Wake Tech Partners on Amgen Expansion Project - Wake Tech

Summary

Wake Tech is partnering with Amgen to train a workforce for the biotech company's $1 billion expansion in Wake County. The partnership includes a comprehensive apprenticeship program set to launch in January, providing future employees with hands-on experience and training at Wake Tech's Southern Wake Campus.

This collaboration is a significant development for the apprenticeship landscape, illustrating how educational institutions and companies can work together to address workforce needs while providing valuable training opportunities for aspiring professionals in the biotech sector.

Why this matters for apprenticeships

This story highlights the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and companies in creating effective apprenticeship programs. Such partnerships not only prepare a skilled workforce but also demonstrate the potential for 'learn-and-earn' models to meet industry needs.