This award provides funding to South Piedmont Community College Foundation, Inc. to support South Piedmont Community College’s (SPCC) establishment of a BioWork certificate course at the Old Charlotte Highway campus located in Union County. SPCC is constructing a 21,000 square foot Aseptic Training Facility on this campus to support the growing biotech/life sciences industry. The 140-hour BioWork certificate course will provide students with an overview of bioprocess operations and instruction in safety, quality, math and measurement, manufacturing process technology, process control, and equipment usage. The course prepares students for work as process technicians in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing facilities. SPCC will collaborate with educational institutions, industry partners, and NCBiotech to grow the region’s biotech industry by preparing residents for in-demand, high-wage employment with local biotech companies. BioWork is a necessary component of biotechnology programs. The college expects to enroll 104 students annually in the BioWork certificate course. Golden LEAF funds will be used for personnel, equipment and supplies, and marketing.
