BioWork Schedule

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Bioprocessing Information Sessions
Registration Fee - Free Registration required - call 919-209-2593 to register.
JCC has scheduled information sessions for anyone interested in the BioWork Certificate Program, the Pathways to BioWork Program, and the Bioprocess Technology AAS Degree program. Information sessions are held at the Workforce Development Center. The sessions are held at 1pm and again at 6pm on the following dates: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1.

BioWork Certificate Program
Registration Fee - $65 Book Fee - approx. $100. Textbook can be purchased at the JCC bookstore 128 hours
Students who complete this BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing, as well as participate in the human resources development aspect of the course. Computer literacy, teamwork, time management, and problem solving are incorporated in the course. The course includes nine modules such as Quality, Measurements, Transforming Matter, Growing Living Cells, Safety, Sterile Processes, Process Control, and Nuts and Bolts. There are exams at the end of each module. Additionally, this course will cover all aspects of the job search in the biotechnology arena, including a job market overview, job search tools and strategies, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Course includes test-prep class in the Workkeys Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). The CRC test in incorporated into the course as an optional earned certificate. For more details about CRC, please contact Heidi Harris at 919-209-2594. To gain admission to the BioWork program, each student must show proficiency in reading and math skills as indicated by the Accuplacer assessment test. In addition, interested students must attend one of the regularly scheduled Bioprocessing Information sessions. The course is limited to 16 participants. Please call Leslie Isenhour at 919-209-2593 for more information.
1:00 - 5:00pm	MTW	May 26 - August 11	Workforce Dev. Ctr., 2002
6:00 - 10:00pm	MTW	May 26 - August 11	Workforce Dev. Ctr., 2002

Individual BioWork Unit Classes

BioWork Individual Units are offered periodically throughout the year in order for students to complete their certificate. The following units have been scheduled for the summer session. Other units may be offered during the year on an as needed basis. Please call Leslie Isenhour @ 919-209-2593 for all offerings.

BioWork Unit 6 - Nuts and Bolts
Registration Fee - $55 Book Fee - No textbook required
Process manufacturing equipment, systems, and plant utilities.
8:00am - 12:00pm	MTWTh	May 26, 27, 28, and 29	Workforce Dev. Ctr.

BioWork Unit 9 - Growing Living Cells
Registration Fee - $55 Book Fee - No textbook required
Bioprocess manufacturing principle and operations.
8:00am - 12:00pm	MTW	May 5, 7, and 8	Workforce Dev. Ctr.

Pathways to BioWork

Pathways to BioWork (Pre-BioWork Program)
Registration Fee - $60 Book Fee - No textbook required 63 hours
This course focuses on the basic skills and general knowledge needed to enter the BioWork Certificate Program. It will work in the areas of biomathematics, reading and science for industry, career exploration, and job preparation. To gain admission to the course, each student must have reading and math skills at the 7th grade level or higher, as indicated by an assessment test.
6:00 - 9:00pm	T/Th	May 27 - August 7	Workforce Dev. Ctr.