CASTL
Elevate Program

• Working aseptically
• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Gowning for work in a biomanufacturing environment
• Cleaning a biomanufacturing environment
• Use of the basic and foundational equipment common in operator roles
• Knowledge and understanding of equipment used in a biomanufacturing environment
• Understanding the various roles and processes in a biomanufacturing environment

• Essential Skills Fundamentals training, including core workplace competencies employers consistently identify as critical to success, including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Technical Fundamentals training, introducing industry-aligned technical concepts and workplace practices used across bioscience environments, helping learners build practical knowledge that supports job readiness and stronger workplace performance. 
• BioReady™ designation, along with a verified digital credential badge issued by BioTalent Canada, for participants who successfully complete the Essential Skills and Technical Fundamentals courses.  
• AI Fundamentals for the bioeconomy, focusing on practical workplace applications of AI, including document creation, idea generation, data analysis, research synthesis, and administrative tasks. 

Elevate may be a good fit if you are:

• unemployed or underemployed
• a recent graduate wondering what comes next
• a student without an internship or summer opportunity lined up
• moving forward after a layoff, downsizing, restructuring, or career disruption
• looking to change careers
• returning to the workforce
• new to Canada with permanent resident status or citizenship and looking for an entry point into the labour market
• interested in life sciences but unsure where to start
• someone with transferable skills but no direct biomanufacturing experience

If you are looking for a practical next step, Elevate can help you build experience you can add to your résumé and speak about in future job applications or interviews.

You do not need direct industry experience to apply.

Elevate is designed for motivated job seekers who want to build practical skills and explore technical career pathways in biomanufacturing. The program can help you understand where your existing education, experience, or transferable skills may fit within the sector.

You may bring relevant experience from areas such as:

• science or laboratory coursework
• manufacturing or production
• quality assurance or quality control
• food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
• health care or life sciences
• engineering or technology
• operations, logistics, or process-focused work
• customer service, teamwork, or detail-oriented environments
• previous training or education in science, technology, engineering, or related fields

Even if you are not sure whether your background fits, Elevate may help you take the first step toward a new career direction.

Not sure where to begin? Apply and let us review your eligibility: [Application link]

• Fast and focused
  • In just 4 weeks, participants build practical, job-focused skills that can support their next career step.
    
    
• Résumé-building experience
  • Elevate gives participants training and experience they can add to their résumé and discuss in interviews.
    
    
• A practical entry point
  • The program is designed for those who may be new to biomanufacturing and want a clear, accessible starting point.
    
    
• Career-focused preparation
  • Participants explore technical career pathways in production, quality, and laboratory environments.
    
    
• Low-cost training
  The participation fee is $250 + tax, making Elevate a more accessible option for eligible job seekers looking for short-term training with career value.

• Youth and recent graduates:

  • What are you doing after graduation? If you do not have an internship, summer placement, or job opportunity lined up, this program can help you build valuable experience to add to your résumé before your next application. 

• Displaced workers: 

  • Looking for a new career path? If you have been affected by a layoff, downsizing, restructuring, or other workforce disruption, Elevate can help you move forward with focused training for a growing sector.

• Career changers and new entrants

  • Want to break into biomanufacturing? Elevate is designed for those who are interested in entering the industry but may not yet have direct experience. In 4 weeks, you can start building practical, industry-relevant skills and explore career pathways in technical environments.

• Workforce returners and newcomers

  • Looking for a practical entry point? Elevate may be a fit if you are returning to the workforce, new to Canada (with citizenship or permanent residency), or looking for a clear way to connect your previous education or experience to opportunities in the Canadian life sciences sector.

To be eligible for the Elevate Program, applicants must be:

• unemployed or underemployed
• a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• interested in building practical skills for opportunities in biomanufacturing
• available to participate in the 4-week hybrid program
• able to pay the $250 participation fee, if accepted

No. Direct biomanufacturing experience is not required. Elevate is designed for eligible participants looking for a practical entry point into the sector.

Elevate is for eligible unemployed and underemployed Canadian citizens or permanent residents, including recent graduates, displaced workers, career changers, workforce returners, newcomers, and job seekers with transferable skills.

The Elevate Program is 4 weeks.

Elevate is delivered in a hybrid format.

The participation fee is $250.

Elevate provides practical preparation for technical career pathways such as laboratory technician, production technician, quality control technician, and other entry-level roles in biomanufacturing environments.

Yes, Elevate may be a strong fit if you are looking to build practical experience, strengthen your résumé, and prepare for future job applications.

Yes, Elevate is designed to support eligible job seekers, including displaced workers who are looking for a practical next step toward a new career path.

Yes. Elevate may be a fit if you are interested in entering biomanufacturing and want short-term, practical training to help you get started.

Review the eligibility requirements and complete the application form. CASTL will review your information and follow up regarding your eligibility and next steps.

Travel support for airfare and/or ground transportation, as well as accommodations, is available for eligible candidates.