Pharma Manufacturing Bootcamp
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in your community are looking for skilled workers. To meet this demand and create new career pathways for Central Ohioans, Columbus State Community College launched the Pharma Manufacturing Bootcamp—a 4-week, no-cost program designed to prepare you for a high-paying career in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Hosted at Columbus State’s Northeast Accelerated Training Center, this hands-on program equips you with the technical and leadership skills needed to thrive in pharmaceutical, food, beauty, and personal care product manufacturing—industries with strong hiring demand in the Columbus Region.
Our upcoming cohort is currently limited to students who are eligible for WAVE Advanced Manufacturing funding through OhioMeansJobs Franklin County. Interested applicants can apply using the link below. If you are not currently eligible or would like to stay informed about future opportunities, please join our waitlist.
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Career Outlook
This program provides a strong foundation in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)—a set of quality standards enforced by agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of consumer products. GMP training is a highly transferable skill, opening doors to careers in pharmaceutical, food, beverage, beauty, personal care, agricultural, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Top employers hiring in this field include Amgen, Abbott, Beauty Park Manufacturers, STAQ Pharma, American Regent, HIKMA, and InBev. With rapid industry growth, demand for skilled workers is rising, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Who Should Apply?
Military veterans
Career-changers
High school and career-technical grads
People with a high school diploma
Program Overview
Program length: 4 weeks
Location: Northeast Accelerated Training Center
7795 Walton Pkwy, New Albany, OH 43054 (Suite 100)
What You’ll Learn
- Basic electrical systems, mechanical drives, and pneumatic systems used in manufacturing equipment.
- How to safely operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on the industrial equipment used to produce pharmaceutical products.
- How life-saving medicines, vaccines and gene therapies are made.
- FDA regulations that keep drugs safe for patients, including cleanroom processes.
- Career readiness and workplace skills.
- Opportunities for continuing your education to grow your career and salary prospects.
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Class Sessions
In just four weeks, you’ll gain a wide range of skills employers are looking for – all at no cost to you.
Contact Us
Need help with enrolling, or have other questions? Reach out to us at:
Accelerated Training Centers
614-287-5528
acceleratedtraining@cscc.edu
Enrollment Steps
Our upcoming cohort is currently limited to students who are eligible for WAVE Advanced Manufacturing funding through OhioMeansJobs Franklin County. Interested applicants can start thier eligiblity review and application by clicking here.
Our upcoming cohort is currently limited to students who are eligible for WAVE Advanced Manufacturing funding through OhioMeansJobs Franklin County. Interested applicants can start thier eligiblity review and application by clicking here.