Participants
Participants must be at least 18 years of age, qualify as low to moderate-low family income limits, have HS diploma or HSE, & demonstrate academic readiness eligibility on Accuplacer assessment.
The Biomedical Careers program trains adults for sustainable life sciences careers with a pipeline to local, high-demand employment opportunities. The program provides education and training on workforce skills aligned with industry needs, the development of soft skills that are crucial to employers, and support services that address barriers to education, employment, and career advancement.
The nine-month, tuition-free program includes classroom instruction accompanied by hands-on learning as well as career development training, networking opportunities with professionals and employers, and ongoing job search and Alumni Services support. Program participants are able to earn college credits.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age, qualify as low to moderate-low family income limits, have HS diploma or HSE, & demonstrate academic readiness eligibility on Accuplacer assessment.
English
29
34 weeks
No
Currently recruiting for September 2024 cohort
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-2:00pm | Chemistry Fundamentals (Spring) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 9:00am-2:00pm | Biology Fundamentals (Spring) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 9:00am-2:00pm | Career Exploration (Spring and Summer) | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 9:00am-2:00pm | Biotechnology Lab (Summer) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
The first semester of training is focused on academic, classroom-based training in Biology and Chemistry Fundamentals. The second semester of the program focused on Biotechnology laboratory skills training. During both semesters the students work on career and job readiness skills. Breaks for 2024-2025 are December 23 - January 3, February 17-21, and April 21-25.
CORI check | SORI check | High school diploma/GED/HiSET | Immunizations/Health Records
Yes
JAS Certificate of Graduation | Employment/Promotion | Industry skills gain | College credits at Bunker Hill Community College or Franklin Cummings Tech
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Financial Advising | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ |
No
Stipend paid as a wage
Currently, our program only pays a stipend to students who are Somerville or Cambridge residents through contracts with the cities of Somerville and Cambridge.
403 Rindge Ave suite 302, Cambridge, MA 02140
Accessible via public transportation. Just a short walk away from the MBTA Alewife Station.
617-494-0444