Workforce Training Centers in Boston & Lowell
In January 2024, MassBio launched Bioversity, a 4,000-square-foot workforce training center located at the Southline Boston development in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. In March 2025, Bioversity will welcome its first cohort in Lowell at UMass Lowell.
At these facilities, 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
Donate
Bioversity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Massachusetts, welcomes tax-deductible donations to support its training facility and programs. View Bioversity’s IRS Determination Letter for more details.
Sponsor
Bioversity hosts annual fundraising events, offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities for both corporate and individual supporters. Discover more about their events and sponsorship options today.
Graduate Spotlight
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
