Programs

Practical training, placement support, and coaching for Massachusetts residents entering biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Learner pathway: Train, Place, Coach steps with short labels
Train → Place → Coach — Free Education Staffing program pathway

Pharmaceutical manufacturing training & job placement

About 100 hours of blended training (online plus in-person options) covering pharmaceutical manufacturing skills, with resume prep, job search support, and on-the-job coaching. Free to Massachusetts residents.*

  • Open to unemployed / underemployed learners, GED or high-school graduates, and career changers—no prior biotech experience required
  • Target roles: manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse associate positions (often about $18–$30/hour depending on employer)
  • Online sessions (for example Mon/Wed/Fri) plus in-person options at training sites such as Lowell / Woburn
  • Metro North–area communities historically prioritized for no-cost seats (Malden, Woburn, Revere, Somerville, Cambridge, and nearby cities)*

*Eligibility and class dates vary by session. Contact Free Education Staffing for current details.

Nonprofit staffing pathway

Free Education Staffing uses a staffing model that can connect trained candidates with employers who are hiring.

  • W-2 contract and full-time placement pathways described in organizational materials
  • Focus industries include life sciences, healthcare, IT, administration, and related operations roles
  • Employers can engage the organization so trained candidates can move into paid roles
Hands-on biotech training equipment used in Free Education Staffing programs

Curriculum themes

Drawn from Free Education Staffing weekly training reports (2023 cohort materials).

GMP foundationsFDA-oriented good manufacturing practices and quality expectations
Shop-floor readinessGowning, area classification, media/buffer vessels, floor operations
AssessmentQuizzes, SOP review, and instructor-led verbal checks
Free Education Staffing training cohort in session
Training focus
Training cohort after class session
Coaching toward interviews and placement

Contact us for current session dates, locations, and enrollment. Recent sessions ran in March and June 2025 in collaboration with Woburn.

Online courses

Self-paced courses with job-search support. Open a course to enroll.

Manufacturing Technician Course for Biotech and Pharmaceuticals (English)

Day-to-day manufacturing technician skills: compliance, component prep, sterilization, core processes, and interview prep.

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Clinical Research Associate Training and Job Placement

Clinical research foundations for roles such as data coordinator, CRA, and clinical operations, plus recruiter and job-application practice.

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