One year ago, the Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative launched with a clear mission: to strengthen how our nation prepares, connects, and supports the workforce powering the life sciences.
Since then, that mission has moved from concept to execution.
expanding and strengthening Registered Apprenticeship models that create real, accessible career pathways; and building stronger alignment between industry, education, and workforce systems so talent development is not fragmented, but coordinated and responsive.
National apprenticeship standards are moving into action.
@ApprentiCareers and The Wistar Institute have launched the first Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician Registered Apprenticeship cohort with a biopharmaceutical manufacturer in New Jersey.
apprenticareers.org/apprenti…
A clear theme across workforce conversations at #BIO2026: building the bioscience talent pipeline takes industry, education, government, and economic development working together.
During Constructing the "Bioscience Pipeline: How Policy, Education, and Industry Drive Workforce Innovation" panel, speakers emphasized that employers must clearly communicate their talent needs so workforce programs can be proactive, aligned, and ready for the jobs of tomorrow.
Thank you to Mike Linehan, Kristin Jones, Ella Woger, Dr. Sunita Cooke, and Ariane Hogan for advancing this important conversation.
@induniv @BioCrossroads
At #BIO2026, speakers on “Registered Apprenticeships: A 360 View of the Biopharma Industry's Talent Solution” highlighted why Registered Apprenticeship programs are a smart workforce strategy for life sciences employers.
They help companies build talent from the ground up.
At #BIO2026, LSWC was pleased to lead “Securing America’s Biomanufacturing Future: Industry Forums in Action,” a conversation on how regional collaboration can strengthen U.S. biomanufacturing workforce readiness.
Leaders from North Carolina, Oregon, and Georgia shared how industry-led Manufacturers Forums are helping companies address shared challenges around workforce development, supply chain readiness, permitting, policy, and long-term regional competitiveness.
LSWC is heading to #BIO2026.
Join us for two workforce-focused sessions featuring Liisa Bozinovic, with leaders from Eli Lilly, Thermo Fisher, Genentech, Pfizer, U.S. DOL, NCLifeSci, and MiraCosta College.
lifesciencesworkforce.org/ev…
Ask a student to name 3 life sciences careers outside healthcare.
Then ask an adult.
If most people struggle to answer, that’s a workforce problem.
Students can’t pursue pathways they don’t know exist.
Watch the full roundtable recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=3py34t7U…
Maria Thacker-Goethe, President & CEO of Georgia Life Sciences and LSWC Co-founder & Board Secretary, represented LSWC at #SynBioBeta2026 during “Bio-Ready America: Advancing Bioliteracy to Power the U.S. Bioeconomy.”
#Bioliteracy is workforce strategy.












