Texcell-North America Celebrates Achievement: First Graduate of Maryland Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program
FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Texcell-North America, a prominent name in the field of custom cell culture and virology biosafety testing proudly announces a significant milestone with the graduation of Dwight Jones, the first graduate of the Maryland Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program.
- FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Texcell-North America, a prominent name in the field of custom cell culture and virology biosafety testing proudly announces a significant milestone with the graduation of Dwight Jones, the first graduate of the Maryland Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program.
- - Alysia Birkholz, Texcell-North America
Texcell-North America was one of the leading biotech companies that worked with the Maryland Department of Labor and Frederick Community College to develop the Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program and hosted an apprentice position alongside with other companies such as Lonza and Kite Pharma. - As the inaugural graduate of the Maryland Biotechnology Apprenticeship Program, Mr. Jones shared insights into his journey, beginning with an interest sparked during the challenging times of COVID-19.
- He transitioned from a biology major to a hands-on biotech program at Frederick Community College, seizing the opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship program that seamlessly integrated academic knowledge with practical experience.