Bedford County Technical Center, Lampire Biological Laboratories, Allegany College of Maryland & Bedford County Development Association Partners in

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1 Bedford County Technical Center, Lampire Biological Laboratories, Allegany College of Maryland & Bedford County Development Association Partners in Educational Advancement, Partners in Workforce Development

2 It s Revolutionary!

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4 Let s go back even further

5 Hmmm. Well, maybe not that far

6 The Vision: Create a Agriculture/Biotech Program to grow the rural community from farm to Pharm by developing the future technical workforce for companies in Bedford County. The vision and the program was pushed by locals who wanted to bring an agricultural program back to the center of the county. Wayne Koontz Tom Wakefield Allen Sell, Ph.D. Superintendent of Bedford Area School District

7 Bette Slayton, BCDA, introduced Allen Sell to Gregory Krug, Malcolm Koontz and Gary Klinger of Lampire Biological Laboratories. Together they became a cohesive unit with a common goal. Soon after they started the advisory committee and wrote grant applications for the implementation of the Ag/Biotech Program, creating the biotech center and a workforce for synergy with the company. Bette Slayton President, BCDA Working with Lampire helped Allen to realize the importance of partnership with the community. As stated by Allen, my job is to reflect and shape society. By working with Gregory, I have the opportunity to do both. From left to right: Allen Sell, Superintendent of Bedford Area School District, Mickey Flynn, former President of PA BIO, Rosalind Servinsky, formerly with Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Gregory Krug, President, Lampire Biological Laboratories

8 Decision is made to go forward with curriculum though no NOCTI test exists to certify the graduates. Lampire and many others push for the desired certification to give the program credibility. PDE grants permission for the program and Scott Myers is hired. So what needs to comes first? The workforce or the employers? With Lampire in the mix the program has both. Lampire has always been committed to the development of educational programs and the betterment of curriculum for all students. The program has already come a long way. Originally program was located in a double wide trailer on the BCTC property while the grant funding was obtained for expansion of facilities. Scott Myers BCTC Instructor, Agriscience/Biotechnology Where it all began

9 After a few years of the program working in trailers, the $6 million dollar PlanCon Project for the BCTC Extension was approved. Construction of the new wing began in The BCTC New Labs opened for the 2010/11 school year! Where we are today!

10 The BCTC location is a short 10 minute drive from Lampire facilities, making it the perfect partner to have a scientist or technician for an in house visit at BCTC, or having the students come for a personalized tour of world class biotech labs and facilities. Giving local students with interest in the life sciences the knowledge that these facilities are right here, in their backyard, reinforces that these types of jobs are already in Bedford County. Easy to work with. The instructor asks questions when needed or for lab support if desired. Esther Grana expanded the COOP program to now include Biotechnology and Agriculture Dr. Dena Mobus expanded the Senior Challenge Program to include Biotechnology and Agriculture SENIOR CHALLENGE Esther Grana COOP Coordinator Dena Mobus, Ph.D. Senior Challenge Coordinator

11 Allegany College of Maryland The program got creative by utilizing an already existing partnership with Allegany College of Maryland. ACM already had an articulation agreement with the BCTC and agreed to utilize some space within the expansion to increase their offerings at the BCTC as well utilizing the new laboratory space.

12 BCTC has established a partnership with ACM to facilitate all adult education programs at BCTC through the Center for Continuing Education With an office located on-site at BCTC, ACM offers 53 adult education programs Approximately 250 adult education students participate each semester ACM and the BCTC also created postsecondary education opportunities for residents. The Technical Center doubles as a branch campus of ACM focusing on RN Nursing, science, chemistry and biology. Using BCTC s new state of the art facility, both secondary students and community members can take courses and earn credits toward a bachelor s or associate s degree. BCTC and ACM have developed articulation agreements and BCTC students may take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities through ACM.

13 The work between Lampire and the BCTC is based upon the current needs of the industry 2015 has seen the implementation of the much sought after NOCTI testing. This now provides the BCTC Biotech testing which gives the program credibility. Areas of current focus are: Genetics Microbiology Buffers Molar Calculations Botany Zebrafish Anatomy Basic Laboratory Equipment Functions

14 AAALAC NIH/OLAW Animal Welfare Assurance FDA Registered Blood & Device Establishment USDA Licensed Dealer USDA Registered Research Facility EC No. 1069/2009 & EU No. 142/2011 Compliant

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16 State-of-the-art laboratories and vivariums with class 10,000 clean rooms House small laboratory, large domestic and transgenic animals for custom antisera, donor sera, and red cell production programs Processing of human and animal blood products, and specialty tissues

17 Custom Antibodies Immunochemistry Services Blood & Biological Products Immunochemicals & Related Reagents Specialized products and services

18 Project Management & Technical Support Team Molecular Biologists Veterinarians Veterinarian and Animal Care Team The foundation of our growth and our client s success is our expert personnel. Comprised of over 100 professionals with a wide array of backgrounds. Our focused teams are what sets Lampire apart from all others. As experts in their respective fields they effectively allow Lampire to exceed all needs and expectations of our clients. Manufacturing and Production Team Quality Assurance Team Project Manufacturing Quality Veterinarian Management Assurance and & Animal Technical Production Team Care Support Team Team Extensive Over experience Staff 60 years Veterinarians of from experience throughout the Emergency Diagnostic, In the medical Back-up Pharmaceutical device Veterinary and and Care AALAS Certified Diagnostic Biotech Animal industries industry Care Technicians Veterinarian and Animal Care Team Manufacturing and Production Team Quality Assurance Team

19 Lampire has a long history with the promotion of educational advancement. We have close ties and work on a continuous basis with many educational entities from advisory boards and school board memberships, to awards, and hands on tours for students: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSHIP Kensington Health Sciences Academy The Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist Temple University School of Pharmacy s Board of Visitors EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Bedford County Technical Center Bucks County Community College Delaware Valley University Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Montgomery County Community College Northampton Community College

20 EDUCATIONAL AWARDS 2015 Education Workforce Leadership Award, Pennsylvania Department of Education Development of an Education Industry Partnership in the Field of Biotechnology in conjunction with Bedford County Technical Center 2008 Education Workforce Leadership Award, Pennsylvania Department of Education Development of an Education Industry Partnership in the Field of Biotechnology in conjunction with Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center 2007 Ecybermission Competition Northeast Regional Criteria Winner in conjunction with Pennridge High School EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COLLABORATIONS Bedford County Technical Center Bucks County Community College Deep Run Nursery School Delaware Valley University Everett High School Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Hatboro-Horsham High School Montgomery County Community College Mt. Aloysius College Penn State University Pennridge High School Spring Cove High School St. Francis University The Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist

21 Kensington Health Science Academy New program being initiated.. And students are flourishing! Raymond John President & Co-Founder of the Organization 12 Plus James Williams Principal KHSA PA Governor Tom Wolf meeting KHSA students

22 A World Leading Biotechnology Company partnered with local educational leaders & institutions, working together to promote the exceptional opportunities for all students in the area where they live!... REVOLUTIONARY indeed!

23 Expanded Manufacturing Partnership

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27 BCTC Receives Check from the ARC

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