NCBioImpact is a group of organizations in the U.S. state of North Carolina created to enhance the trained workforce for biotechnology and other life science employers by educating students and retraining incumbent workers.
[1] As a result of that study, a partnership among industry, government, academic leaders and nonprofits, such as the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and NCBIO, submitted a proposal to provide unique training to increase the number of workers to the Golden LEAF Foundation.
"[3] As an example, two major companies, Novartis and Merck & Co. located facilities in North Carolina after considering all factors, including the hands-on training programs offered by the university and community college systems.
BTEC has also trained influenza vaccine manufacturing employees from around the world as part of a contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
BTEC also offers analytical testing and development services for the biopharmaceutical industry, government and academia for preparation for preclinical trials and commercialization.