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BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY FOCUS GROUP MEETING
MODERATED BY MR. DOUG SAENZ / HOSTED BY DR. HEATHER BELMONT
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008, 12-3 PM
(Lunch will be served.)
Miami-Dade College North Campus, Biotechnology Program
Biotechnology is a rapidly growing sector in Florida, resulting in an increased demand for trained employees. The key goals of the Employ Florida Banner Center for Biotechnology are to:
• Provide a pipeline of entry-level through advanced skilled workers for biotechnology companies
• Ensure that programs in Florida’s educational institutions are relevant and meet the biotechnology industry’s needs and standards
Active involvement of biotechnology businesses, research institutions and economic development organizations is critical to develop programs to meet current and projected workforce needs. The courses that are developed and the delivery system by which they are made available to job seekers or employed workers are to be implemented through active participation, evaluation and industry approval. Your input is critical to help us develop, monitor and implement these educational systems. We want to hear multiple voices including researchers, management, supervisors, and technicians.
Key objectives for the discussion include:
• What are the current and anticipated trends that will influence your company today, and five to ten years out in the future?
• What technical skills and knowledge are most critical for your company’s workforce?
• What are the primary areas of human resource needs (current and anticipated) for your company?
• What are the primary subject areas that you want your employees and new hires be most proficient in?
• What is required to make recent graduates competitive job applicants?
• What are the optimal delivery methods for courses, certificate programs, degrees, etc, to serve your current employees/labor market?
PLEASE RSVP by Friday, May 9th to: Dr. Heather Belmont, Chair, Biology/Health & Wellness
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