Salt Lake City, Utah, June 24, 2025 – BioUtah, Utah's life sciences trade association, today announced its enthusiastic support as an Investor-level contributor to the newly launched Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC), a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to strengthening talent pipelines across the U.S. The LSWC, formerly known as the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI), debuted at the recent 2025 BIO International Convention in Boston, MA.

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Key Takeaways:

  • BioUtah is a key supporter and Investor-level contributor to the newly launched Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC), a national non-profit initiative focused on strengthening talent pipelines across the U.S. This partnership underscores BioUtah's commitment to fostering a robust and skilled workforce within Utah's rapidly growing life sciences sector.
  • Utah has been actively working to strengthen its life sciences workforce, with initiatives such as a $4 million state workforce program to enhance training at colleges and universities and the creation of the Talent Hub program to support industry internships and specialized placement. This is in response to the high demand for life sciences talent in the state, despite overall job growth slowing.
  • The LSWC, formerly known as the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI), aims to build a competitive and future-ready life sciences workforce nationwide by connecting industry, academia, and government partners through data-driven insights, best practice sharing, and collaborative programs.  BioUtah's participation in the LSWC will help shape best practices for workforce development in Utah and provide access to national insights.

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About BioUtah
BioUtah is an independent 501(c)(6) trade association serving Utah's life sciences industry. Its member companies reflect a broad spectrum with strengths in medical device manufacturing and services, research and testing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics, amongst others, and are a key driver of Utah's economy and advancing healthcare. Learn more at www.bioutah.org.

About the Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC)
The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) is a national nonprofit coalition of state and regional bioscience associations and institutes working together to build a competitive, comprehensive, and future-ready life sciences workforce. Originally founded in 2012 as the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI), LSWC connects industry, academia, and government partners through data-driven insights, best practice sharing, and collaborative programs. Learn more at www.lifesciencesworkforce.org.

Contacts:

Denise Bell
[email protected]

Source: BioUtah

Distributed by: Reportable, Inc.

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