With the state’s bioscience industry continuing to grow, several new programs have been designed to help the workforce get the skills they need for jobs in the field.
BioPath, a bioscience academic and career pathway, is a partnership between Southern Connecticut State University and the city of New Haven, paid for with public and private funding. Established in 2015, it aims to help city residents access jobs in the fast-growing bioscience sector.
Peter Dimoulas, who has 10 years of experience in teaching and administration, including in New Haven schools, will manage the new grant-funded programs.
“Our efforts will be driven by two questions ‒ what are the workforce needs of the bioscience industry, and what must we do to help students and community residents meet those needs?” Dimoulas said in a statement.
The BioPath Skills Academy initiative will include a series of workshops for teachers and school administrators on how they can meet the emerging needs of the industry. The program will include equipment and software training, as well as a loan program enabling educators to use those materials within their schools and classrooms.
BioPath Skills Academy for Students will consist of six non-credit bioscience bootcamps to prepare students for research and internship opportunities (followed by direct hire), and afford opportunities for mid-career professionals to learn new skills.
BioPath Research Experiences and Internship programs will offer students experiential learning.
A partnership with New Haven Works also will provide on-going academic support and mentoring for New Haven students and residents.
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