Parma City School District Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month with Focus on Biotechnology Program

In celebration of Career and Technical Education Month, the Parma City School District is spotlighting its Biotechnology Program, highlighting the recent presentation by John Grebenc, a Parma native and Senior Account Manager at QIAGEN, a leading biotech sales company.

During the presentation, Grebenc showcased the myriad opportunities available within the biotech industry, emphasizing the diversity of interesting and well-paying careers it offers. His insight shed light on the potential paths students can pursue upon completing the Biotechnology Program.

The Biotechnology Program, spanning a year, is designed to equip students with the necessary skills for a career in Biological Sciences. With an emphasis on laboratory techniques and research skills, students spend over 50% of their class time engaged in hands-on laboratory work.