Innovation Crescent Work Ready Region

1. Innovation CrescentWork Ready Region 13 County Region Stretching from Clayton County to Oglethorpe County

2. VISION: The Innovation Crescent is internationally recognized as a unique hub of life science talent. GOALS: Retention and Expansion of existing LS industries Integrated and seamless education and workforce systems supporting the LS cluster Creating an environment that encourages entrepreneurs Alignment of education and WD resources to support LS Grow high-wage jobs 1

4. Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership Innovation Crescent Marketing Initiative, the regional coalition that is dedicated to supporting the future growth of Georgia’s life sciences. Comprised of 13 economic development entities and Chambers of Commerce Major accomplishment – financial contribution for development of marketing materials, logo and website and presentation for BIO 2008 in San Diego and BIO International in Atlanta 2009 Formalizing structure with a 501c3 3

5. Innovation Crescent Industry Network Operates as a Standing Committee of GABIO: Solvay Pharmaceuticals Sciele Elan Pharmaceuticals Normanco, Inc Altea Therapeutics Immucor Aderans Research UCB CIBA Vision Quintiles Medical Device Group Merial Emory University/Yerkes Primate Center 4

6. IC Industry Network - Challenges • Knowledge of training provided locally through industry organizations, post-secondary institutions and other training providers; • Multimodal training – flexible training to come to facility or be more timely relevant to operation’s needs • Ongoing communication channels needed between industry and industry; build relationship which ensures continuity • Internships / contact with educational providers • Continuous improvement, basic economic principles, alliance and supply chain management • Knowledge of global environment • Facilitation of communication between academia and industry • Recruitment – sharing of higher level talent pool • Common needs for training could include; cGMP, quality, regulatory overviews; FDA current issues/ updates • Marketing the state to prospective employees – help sell prospects on the region.

7. Critical Occupations Identified Biological Technicians Clinical Research Production Technicians Validation/process Engineers Quality Assurance Auditors Regulatory Compliance Scientists Managers in all functional areas Customer Service/Health Support 6

8. Data for Industry Network Group Mapping of Employers by industry sector, commuting patterns and Assets showing much more extensive LS industry than anticipated Over 300 Companies in Life Science in Georgia – most in the Innovation Crescent 7

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10. Georgia Life Sciences Future Threats

11. Focus of Work Ready Implementation Committee Work Ready Certificates – strategies to increase Go for the GOLD numbers Job Profiles aligned to the strategic industry Counties attaining Certified Work Ready Community targets 10

12. Region Score Card: 50% of certificates 15% Gold

13. WORK READY BEST PRACTICES Use of Workforce Board Mobile Units MOU’s with 6 Technical Colleges to proctor assessments Gwinnett County “WR Preferred” Gwinnett Mayor Challenge 12

14. Life Science Jobs Profiled/In Works • BioLab – Gwinnett County • Rhodia, chemical company in Barrow County – early stages (Plant manager chairing WR committee) • Micromeritics - Gwinnett • WIKA – Gwinnett – additional profiles within company • Kemira Chemicals – Cobb (R&D) • LifeLink – Gwinnett – discussion stages • Walton Medical • Quintiles • Sciele Pharma • Immucor – Scheduled for 2/26/09

15. Biotechnology Career Pathways Committee- Goals Develop and implement new high school biotechnology career pathway courses Develop and implement new biotechnology Science Elective – target 11th and 12th grades Increase biotechnology exposure in 7th, 8th and 9th grade science classes in target high schools and feeder middle schools Teacher training and equipment supply/teacher camps during summer 2008 – continuing Develop articulation agreements between 2+2+2 programs. 14

16. Biotechnology Research & DevelopmentCareer Pathway Four-course pathway approved by State School Board on July 10, 2008 Introduction to Healthcare Science Three new courses: Introduction to Biotechnology Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship/ Independent Research Project To be launched Fall 2009 15

17. Career Pathways Update - High school courses

18. Biotech Tasks for Existing Science Curricula • 7th and 9th grade biotech tasks approved by GDOE • Goal is to include ‘Georgia company context’ and post on GDOE website aligned with GPS and curriculum framework • Teacher training on tasks Oct 4; follow-up training Feb 21, 2009

20. Biotechnology Tasks for existing 7th Grade Life Science 19

21. Tracking articulation

22. Tracking articulation

23. NEXT STEPS • Prepare for BIO International in Atlanta, May 2009 • Prepare LS Workforce Needs report, April 2009 for Governor • Prepare Industry Network Action Plan solutions • Engage ICAPP/BOR to establish ICIN/Educational Institutes Committee • Bring the Western IC Up to Speed • Establish a working relationship with the Innovation Center and the Medical College of Georgia

24. Objective is to sustain and expand bioscience educational outreach and workforce development in the state Proposed Partners Georgia Bio (including the Biotechnology Institute), Department of Education, Technical College System of Georgia (Athens and Gwinnett Technical Colleges), Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, Department of Economic Development, Atlanta Regional Commission. Sustainability - BIO 2009 Legacy Project

25. Concept● Form an independent 501(c)(3) to provide unified and consistent approach● Build on Georgia Bioscience Technology Institute brand already developed