Organizational example:
Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board
Organization/Program |
Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board |
Program Purpose |
To address the labor skills shortage created by the area’s major bioscience/technology company’s (Pfizer) $600 million dollars expansion project including building a clinical studies facility which forecasted over 2,000 new hires to participate in clinical drug trials research. |
Program Description |
In 2000, a group of employers, educators, industry leaders, economic development agencies and local, state and regional government officials was convened to design a training program for 200 Clinical Data Managers for the new facility. The group’s efforts resulted in the creation of the Clinical Data Manager Training Program, a 30 hr. course taught and developed by industry experts and instructors from local institutions of higher education. The course content included an interactive multimedia curriculum to create real work scenarios that develop industry-defined skill competencies. The curriculum was certified by the Society of Clinical Data Managers. Clinical Data Manager Training Program participants could access the One-Stop Career Center to receive soft-skill training and job search skills training. |
Progress |
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2004 ETA Recognition of Excellence report, “The program has enrolled 105 participants. Of the 105 trainees, 76 participants have completed the program. Of the 76 who completed the training, 58 trainees, or 76%, have secured jobs and 12, or 15%, were placed into internships. In addition, 45 persons, or 59%, have received promotions. The average wage per hour is $25.58. Also, a patent is being sought for its content, and industry is interested in purchasing this Clinical Data Manager Training Program. An area community college now offers a 2-year degree for Clinical Data Managers.” |
Contact Information |
Carol LaBelle, Director of Programs |
Information from Carol LaBelle at ECWIB and from U.S. Department of Labor, 2004.