(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA) – Wake Technical Community College has launched a distinctive Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with Life Sciences Leaders CSL Seqirus, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and Eli Lilly and Company.

The eight-month Biomechatronics Training Program will prepare advanced Maintenance Technicians for high-demand careers at their facilities.

In the past two years, the Research Triangle Region has experienced significant growth in the Biopharmaceutical Sector, with multiple companies announcing major expansions and creating jobs.

Supported by the North Carolina Life Sciences Apprenticeship Consortium, the Biomechatronics training is the first of its kind in the Nation.

The program kicked off with a signing ceremony at Wake Tech's Beltline Education Center.

Wake Tech Leaders, industry partners and community college representatives celebrated with the inaugural cohort of nine Apprentices and their families.

Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls said: "This workforce development program is an example of how community colleges can be nimble and design training that meets the immediate needs of Biotechnology industries that are growing significantly in our region. Our Life Sciences Industry partners need quick training to onboard in-demand Technicians in their biopharma facilities and this program provides that."

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