New federal investment will support CASTL in training up to 1,800 Canadians for careers in life sciences
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Investing in People to Power Canada’s Biomanufacturing Future
New federal investment will help CASTL equip up to 1,800 Canadians with the practical skills needed to build rewarding careers and strengthen Canada’s life sciences sector.
On August 25, the Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $8.7 million in CASTL through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. The funding will support our new Supporting Workforce Capacity in Canada’s Biomanufacturing Sector project, providing training and career support to as many as 1,800 Canadians.
The project will create opportunities for mid-career and displaced workers, newcomers, underemployed individuals and young people to enter the sector. It will also help current life sciences professionals strengthen their skills as industry needs evolve.
Delivered through our biomanufacturing training facilities in Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia, the initiative will combine foundational knowledge with practical training using industry-relevant equipment and processes. Together with our partners, we will help connect skilled workers with employers and strengthen Canada’s capacity to produce essential medicines, vaccines and health products here at home.
CASTL’s new self-paced AI in Biopharma Manufacturing courses are designed to help professionals understand how to apply AI effectively and responsibly in GMP-regulated environments.
Choose a single 60-minute module or complete the full 10-module learning plan — and for a limited time, save 20% on COA courses with checkout code COA20OFF.
Heather Delage and Maxime Pesant join CASTL’s Board of Directors for 2026–27, bringing extensive expertise in life sciences leadership, private equity and impact investing.
Matthew J. Carlyle has been appointed Chair and Ron Keefe Vice Chair. CASTL also thanks outgoing directors Rory Francis and Cheryl Stewart-Walsh for three years of dedicated service.
Blog: Responsible AI Adoption in Biomanufacturing Starts with Workforce Readiness
AI is quickly moving from experimentation to real-world use in biopharma manufacturing. As organizations explore its potential to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making, one factor is becoming increasingly important: workforce readiness.
In a regulated environment, responsible AI adoption depends not only on what the technology can do, but on whether employees are prepared to use it in ways that protect product quality, patient safety, data integrity, and compliance.
BioInnovation Scientist Foundations helps early-career scientists understand how therapeutics move from discovery to commercialization while strengthening industry decision-making skills.
BioInnovation Scientist Industry Essentials gives students, early-career professionals and career changers a practical introduction to therapeutics development, biotech terminology and real-world decision-making.
CASTL Elevate is a four-week hybrid program that prepares unemployed and underemployed Canadians for entry-level biomanufacturing roles through online learning and four days of on-site training.
Participants build technical, workplace, and AI fundamentals skills. Upon completion, they earn BioTalent Canada’s BioReady™ designation and a digital credential.
No previous experience required | $250 + tax | Travel support may be available
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