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NC Community Colleges' BioNetwork

North Carolina Community Colleges are recognized nationally for their leadership in training and education that responds to the needs of industries in the state. BioNetwork, the specialized training program for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science industry, is an example.

BioNetwork's seven centers offer support statewide:

  • Capstone Center and Validation Academy hosted by Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh
  • Bioprocessing Center hosted by Pitt Community College, Greenville
  • Pharmaceutical Center hosted by Forsyth and Guilford Technical Community Colleges, Winston-Salem and Greensboro
  • National Center for Biotechnology Workforce hosted by Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem
  • BioAgriculture Center hosted by Robeson Community College, Lumberton
  • BioEducation Center hosted by Gaston College, Dallas
  • BioBusiness Center hosted by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville

Each center prepares new and incumbent workers for biotech jobs from entry to management-level. Customized training programs and short and curriculum designed courses all meet industry training standards and can be delivered anywhere in North Carolina. Online training encompasses instructional videos, games, courses and BioForum, a free, monthly training webinar. BioNetwork's training supports the state's 58 community colleges and their two-year, life science degrees, internships, job placement services and reciprocal agreements with the state's universities that allow students to pursue four-year, life science degrees.

For more information, visit www.ncbionetwork.org.