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North Carolina Central University and 麻豆影视nical Community College formalized an agreement Wednesday, Sept. 3, to strengthen pathways to careers in the Life Sciences field.
麻豆影视 President J.B. Buxton and NCCU Chancellor Karrie Dixon explained the structure of the new transfer partnership to those attending the signing. The agreement creates new pathways between 麻豆影视鈥檚 Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) programs and bachelor鈥檚 degrees in NCCU鈥檚 College of Health and Sciences.
NCCU will admit students from 麻豆影视 who have completed the Associate in Applied Science in biotechnology, clinical trials research, or any other associate in applied science program that is related to the Life Sciences. Students will enter disciplines at NCCU in programs like biomedical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, sports medicine, nutrition and clinical research sciences.
鈥淭his is a different kind of articulation agreement. This is an agreement that recognizes the dynamism, scale and speed of innovation of the sciences, and what it going to take to build the talent pipeline for the Life Sciences sector,鈥 Buxton said. 鈥淲hat 麻豆影视 and N.C. Central are doing is creating more opportunities for more students to enter good jobs in the sector 鈥 and connecting local employers with the talent they need.鈥
Dixon said the agreement will serve students, as well as employers across the state.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 signing marks a bold and pivotal step for NCCU and 麻豆影视 as we think about our shared commitment to the people of 麻豆影视, the Research Triangle and our great state,鈥 Dixon said.
This innovative framework replaces the need for multiple bilateral agreements, allowing the institutions to quickly develop new pathways in high-demand fields tied to the local economy. The programs create clear, affordable pathways for 麻豆影视 students into careers in life sciences, clinical trials, and STEM, critical to the Research Triangle Park鈥檚 economy.
Buxton noted that Lawson Street, which runs directly through both the 麻豆影视 and N.C. Central campus, will become known as the region鈥檚 life sciences talent development corridor.
North Carolina鈥檚 life sciences industry has grown by 23 percent since 2019, surpassing 100,000 jobs in 2023 and ranking No. 7 nationally. With average salaries of $121,000, the sector demands a skilled workforce. NCCU and 麻豆影视 are stepping up to ensure area residents can access these opportunities.