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Education and workforce development - Georgia Biosciences carries out initiatives in education and workforce development to accelerate the alignment of Georgia's current and future workforce with the needs of its Life sciences industry. The workforce development programming focuses on connecting education and career pathway development with Georgia's work ready program and places it in an industry-focused context led by an industry network. Activities include career awareness programs, curricula development and implementation, teacher trainings, a mentoring program, and solutions design and execution. With support from the state of Georgia, gabiosciences launched the first teacher training program in the country specific to stem education, serving more than 30 counties in rural Georgia. 370 teachers trained, impacting over 50,000 students (75% in title 1 schools). Gabiosciences also operates an equipment depot to support stem education by providing free stem supplies and equipment to classrooms throughout the state, with over 615,142 of supplies and equipment donated in 2023 for distribtuion to teachers and schools. Gabiosciences is leading an initiative funded by nsf to operate and scale a biotechnician assistant credentialing exam (bace) program.

Life sciences and digital health - Georgia Biosciences works to advance the growth of Georgia's Life sciences industry and foster strategic partnerships that can create a healthier world and strengthen economic development in the region. Initiatives and programs include public policy information forums, executive roundtables, educational panels on industry trends and innovations, capital forums, and entreprenurial trainings. The annual conference is the largest Life sciences conference in the southeast and showcases the most advanced Life science research and product developments not only in biomedicine and medical devices, but also in agriculture and bioenergy. Meetings and events are open to company executives, university administrators and scientists, government leaders, investors, and public policy experts. This summit, along with many other meetings, panel discussions, seminars, and other events throughout the year, provides a network for the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities. Topics of these gatherings include biotech, scientific research, medical devices, and upcoming legislation related to the Life sciences industry. On average, Georgia Biosciences hosts approximately 40 programs and events.