Together with MassBio, Bioversity serves as the nexus of learners, employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to make the whole of the life sciences workforce development landscape more efficient; enabling people to find jobs faster and employers to have easier access to a broader and more diverse talent pipeline.
Workforce Training Center at Southline Boston
In January 2024, MassBio opened Bioversity in a 4,000-square-foot workforce training center at the Southline Boston development in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
At this facility, Bioversity delivers a free 8-week training program for adults with a high school diploma, providing them a pathway toward rewarding entry-level careers in the life sciences. The curriculum focuses on developing learner’s technical skills as well as soft skills necessary to succeed and advance in a life sciences career. Bioversity has already placed students with AbbVie, Abcam, Flagship Lab Services, Foundation Medicine, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Bioversity’s Impact
- Average pre-enrollment income of $28,000 soars to $56,000+ after job placement
- 700 applicants and counting
- 96% of enrolled students are Black and/or Latino
- 76% of students live in Boston neighborhoods
- Graduates are landing full-time employment in roles like Lab Support Technician, Logistics Technician, Manufacturing Associate, Molecular Technician Associate, Senior Site Specialist, and more.
Support Bioversity
Bioversity operates a lab-based training center in Dorchester to provide a pathway for underrepresented and overlooked Boston-area residents to launch life-changing life sciences careers. There are many ways that you can support their mission and impact.
Financial Support
Bioversity is a Massachusetts incorporated 501c3 non-profit. They are actively seeking financial tax deductible donations to support the operations of their training facility and training programming.
View a copy of Bioversity’s IRS Determination Letter.
Event Sponsorship
Bioversity has annual fundraising events, providing a range of sponsorship opportunities to our corporate and individual supporters. Learn more about their events and sponsorship opportunities.
Donate
Individual donations are encouraged at any point. You can donate via their online form.
If you are seeking to donate more than $5,000 please reach out directly to Executive Director Zach Stanley to talk about the best options for giving.
What They’re Saying
“The City of Boston is excited to partner on making the MassBio Training Center at Southline a model for pathways into this dynamic, growing industry for our city and our region.”
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
“Training our residents right around the corner from where many of them live to provide them entry into rewarding careers in the life sciences is an integral part in the creation of a better future for our children.”
District 3 Councilor Frank Baker
“Programs available to a wider range of individuals, creating a path to a biopharmaceutical career by combining education with practical experience, like those through the MassBio Training Center at Southline, are critical to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive talent pool.”
Yolanda McLean, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
