ABOUT CASTL
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) delivers on the economic and sectoral demand for individuals who are work-ready to enter, thrive and meet the needs of the fast-growing Canadian biomanufacturing industry. CASTL delivers specialized training in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to post-secondary students and industry employees through e-learning courses, in-class and virtual theory training and hands on training.
A national initiative of the PEI BioAlliance, with headquarters and the first biomanufacturing training facility open in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CASTL is expanding its national network with training facilities planned for Quebec and British Columbia.
CASTL is the exclusive provider of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research, and Training (NIBRT) licensed training programs in Canada. CASTL is supported by National Lead Partner adMare Academy. The adMare Academy is dedicated to providing the specialized training required to foster the next generation of highly qualified personnel who will drive the growth of Canadian life science companies.
ABOUT CASTL
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) delivers on the economic and sectoral demand for individuals who are work-ready to enter, thrive and meet the needs of the fast-growing Canadian biomanufacturing industry. CASTL delivers specialized training in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to post-secondary students and industry employees through e-learning courses, in-class and virtual theory training and hands on training.
A national initiative of the PEI BioAlliance, with headquarters and the first biomanufacturing training facility open in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CASTL is expanding its national network with training facilities planned for Quebec and British Columbia.
CASTL is the exclusive provider of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research, and Training (NIBRT) licensed training programs in Canada. CASTL is supported by National Lead Partner adMare Academy. The adMare Academy is dedicated to providing the specialized training required to foster the next generation of highly qualified personnel who will drive the growth of Canadian life science companies.
Exclusive provider of
NIBRT licensed training
CASTL is the exclusive provider of National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) licensed training programs in Canada. Based in Ireland, NIBRT develops and delivers state-of-the-art training and education programs for the world’s leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing companies and partner academic institutions.
Exclusive provider of
NIBRT licensed training
CASTL is the exclusive provider of National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) licensed training programs in Canada. Based in Ireland, NIBRT develops and delivers state-of-the-art training and education programs for the world’s leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing companies and partner academic institutions.
OUR VISION
CASTL is the recognized leader of talent development in Canada’s world-renowned life sciences sector. CASTL facilitates ongoing collaborative relationships between industry and academia, providing innovative training solutions across the country. CASTL is the talent engine that powers Canada’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
WHY CASTL? WHY NOW?
Currently, there is a disconnect between theoretical knowledge and training, and the skills to meet industry needs and support growth. This challenge, coupled with the rapid growth of Canada’s bioscience sector, creates the need for a larger labour pool, and one that is highly-skilled and qualified. CASTL will address these gaps with industry-informed programming consisting of world-class curriculum, hands-on technical training, and real-world performance that will ensure highly skilled and qualified personnel will power the growth and success of Canada’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
FOR INDUSTRY
CASTL’s unique training program allows current employees the opportunity to learn and practice complex bioprocessing procedures. Working with our academic partners, CASTL provides students with a pipeline of highly-skilled and qualified employees, who are work-ready. CASTL pairs theoretical knowledge with hands-on technical training and professional skills development, to establish confidence, build job satisfaction and increase retention.
FOR ACADEMIA
CASTL collaborates with post-secondary institutions to support their delivery of bioscience curriculum that is dynamic and industry informed. With a specialization in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, students at participating institutions will have access to industry-informed training giving them a competitive edge and the credentials they need to grow in their careers.