Individuals looking for a new career path in the life sciences are invited to register for St. Louis Community College’s Bridge to STEM-Life Science program.
The one-semester, 16-week program begins March 18. Classes will be taught in the state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories at the Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park, 1005 N. Warson Road, across from the Monsanto World Headquarters. In addition to science, math and computer courses and hands-on lab experience, individuals will receive career readiness training, gain job-seeking skills and assistance, and opportunities to network with biotechnology industry professionals.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will earn a Life Science Lab Assistant Certificate of Specialization from STLCC. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a life science laboratory or entry into STLCC’s biotechnology associate degree program.
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Participants must have a high school diploma or GED, and must be available to take classes 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Monday-Friday. Tuition and books are free to those who qualify.
To register for the Bridge to STEM-Life Science program, call 314-513-4961 and leave detailed contact information. Include the correct spelling of your first and last names, your current telephone number and an email address. The coordinator of the program will call you to provide more information.
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Established in 1962, St. Louis Community College is the largest community college district in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States. STLCC has four campuses – Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood – and annually serves more than 81,000 students through credit courses, continuing education and workforce development programs. For more information about STLCC, visit www.stlcc.edu.