Award enhances hands-on cell culture and microscopy education, expanding Massasoit’s life sciences research credential.
Massasoit Community College has been awarded $319,504 through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s (MLSC) competitive Postsecondary Education and Training Grant Program. The funding directly supports Massasoit's project: "Enhancing the Massasoit Community College Life Sciences Research Skills Micro-Credentialing Program: Expanding Cell Culture and Microscopy Training to Strengthen Biotechnology Workforce and Core Biology Education."
The Massasoit Life Sciences Research Skills Micro-Credentialing Program is a workforce-focused initiative designed to prepare students for careers in the biotechnology and life sciences industries by providing industry-aligned laboratory and research training. Through this investment, the program strengthens the regional talent pipeline and supports the continued growth of the Commonwealth’s life sciences ecosystem.
As part of a $12.3 million statewide investment announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration and MLSC across 68 awards, this competitive grant builds on last fall's $253,128 MLSC capital award. Together, these funds allow Massasoit students to gain direct experience with the high-demand laboratory techniques needed to thrive in Massachusetts' biotech sector.
In Fiscal Year 2026, Massasoit secured more than $7 million in grant funding, a nearly 40% increase over the prior year, driving student success, workforce innovation, and supporting Massasoit's 2024–2029 Strategic Plan priorities.