Teknova
Partnering with Industry
to Train the Workforce
Teknova, a Hollister company that makes custom
molecular biology media such as buffers and reagents,
pre-poured agar plates, dry culture media and media
supplements, has made a commitment to help its
current and future employees develop their skill sets
by providing education at the work site through an
innovative partnership with Gavilan College. All
Teknova staff are invited to participate in classes, and
all are accepted no matter their current education
level. The fi rst class, in Biochemistry customized
for the needs of the company, ended in August and
all participant evaluations were positive. Gavilan is
looking forward to more industry partnerships.
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