Biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field

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A state biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more.

That’s according to Mark Thomas, chief strategy officer for Madison Area Technical College and leader of the Actualizing Biohealth Career Pathways project, one of several key initiatives getting funding through the state Tech Hub effort.

He spoke yesterday during a press conference at Milwaukee Area Technical College celebrating the state’s Tech Hub designation recently landing $49 million in federal funding. The ABC Pathways effort is getting $12.5 million in federal dollars and $1.5 million in state matching funds, and aims to train and place 2,000 workers in biohealth jobs within five years. Read more…