Biomanufacturing Education:Bridging the Skills Gap Between

Job Seekers and Employers

Presented by: Lennie Ciufo

Director, Job TrainingLos Angeles Valley College

• Operating since 1994 under JTPA

• Placement of more than 20,000 individuals

• Training of more than 16,000 incumbent workers

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGEJOB TRAINING

Successful partnerships have included:

• Inability to advance the skill sets of the current workforce

• A significant lack of trained workers available for employment by the business community

Major Concerns of Business

REGIONAL APPROACH:• Employer Driven Training that

Results in Jobs• Utilization of Existing Workforce

Development System• Seamless Delivery• Results Oriented

→ New Hires→ Promotions

DEVELOPED by the

Colleges

ENDORSED by the WIBs

SUPPLIED by WorkSource

Centers

REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE

DRIVEN by the

Employers

SUCCESSFULIMPLEMENTATION

OF THE BAXTER MODEL2008 - PRESENT

In 2008, Baxter makes a business decision to expand operations in their Los Angeles plant.

Baxter begins dialogue with Job Training to meet employer new hire training needs.

Job Training identifies key partners to develop pre-training program.

ESTABLISHING NEED

Collaboration in Action Recruitment, data management, support services, case management

Lead on project coordination, job training, and customer service instruction

Employment! HR orientations, program support

Funding entity

Baxter Biotechnical Manufacturing Academy

ListeningCurriculum Development

Meeting of ExpertsOpen Dialog

Timeline Flexible Pilot

Funding

LAVC Contextualized CurriculumManufacturing Principles

Attitude/Preparing for Workplace Success

Business Writing/Verification

Science for the Workplace

Math for the Workplace

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Integrity/Values Ethics

Stress Management

Time Management

Cultural Diversity

Baxter Application Process

Time for Baxter HR Procedures

Graduation

LAVC Contextualized Curriculum

What is the BioTech/Manufacturing Technician Academy?

The BioTech/Manufacturing Technician Training Academy is an innovative

vocational training and job

placement program

developed to train individuals

at NO COST as entry-level

manufacturing technicians

in the high-growth

manufacturing/biotechnology

industry sector.

Creation of the Baxter Bio Medical Manufacturing 5-week Bridge Academy to train new hires for the industry.

Positive Outcomes . . .

Over 100 individuals were hired (80% success rate).

LAVC/BAXTER CUSTOMIZED

INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

2013 Biotech Bridge Academy

Total Number Enrolled…………………….21

Total Number Completed Bridge….....20

Total Number of Job Offers………………20

LAVC/BAXTER CUSTOMIZED

INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

Measured Assessment Results

32% increased two grade levels

21% increased one grade level

LAVC/BAXTER CUSTOMIZED

INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

Measured Assessment Results

16% increased three grade levels

5% increased two grade levels

21% increased one grade level

AVC/BAXTER CUSTOMIZED

INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

The Graduating Class

Career LadderBioManufacturing Pathway

Los Angeles Valley College BioTech Training Institute

INDUSTRY ADVISORY

Bridge Academy

“NEW”LAVC State/Industry

Recognized Certificates(In process with chancellor’s office)

JOB

PLACEMENT

AS Degree

TAACCCT Participants Veterans

Community LAVC Students

$

$$

$$$

LAVC/BAXTER CUSTOMIZED

INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

LAVC/BAXTER CUSTOMIZED INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

Numbers to date: 1,131 Baxter incumbentworkers have received customized professional development training from Los Angeles Valley College.

Creation of the Baxter Leadership Academy 7-week training to serve 600 incumbent workers and serve as a layoff aversion.

Positive Outcomes . . .

Positive Outcomes . . .

SUMMARY OF HARD SKILLS

Chemistry and Biology for Baxter Technicians

Math and Calculations for Baxter Technicians

Blood Basics and Blood-Borne Pathogens

Hazard Communication

Ergonomics

Computer Applications

SUMMARY OF HARD SKILLSIndustrial Hygiene

Aseptic Gowning

Contamination Control

Environmental Monitoring

Lean Manufacturing

GMPGood

Manufacturing Practices

Productivity

Product Quality

Employee Health &

Safety

Regulatory Complianc

e

9 units

10 units

15units

48 Hours

8 units

7 units

Bio Manufacturing Pathway

Skill Certificate

BioTech Certificate of Achievement49 units

BioTech 2 Manufacturing Certificate40 Units

BioTech 1 Manufacturing Certificate30 Units

BioTech Manufacturing Operator Certificate22 units

Assessment/CounselingOrientation/Eligibility/Intake

CAA Bridge Academy2 units

Pre-Bridge (VESL)

Workforce Readiness

AS Degree

30 Ways to ShineBlueprint for Workplace Success

Los Angeles Valley College Bioscience Credentials Career Ladder

Job Placement

General Chemistry II - 5 UnitsMicrobiology - 4 Units

General Chemistry I - 4 UnitsGeneral Biology II - 5 Units

Intro BioManufacturing A - 3 UnitsIntro BioManufacturing B - 4 UnitsIntro BioManufacturing C - 4 UnitsQuality Control - 2 UnitsEnvironmental Control Process -2 Units

Statistics - 4 UnitsIntroduction to Biology - 4 Units

Fundamentals of BioManufacturing- 3 UnitsGovt. Regulations- 2 Units 5 units

CAA - 150 hours (includes 2 units)Math for Bioscience - 20 hoursBioSafety (OSHA) - 10 hoursContextual English for Medical Manufacturing - 20 hoursIntroduction to Biology & Chemistry - 20 hoursBusiness Writing - 10 hoursQuality Control & Validation - 36 hours (2 Units)Study Skills - 10 hours

Thank You!

Biomanufacturing Education:Bridging the Skills Gap Between

Job Seekers and Employers