The North Carolina Community College System BioNetwork is the nation's leading and largest network of specialized education, training, & workforce development services for the biopharmaceutical and life science cluster. BioNetwork is a statewide initiative that connects community colleges across North Carolina, providing specialized training, curricula and equipment, to develop a world-class workforce for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. All Community Colleges serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector are part of BioNetwork. BioNetwork leverages information, resources, expertise and curricula by sharing them wherever needed within BioNetwork as Community Colleges respond to local labor market demands. BioNetwork acts as a primary economic development catalyst for North Carolina, provides a continuous supply of trained new workers, gives dislocated workers new skills, allows career changers to enter the biotechnology field, and upgrades the skills of incumbent workers at all levels. BioNetwork's focus is on developing a world class biotechnology workforce through delivery of specialized education and training that provides citizens with opportunities for 21st century knowledge-based biotechnology jobs. Having a pool of well-trained workers also gives North Carolina companies a strategic competitive advantage through increased worker productivity, quality and profitability.

For more information about the specialized training BioNetwork has developed for this industry, click on www.ncbionetwork.org.