Think you need a four-year degree to break into biotech? Think again. Today, we’re joined by Laura and John from Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to biotech careers.
Through Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, GMGI offers an alternative path into the industry—providing hands-on lab training for students without requiring a bachelor’s degree.
With an impressive 88% job placement rate, the academy equips graduates with real-world skills that help them land full-time biotech jobs in just 10 months. But how does this program work, and what does it mean for the future of biotech hiring?
We’ll break it all down, answer listener-submitted questions in our Career Corner segment, and explore how GMGI is challenging traditional career paths in STEM.
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