Partnering with the BEST Center
Industry partnerships are central to the BEST Center’s success. Employers collaborate with Wilson Community College to ensure training remains relevant, responsive, and aligned with current and emerging workforce needs.
Through partnerships, businesses help shape curriculum, support hands-on learning, and strengthen the regional talent pipeline.
How Industry Partners Benefit
- Access to a skilled, job-ready workforce
- Customized training for new hires and incumbent workers
- Input into curriculum and equipment decisions
- Opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning
- Collaboration on grants, workforce initiatives, and regional economic development
Customized Training Solutions
Through the NC Edge Customized Training Program and NC BioNetwork, the BEST Center offers lecture-based education and hands-on skills training tailored to business needs. Training courses for new and expanding companies can be delivered at a company’s site, Wilson Community College, or at the BEST Center.
Get Involved
Industry partners play a direct role in shaping the future of biotechnology education in Eastern North Carolina. Whether you are seeking workforce training, collaboration opportunities, or long-term talent development, the BEST Center is ready to work with you.