Project Name: |
MichBio BioConnections Project |
Project Address: |
3520 Green Court, P.O. Box 130199, Ann Arbor, MI 48113 |
Amount Requested: |
$900,000 |
Federal Department or Agency: |
Department of Labor |
Individual or entity requesting this appropriation: |
MichBio |
Value to Michigan’s 15th Congressional District and the American taxpayer: |
The BioConnections project would: 1) develop a statewide employer-designed training program for bio-manufacturing/processing technicians and competency-based certification; 2) expand existing job placement services via technology improvements, hosting of career fairs, and enhanced outreach, recruitment and screening system; 3) subsidized coop placement with bioscience companies and integration with "Intern in Michigan" program; and 4) replicate and embed program design statewide. |