CityLab Academy is currently recruiting Boston residents for the Fall 2006 class. CityLab Academy is a free, nine-month Boston University Medical Center (BUMC) academic and job skills training program for those that are interested in pursuing a successful career in biotechnology. In 2004, BUMC embarked on a major expansion of its commitment to CityLab Academy by funding a $1 million job training initiative to provide biomedical research and biotechnology job training targeted exclusively at Boston residents. 

Students who successfully complete the program often find employment in an academic laboratory or a biotechnology company in town. As part of the CityLab Academy, they earn 12 college credits.  Many students also use this as a stepping stone to further their education.

Recruitment for the fall class is currently underway. Requirements include a high school diploma or a GED, an interest in math and science and a desire to learn. 

For more information on CityLab Academy, visit the www.bu.edu/citylabacademy or call 617-638-5664