Biotech Boot Camp

Interested in a career in the Biotech Manufacturing Industry?

The Biotech Boot Camp is an innovative, 4-week, training program designed to help job seekers gain the fundamental skills necessary to enter Frederick’s growing biotech industry. The program is intended for both first-time and experienced workers looking for a new career pathway. Following the successful completion of the course, program participants will be guaranteed an interview with local/regional biotech companies.

The next BioTech Boot Camp session will take place in August-September in Frederick, Maryland.

Program Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Reliable transportation
  • Available to attend the full training course
  • Must be available for full-time work following the training and interview process

Program Overview

  • NO COST for participants
  • No prior biotech experience required
  • Hands-on Training

The application link will become available following the information session and close July 21st. 

Please note, this training is to prepare you for a job and to connect you with local employers.
This program does not guarantee a job.

Virtual Information Session

To learn more about the August-September 2026 Biotech Boot Camp, please register for the Virtual Information Session. 

WEBINAR SESSION

  • July 8, 2026
  • 10:00 AM
  • Virtual – Zoom
LOCATION

ZOOM Webinar

COST

There is no cost to attend this webinar, but you must register via the link above.

CONTACT

For questions regarding this webinar, please contact:

Sara Keith
skeith@mdmep.org

Sponsor the BioTech Boot Camp

Help strengthen Maryland's biotech workforce while increasing your organization's visibility among employers, industry partners, and future talent.

The Biotech Boot Camp is a four-week workforce training program that equips job seekers with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in Frederick’s expanding biotechnology industry.

Your sponsorship can directly elevate your visibility with both employers looking to hire and participants gaining in-demand skills while supporting workforce development and talent pipeline growth in Maryland.

BioTech Boot camp Sponsor - $3,500

Designed for organizations that want maximum visibility and deep engagement with Maryland’s future manufacturing workforce.

Benefits include: 

  • Title Recognition as a BioTech Boot Camp Sponsor on select promotional materials, including the event page and social media
  •  Logo featured prominently on the boot camp application page and in pre-event communications. 
  •  Recognition during the BioTech informational session webinar and in-Person student graduation. 
  •  Opportunity to provide two-minute remarks at the in-person student graduation. 
  •  Social media shout-outs and inclusion in Maryland MEP promotional posts leading up to the boot camp.

Employer Champion - $2,000

Perfect for manufacturing employers seeing strong visibility and connection to workforce participants.

Benefits include: 

  • Recognition as an Employer Champion during the program
  • Logo recognition on the boot camp event page and select promotional materials
  • Priority access to interview and hire boot camp graduates upon program completion. 
  • Social media shout-outs and inclusion in Maryland MEP promotional posts leading up to the boot camp.
 
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