Health and Science Pipeline Initiative

07/13/2021

Sharing an opportunity...Professional Development for Middle and High School Science, Health, CTE and Physical Educators.

Get Free Access to Smart Hearts!
Register for a virtual professional learning event from 3 - 4:30 pm.
Upon registration a ZOOM link will be provided.
July 21
http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1021-202115
August 10
http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1021-202116
October 4
http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1021-202117
EP Save A Life will provide participants
who attend and complete the post-event
survey with a $50 Amazon gift card.

05/18/2021

Sharing on behalf of Biocom Institute...

We love to hear and learn from educators! We are excited to provide a unique interactive workshop with Genentech and Illumina. They will facilitate an industry/educator focus group discussion on how to best support life science/biotech high school teachers. We hope to see you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dKyMCE5

05/11/2021

K-14 Educators - Join us for the Regional Cross-Sector Discussion Forum: Emerging Occupations in Advanced Manufacturing & Biotechnology
Thursday, May 13, 2021
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Register here https://cccconfer.zoom.us/.../tJYudeyvqT8jHtLkONaSRdLQ0xK...
Learn about emerging occupations in Adv. Manufacturing and Biotechnology sectors: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (including Quality Control Analysts) and Compliance Officers (including Regulatory Affairs Specialists). The goal of this discussion forum is to highlight the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA’s) and career paths in Quality Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, and to discuss how these occupations play an essential role in our bio-manufacturing workforce.

This virtual event will include a Labor Market Information presentation by the San Diego-Imperial Centers of Excellence and will feature a panel of experts from Dexcom, BioOnline, and Microtek, Inc.

05/05/2021

K-14 Educators - Join us! Health Sector Focus: Creative Ways to Teach Diverse Learners: It's all about Engagement
Thursday, May 20, 2021
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Register here https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdeCopj0pE9b5WmvOcRko-NvLd94DUSt5

05/05/2021

K-14 Educators - Join us for the Regional Cross-Sector Discussion Forum: Emerging Occupations in Advanced Manufacturing & Biotechnology
Thursday, May 13, 2021
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Register here https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudeyvqT8jHtLkONaSRdLQ0xKPB8l8xeFe

We invite K-14 educators and college students to join the May 13 discussion forum to learn about emerging occupations in Adv. Manufacturing and Biotechnology sectors: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (including Quality Control Analysts) and Compliance Officers (including Regulatory Affairs Specialists). The goal of this discussion forum is to highlight the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA’s) and career paths in Quality Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, and to discuss how these occupations play an essential role in our bio-manufacturing workforce. This virtual event will include a Labor Market Information presentation by the San Diego-Imperial Centers of Excellence and will feature a panel of experts from Dexcom, BioOnline, and more! See attached event flyer and labor market reports on the mentioned occupations.

04/08/2021

K-14 Educators - Join us for the Regional K-14 Biotechnology & Life Sciences Sector Discussion Forum
April 22, 2021 3:00-4:00PM
Register here https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcuGrrzsvHdBdcQ0A5ZPK6S8fiTUShqG4
The San Diego & Imperial Counties Community College’s invite you to join this month’s forum that will feature a regional program highlight from Barbara Juncosa, Ph.D. Biomanufacturing Department Chair & Professor, about the Biomanufacturing Bachelor's Degree Program (BDP) at Mira Costa College. In addition, Geoff Toner, MS, MB (ASCP), Director of Curriculum Development at Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB) will share about their advanced training pathways in bioprocessing and give an interactive tour of the JIB lab facilities. He will also highlight how the JIB provides the opportunity for our regional Biomanufacturing BDP students to continue their advanced training in collaboration with the JIB’s 1-year M.S. program as well as an Industry-Sponsored PhD in Bioprocess Engineering. This pathway offers a potential decrease in a student’s education timeline by 2-5 years, plus concurrent employment.

This month’s forum will feature a regional program highlight from Barbara Juncosa, Ph.D. Biomanufacturing Department Chair & Professor, about the Biomanufacturing Bachelor's Degree Program (BDP) at Mira Costa College. Guest speaker, Geoff Toner, MS, MB (ASCP), Director of Curriculum Development at...

03/19/2021

Registration for Resilient Careers: Explore Your Future in Health and Biotech is now open! Join SDCOE for 5 days of presentations and career panels (and even an analysis of a recorded knee surgery) featuring some of the region’s most prominent health care providers, research institutes, and medical companies, including…
• Scripps
• Sharp
• Salk Institute
• Pfizer
• San Diego Blood Bank
• And more! View the event agenda for info on all of the sessions and presenters. Please note that this agenda is still being updated, so sessions may be added or changed.

K12 educators can register on behalf of their school’s students using the link below. We will then provide you digital permission slips for your students, and later, the links to all of the event content. You and your students may attend the entire conference, just one session, or anything in between. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details
Where: Online via Zoom. Register at the event website - https://cte.innovatesd.org/healthandbiotech.html
When: Mon, April 19th – Friday, April 23rd; Session times vary by day. Check the agenda for more info: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q12oaC3pyHQlORZdnmO8MkLBKNWCcyhLkKr_h56RT8Y/edit =0
Who: students and educators grades 8-14

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Sheet1 For event information visit https://cte.innovatesd.org/healthandbiotech.html For event questions contact [email protected] Date,Time (PST),Activity Title ,Description,Organization

03/02/2021

Biocom Institute invites middle school, high school, and community college educators to their inaugural Life Science XP Education Symposium on April 28th and 29th. This event will bring together K12 educators, nonprofits, and employers who are reimagining Life Science/Biotech learning experiences in schools. Participants can attend professional learning activities and networking opportunities to learn from industry experts and one another. Find out how you can start and grow your biotech and life sciences pathway programs to better equip students with the industry’s in-demand skills – register now!

2021 Life Science XP Education Symposium Registration

02/26/2021

Sharing: The Health Care Communicators of Southern California will be accepting applications for our 2020 Scholarship between April 1st, 2021 until June 30th, 2021.

High School seniors and college students currently enrolled in a San Diego, Orange County, Riverside, and Los Angeles school district who plan to enter the field of health care upon graduation are invited to submit an application for the opportunity to win a minimum of a $2000 scholarship, courtesy of AMN Healthcare, the title sponsor of The Finest Awards.

See attached guidelines to share with students and high schools in your district, but I have pasted them below for your convenience as well. Please email entries, including a letter of recommendation and copy of transcripts, to:
Mrs. Poolak Forutanpour, HCC Scholarship Chair: [email protected].

All entries must be received for judging between April 1st and June 30th, 2021.

Visit for more information: http://www.hccsc.org/AMN/HCC-Scholarship

12/08/2020

Grossmont Healthcare District Offers $210,000 for Students in Health Careers
https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2020/12/04/grossmont-healthcare-district-offers-210000-for-students-in-health-careers/

The application deadline for all scholarships is Feb. 12. Interested students can learn more at grossmonthealthcare.org/scholarships.

Learn about the Grossmont Healthcare District Scholarship Programs - Richard J. Bea Nursing, Health Tech, and High School Health Career Scholarships.

10/13/2020

Sharing another great opportunity!

Junior Achievement (JA) of San Diego is partnering with JA of Dallas to bring a virtual interactive discussion with Susan Salka, CEO of AMN Healthcare on Thursday October 15th, 12:00-1:00pm. These discussions are targeted at middle school to adult. Register here

All ages welcome!