To meet a need for demanding company roles, The Ritedose Corporation (Ritedose) partnered with inSpring and Benedict College to develop RISE, a workforce initiative for international STEM students at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
RISE (Ritedose International Student Engagement) provides a pathway for accomplished STEM students at Columbia-based Benedict College to secure internships and eventual employment with Ritedose, the largest CDMO in the United States specializing in sterile Blow Fill Seal production of unit dose solutions for the ophthalmic and respiratory markets. RISE is a collaboration between Ritedose, workforce development specialist inSpring and the HBCU. The program was designed to create a pipeline of Benedict STEM students who can immediately fill key laboratory positions at Ritedose and play an integral role in the company.
Imran Oomer, co-founder at inSpring adds, “We’re delighted to partner with two innovative organizations – Ritedose and Benedict College – to accelerate transformational education-to-workforce initiatives like RISE to propel candidates like Jane into critical roles powering the regional economy.”
“The RISE Program offers international students the chance to become well versed in their field and develop the necessary skills to land a full-time job. By placing them at Ritedose where they can work hands-on in laboratory-based positions, students are able to expand their knowledge, providing the perfect gateway to an H1 visa,” said Interim Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Benedict College Dr. Jessica Furrer.
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