BioHive to launch Returnship Initiative
13 Agosto 2024 - 12:44PM
BioHive, a nonprofit public-private partnership dedicated to brand,
build and bring together Utah’s life science and healthcare
innovation ecosystem, today announced the launch of a BioHive Life
Sciences Returnship Initiative (LSRI). The mission of LSRI is to
expand workforce opportunities for those re-entering the workforce
after an absence to build their resume and gain current and
relevant experience. Additionally, the LSRI will help industry tap
into a valuable talentpool. The initiative is funded in part by the
Talent Ready Utah Return-to-Work Work Grant. “The Returnship
program is an important step toward fostering a more inclusive and
impactful workforce,” said Aimee Edwards, Executive Director of
BioHive. “Offering tailored resources for life sciences-specific
opportunities will give individuals the support and confidence they
need to bring their unique skills and experiences to the industry.”
BioHive will focus on support for returnships in research-based
roles such as scientists, researchers, engineers, and
technologists, with plans to expand the offerings to non-research
based roles within the industry in following years. The initiative
will kick off with a three-part workshop series to prepare
returners to apply for returnship opportunities at four host life
sciences companies, ARUP Laboratories, Denali Therapeutics,
Recursion and Seek Labs. Educational material will be provided in
partnership with Tech-Moms and industry mentors from the BioHive
Women in Tech and Science Chapter. “BioHive WITS chapter is
fostering strong relations between industry, community groups and
individuals in STEM to facilitate a smooth and accelerated on-ramp
back into the rapidly advancing science & tech workforce here
in Utah,” said Alison O’Mahony, Vice President of Pharmaceutical
Research at Seek Labs and BioHive WITS Leadership Team. “This
Returnship program was established as a way to provide meaningful
opportunities, practical guidance and build a supportive community
for folks returning to work in science & tech space after a
prolonged absence.”To learn more about the initiative, apply for
returnships, or to become a host company, please visit
https://www.biohive.com/returnships/
About BioHive
BioHive is a thriving collective of more than 1,600 companies
representing the life science and healthcare innovation ecosystem
of Utah's economy. Established in 2021, BioHive is a public-private
partnership to brand, build and bring together Utah's life science
and healthcare innovation ecosystem. BioHive seeks to connect,
unite and support the industry and broader ecosystem with a focus
on serving our community. BioHive includes researchers, developers,
and manufacturers of therapeutics, devices, and diagnostics, as
well as laboratory facilities, healthcare delivery systems, digital
health, health IT, and supply-chain businesses that support these
industries. Utah is one of America's fastest-growing life science
communities since 2012, employing more than 182,000 people directly
and indirectly. BioHive is leading the way with crucial innovations
that boost our state's economy and help patients around the
globe.
Aimee Edwards
BioHive
801-755-3085
aimee@biohive.com