"Danielson's internship stems from a commitment between Bayer and the City of Berkeley to expand on-ramps to biotechnology careers, via the Biotech Partners program. The program connects youth who might not otherwise have considered biotech an option with paid learning opportunities, expanding the biotech talent pool. Bayer and the City came together in 1994 to launch the wholly independent nonprofit Biotech Partners, which pairs students with paid internships, academic support and wraparound services to persist in pursuing educational goals."
"Historically, 100% of Biotech Partners students have graduated high school, and 97% go on to post-secondary education, many to Biotech Partners' community college program, said Executive Director Lynda Gayden. Biotech Partners' pioneering program, in partnership with Bayer and over 35 corporate partners, has successfully opened pathways to STEM careers for more than 5,050 students, facilitating nearly 2,000 industry-based internships. Students have earned a cumulative $4.278 million, and the program has placed 100% of community college graduates seeking bioscience employment in full-time jobs."
A high school intern worked seven weeks in biopharmaceutical manufacturing at Bayer's West Berkeley facility, performing tasks such as checking expiration dates, maintaining sanitary conditions and recording critical information. The internship resulted from a partnership between Bayer and the City of Berkeley that created the Biotech Partners program to expand on-ramps to biotechnology careers. Biotech Partners provides paid internships, academic support and wraparound services and partners with over 35 corporate entities. Historically, 100% of program students graduate high school, 97% pursue post-secondary education, and community college graduates seeking bioscience jobs secure full-time employment.
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