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Community colleges provide skilled workers for local industry and prepare students to further their academic careers. Thus, to optimize student success, institutions need to provide high-quality education that trains the workforce at all levels. Herein, I discuss program growth of a skills-based curriculum at a community college for university transfer. Northwest Arkansas Community College offers a certificate of proficiency in Pre-Biotech, technical certificate in Biotech, and a General Technology AAS. These degrees offer intensive skills-based academia coursework, focused on skills that local biotechnology industry partners require. Within the coursework, students can earn microcredentials in topics such as Cell Culture, CURE Research Presentation, and Safety and SOP. To further enhance student opportunities, NorthWest Arkansas Community College is currently developing 2+2 degree pathways with other four-year institutions, specifically in biotechnology. For example, Arkansas State University has a B.S in Biotechnology, allowing students to transfer to continue their education.
