Upskilling Learners for Quality and Regulatory Careers: An Online, Stackable Micro-Credential Program in Colorado
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The U.S. life sciences industry, including biotechnology, employs 2.2 million people and continues to grow rapidly, creating intense competition for a limited talent pool. Companies reported importing talent from other states and countries to meet these needs while also removing barriers by expanding remote positions and reconsidering baseline educational requirements. As the biotechnology sector strives to improve health equity, it will be critical to train, recruit, and retain an inclusive and equitable workforce. Many companies report recruiting individuals with certificates, often strategically partnering with institutes of higher education to train and secure the talent required. The University of Colorado, Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus has partnered with the Colorado Bioscience Institute and nearly 40 representatives from industry to build a micro-credential program and diversify the workforce in Colorado and across the United States. Online, non-degree pathways are an innovative new tool for learner-centered inclusivity and aligning educational outcomes with industrial needs.
