The
School-to-Career Connection
Students in the
third year of the Biotechnology Programs have the
opportunity to do an internship. Students have
experienced the world of work at Lonza Biologics,
BioConcepts, VHG Labs and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
They are on site at the work place for a minimum of
140 hours and complete a journal and major project.
~ Portsmouth High School’s School-to-Career
Department sponsors career luncheons, which focus on
different segments of the economy. During the
biotechnology career luncheon, students have the
opportunity to discuss the various careers in
biotechnology with professionals in the field. ~
Students take field trips to the state-of-the-art
biotechnology lab at the New Hampshire Community
Technical College Pease, where they can experience a
true workplace environment for discovery research
and biomanufacturing.
What
students, educators and employers say about the
Biotechnology Pathway
"Biotechnology is
the future. This century will be shaped by the
developments and decisions made surrounding it.
Cloning, stem cell research, and antibiotic
resistant organisms are just a few topics
which impact our lives. The students in this
program are on the cutting edge of science. They
are learning the techniques and being schooled in
the ethical issues
that affect us daily. They are becoming scientists,
and just as important, they are becoming citizens
who are able to make the decisions that will be
facing us this century."
Carolyn Kelley, Biotechnology Teacher,
Seacoast School of Technology
“Taking the
biotechnology course has really opened my eyes to a
new level of
biology. I feel like I am in the process of being
adequately prepared for a profession in
biology. I learned so much!”
Nina O’Connell, Milford Technology Center
“Students in the
Biotechnology Pathway come to the NH Community
Technical College prepared to begin their studies in
the Biotechnology Program. Our “Virtual Workplace”,
along with academic courses, opens doors to
employment and/or further study at a four-year
institution.”
Sonia Wallman, PhD, Director, Biotechnology
Program, NHCTC ~Pease
"The biotechnology
industry has reached a stage when many of the
promises to provide better medicines made 10 to 15
years ago are being realized. As a result, the need
for trained employees for the manufacturing sector
of the industry is growing dramatically. We are
constantly looking for candidates who have a good
work ethic, reading and math skills, and a desire
for continuous improvement through learning.
Additional specialized training is available for
high school students through programs at Seacoast
School of Technology and Milford and Nashua High
Schools. Post-secondary students can receive this
training through community college programs such as
the one at New Hampshire Community Technical
College. I urge you to become part of this biotech
revolution and develop a career in this new
frontier. The opportunities are immense!"
Ronald J. Midgett, PhD, Operations Training
Manager, Lonza Biologics Inc.
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Michael Wu and Michael Littlefield
Seacoast School of Technology
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