Elevate
Program

Launch your career in the
biomanufacturing industry.

Become a part of the national solution for pandemic preparedness, work in an industry that is focused on saving lives with innovative medicines, or that creates other food and health products through bioprocesses. Blend your passion for science with making an impact.

Subjects

Resume and LinkedIn profile development

Job search techniques

Networking skills

Interview skills

Understanding individual work styles

Technology in the job search process

Elevate
Program

CASTL’s Elevate Program is a 6-week national initiative aimed at advancing Canada's biomanufacturing sector through comprehensive training. After completing this training, participants will have the skills required for high demand technician roles in biomanufacturing, as well as receive support in applying for new roles.

This program offers a combination of self-directed and instructor-led remote learning along with hands-on experience at a CASTL training facility. In addition to technical training, participants will benefit from professional development, networking opportunities, and job search coaching and will have the opportunity to attend networking sessions with industry experts.

The in-person training component will take place at a CASTL biomanufacturing training facility, where experienced industry trainers will provide instruction at our state-of-art training facilities . This program is designed to assist younger workers, new Canadians, diverse populations, and others in recognizing their transferable skills, acquiring new knowledge, and launching a career in Canada's rapidly growing biomanufacturing sector.

Deadline to apply for the next cohort is May 13th, 2024. Start date May 20th, 2024.

Program Overview

Delivered over six weeks, the Elevate Program will deliver training that will provide participants with the following technical skills and knowledge:

Working aseptically
Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Gowning for work in a biomanufacturing environment
Cleaning a biomanufacturing environment
Use of the basic and foundational equipment common in operator roles
Knowledge and understanding of equipment used in a biomanufacturing environment
Understanding the various roles and processes in a biomanufacturing environment

In additional to technical training, participants will engage in professional development sessions including topics like:

Resume and LinkedIn profile development
Job search techniques
Networking skills
Interview skills
Understanding individual work styles
Technology in the job search process

Applicant Profile: Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

Be legally allowed to work in Canada
Work permit holders must have one year remaining on the permit before the start of the program
Currently reside in Canada
Pay the $150 +tax enrolment fee
Have a minimum of 3 years of work experience outside of high school and post-secondary studies (work experience can be outside of Canada, does not need to be 3 consecutive years, can include volunteering, and can be a combination of full- and part-time work)
Demonstrate English proficiency
Be able to work independently and safely
Be available for the 10 weeks of programming (for a blend of part- and full-time)
Be committed and ready to transition into the biomanufacturing industry upon program completion
Have a computer or tablet, reliable internet, web camera and microphone
Be available for live virtual sessions for up to 10 hours per week
Be available for one week of on-site training and associated travel to a CASTL training facility

Benefits of the Program

Part-time learning
Hybrid of remote and in-person training
Self-paced online training
Instructor-led training conducted by expert trainers and facilitators in the field
Job application coaching
Job readiness and search skills to get you into a job faster