrick, San Diego Workforce Partnership Inc.

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce GRANT OVERVIEW Partners: San Diego Workforce Partnership BIOCOM Project Goals: Create a multi-use training center to enhance the programs and curricula offered at education/training institutions Develop industry exposure opportunities for students (high school – post doctoral) and high school teachers Serve as a clearinghouse for local and national labor market research related to the biotechnology industry

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce PROGRAM OVERSIGHT & DEVELOPMENT Taskforce Committee –Industry Leaders »HR/community relations »Scientist & hiring managers –Academic Leaders »K-12 county-wide science coordinator »Community college & university »Scientific research institute –Grant Partners »Key personnel

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce PROGRAM OVERSIGHT & DEVELOPMENT Initial Needs Assessment –High School – Postdoc & High School Teachers »Outline current programs »Outline desired situation »Meet greatest need first –Identified Focus Populations »High school and community college students (later incorporate 4-yr. university students »High school teachers »Graduate students and Postdocs

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce PROGRAM OVERSIGHT & DEVELOPMENT Sub-Group Committee Formation –Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) »High school & community college students »High school teachers –Graduate Student & Postdoc Network –Industry Input & Outreach »High school and community college students (later incorporate 4-yr. university students »High school teachers »Graduate students and Postdocs

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 1-Week Intro. to the biotechnology Lab “ Boot Camp ” –Industry introduction, drug & device development process –Review of metrics, significant figures, proper documentation and data analysis –Introduction to regulatory issues (SOP, GLP, GMP, FDA) –Basic hands-on laboratory skills & knowledge –LSSI industry soft skills certification - effective communication, organization, teamwork, presentations & industry expectations 8-Week Industry Internship Poster Development & Display

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM 1-Week Intro. to the biotechnology Lab “ Boot Camp ” –Industry introduction, drug & device development process –Introduction to regulatory issues (SOP, GLP, GMP, FDA) –Identification of teaching standards –Laboratory curriculum & more… 2 Weeks Industry Exposure Experiences 1-Week Curriculum Connection & Implementation

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM “Boot Camp” Biogen Idec Community Laboratory Laboratory Curriculum –Amgen-Bruce Wallace, Biotechnology Lab Program »Dr. Martin Ikkanda, Professor of Biology – Pierce College –Covering Gene to Protein »Tailored to incorporate into high school classrooms Bioethics Video & Discussion Occupational Training

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM Industry Exposure Typical Externship Experience –Laboratory/Facility Tour –Overview of company Structure & Function –Scientist Presentation/Demonstration –Scientist/Alternative Career Panel Variety of Exposure –Big Pharma. vs. Small Biotech/Start-ups –Research & Development vs. Large Scale Manufacturing –Industry Research vs. Academic Research (Institutes)

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM Curriculum Connection & Implementation Institute Resources & Review –Identification & discussion of available resources –Re-visit teaching standards –Curriculum/best practices share-out –Lab curriculum simulation & incorporation –Scheduling & troubleshooting –Industry re-cap discussion & –“ How I Spent My Summer Vacation ” PowerPoint Presentation

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM Barriers & Lessons Learned –Time length & availability »Teachers and industry –Difficult to provide meaningful learning experiences »Provide teachers with a much broader exposure –Outreach »Timing »Reputation –Payroll & insurance

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce LSSI TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM Program Developments –Start early!! »Recruitment & selection –LSI Teacher Consortium »Equipment & supply funding proposals – Amgen Foundation »Teacher lead eligibility »Utilization of Biogen Idec Community Lab & transportation –Availability of continuing education units from Cal State, San Marcos

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce CONCLUSIONS Develop Strategic Partnerships –Key industry, community, and educational leaders Start Early!!! Evaluate & Make Change Sustainability

A Partnership for Defining the Biotechnology Workforce SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP Ashley Wildrick, Special Assistant to the President & CEO/Project Coordinator 3910 University Avenue, Suite 400 San Diego, CA