Share your name with the group. Where are you from? Why are you
interested in the Bridges to College programs Biotechnology
Pathway?
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I firmly believe that Bridges to College is the best program to
help people be successful. -Yamileth
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JVSs Bridges to College program offers a FREE 23-week
Biotechnology path, including FREE science, math, and
career/academic readiness classes to accepted students.
Expectations in this pathway are at a higher academic level and are
designed to prepare students to successfully transition into a
9-month (23 credit) Biotechnology and Compliance Certificate
Program at Quincy College.
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Once at Quincy College, students of the Biotechnology and
Compliance Certificate Program will receive hands-on laboratory
experience on state- of-the-art single-use equipment identical to
industry equipment.
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Must have a high school diploma/High School Equivalency
Assessment Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal permanent U.S.
residency or a green card (asylum or refugee status also accepted)
Must have a good math foundation Must be at least 18 years old or
older Must plan on starting the Biotechnology & Compliance
Certificate program directly after successfully completing the
Bridges to College program Candidates with a Criminal Offenders
Record Information (CORI) are advised that the biotechnology
industry is not a CORI friendly industry. Candidates who possess a
CORI will be asked some additional questions if invited for an
interview. Must not be in default on a prior student loan
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1. To help you place into college-level courses. 2. To help you
improve your math and science skills. 3. To help you transition
into a college-level Biotechnology and Compliance Certificate
program. 4. To help you become a successful college student. 5. To
help you with job search support.
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Classes for the Bridges to College program meet: Evening
Classes (Biotechnology) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays &
Thursdays from 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Coaching Group Class meets once a
week 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Tuesdays or 3 PM 4 PM Thursdays Individual
Coaching Appointments Each student will meet with his or her
Academic Coach for a 30- 45 minute individual meeting approximately
every three weeks. Students should expect to have about 5-6 hours
of homework per week, including work assigned in class by
instructors and self-study computer software. Tutoring schedule
will also be available (or required) once the program starts.
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Bridges to College is FREE for students, but costs our sponsors
$9,000 per student. MINIMUM Attendance Requirements 90% Attendance
for classes, workshops, events and individual appointments. 90% On
time to all classes! 90% Completion of all Assigned Homework
(including self-study). Being a Bridges to College Biotechnology
student is a BIG commitment! You MUST have your work schedule,
child care, and family responsibilities in order so you can come to
class every day for the 23-week program!
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*Failure to provide these original documents may delay your
acceptance. These documents are used for college admissions and
financial aid applications. 2 Forms of MA Residency (MA license; MA
ID; Utilities Bill; Renting Lease or Housing Document) A Proof of
US Residency (Birth Certificate; US Passport; Green Card; Resident
Visa) High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Assessment
(ORIGINAL COPY) Must be translated in English (resources will be
provided at the time of your interview) 1 Proof of Income 2013 W2
Tax Forms for all family members (spouse, parent or guardian) 2013
Tax Returns Pay stub for current employment Proof of child support
also accepted Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) or
welfare letter also accepted Resume (If available) College
Transcript (If available)
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We have helped 300 people enroll into college! If you
successfully complete the JVS program, you will have: Improved math
and science skills necessary to successfully enter the
Biotechnology & Compliance Certificate program! FREE tutoring
and academic/career coaching. Social, community building,
networking and educational events. Money towards tuition and
textbooks. Job search support in your final semester of
college.
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Our Bridges to College Biotechnology Coach works tirelessly to
give students step-by-step personalized help with: College
Admissions Process Class Registration and Scheduling Financial Aid
and Paying for College Diploma and Transcript Translations
Industry-specific Job Readiness and Application Skills
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They took the fear out of going to college. The coaching is
literally the bridge part of Bridges to College. Our coach is
critical to our future success. I wish I had this kind of coaching
earlier on in life.
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Orientation FREE Tutoring Quincy College Campus Tour Tour of
Quincy Colleges Biotechnology Training Laboratory Guest Speakers
Biotechnology Industry Panel Cultural Sharing Visit from JVS
President & CEO Program Graduation Reception Special Alumni
Events & Workshops Resume Workshop Alumni Reunion LinkedIn
Workshop
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Massachusetts is projected to grow 393 new jobs in
bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing over the next three years.
(Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry Entry Level Employment Demand
Report, 2013). Average entry level starting salary in the
biotechnology/ bio-manufacturing field is between $38,000 - $45,000
per year. There are over 700 companies in Massachusetts that
specialize in Biotechnology manufacturing. There are over 400
Biotechnology companies in the Greater Boston area that are
accessible by public transportation. The biopharma industry has far
outpaced the Massachusetts economy as a whole in terms of job
growth. MassBio, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, Biotechnology
Industry Snapshot, 2010.
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Students will gain about 350 hours of hands-on lab experience
in the bio-manufacturing of medicine with single-use technology.
The certificate program takes only 9 months to complete.
Historically the college-level certificate program classes are 2-4
days a week, Monday Thursday starting after 5:30 pm. There may be
some Saturday afternoon classes to ensure students receive enough
lab training. Class days and times may vary pending on the colleges
academic calendar. Students will earn 23 college-level credits
after successfully completing the certificate program. Credits can
be applied to an associates degree at the college. Students will
learn the skills required to prepare chemical buffers and cell
culture media for use in the biomanufacturing industry. Student
will obtain an in depth understanding of protein purification.
Students will discover the role of Quality Assurance in the
day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility. Students will
learn the process of writing and following standard operating
procedures (SOPs).
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Targeted Biotechnology Job Titles Process Development Associate
Validation Specialist Manufacturing Technician Upstream
Instrumentation/Calibration Technician Chemistry QC Technician
Microbiology QC Technician And more The college has developed
partnerships with key biotechnology industry leaders such as Shire
and Millennium in an effort to ensure that program graduates make a
successful transition into the workforce after completing Quincy
Colleges Biotechnology and Compliance Certificate Program.
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I will never forget the family we created with our coaches and
entire JVS staff. ~ Freyel Odvil ~ The program gave me a great
knowledge about the USA, from learning how to get financial aid to
knowing how to write a cover letter. ~ Amare Woldetensan ~
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Describe how you will make the Bridges to College programs
Biotechnology Pathway a priority in your life? What changes would
you need to make to be successful in the program and in college?
How will your life improve when you successfully complete
college?
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Today: 20-minute writing sample Complete the written Math and
Science assessment test. Learn if you are qualified for an
interview. Future: Complete the application and homework at home.
Return to JVS for your interview with Cindy the Biotechnology
Pathway Coach and bring your complete application, homework and ALL
REQUIRED documents. 3-4 weeks after your interview, you will learn
your acceptance status.
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REMINDERS Please arrive 15 minutes early for the interview.
Interviews will be about 1 hour long. Bring your completed
application and all required documents to the interview. Bring a
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QUESTIONS If you have any additional questions please feel free to
ask them now. You can also contact: Cindy Firestein,
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Joyce Lin, [email protected] and
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