A Bucks County Company receives the 2015 Education Workforce Leadership Award
Lampire Biological Laboratories and Bedford County Technical Center were recently presented with the 2015 Education Workforce Leadership Award. The award was given in front of a large crowd attending the annual Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Conference in Hershey, PA.
“The partnership between Lampire Biological Laboratories and Bedford County Technical Center demonstrates one of the multiple pathways to workforce success for Pennsylvania students,” Acting Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera said, “Partnerships like this benefit the company, the student, and the entire community. This collaboration is a strong example for other communities that want to pursue similar partnerships, where students can engage in work-based learning to meet the demands of local industry.”
Lampire Biological Laboratories and the Bedford County Technical Center have had a long standing relationship. Mr. Krug said, “Programs, like Biotechnology, at the Bedford County Tech Center are vital for the sustainability of businesses like Lampire because they cultivate the talent to work in this highly technical environment.” “This is not your old VoTech program anymore; it has evolved into something much greater. Students have options when they graduate from the Technical Center.” “They can go right into the workforce or on to college.”
“Another unique thing about BCTC is their partnership with Allegany College of Maryland. It is a wonderful resource to have a technical center and community college working side by side. Students can attend college and earn a degree, right here in their own back yard. “ Noted Krug.
Gregory F. Krug and Lampire were instrumental in helping Dr. Allen Sell, Mr. Thomas Wakefield, Mr. Wayne Koontz and others realize the vision for a high tech training facility for the Agricultural and Life Sciences.
The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, the voice of the Pennsylvania workforce investment system and a clearinghouse for workforce development information statewide, sponsors this annual conference, which attracts more than 1000 private and public job training experts from across Pennsylvania.
LAMPIRE Biological Laboratories specializes in polyclonal and monoclonal antibody development, cell culture devices and services, and a wide variety of blood-derived products. Founded in 1977, the Pennsylvania based company offers an extensive line of secondary antibodies, purified IgGs, human and animal blood products, plus a comprehensive line of animal tissues and organs. The latest product releases include New Zealand sourced animal blood products, the gas-permeable LAMPIRE® Cell Culture Bag and exclusive antibodies to chemotherapeutic agents. Support services include peptide synthesis, antigen design, antibody purification, custom conjugation, and immunoassay development. In addition, Lampire has earned primary vendor status with biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device manufacturers worldwide. For more information go to www.lampire.com/index.