December 10, 2014

Governor Patrick Announces $100K Grant for Professional Development Program Aimed at Increasing Diversity in the Life Sciences Industry

Governor Deval Patrick announced that the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) will be providing a $100,000 grant to The Partnership, Inc. in order to develop a diversity-focused professional development program that will maximize the training and retention of underrepresented minorities working in the life sciences industry. The funds will be used for research, program creation, implementation, and evaluation.

from left to right: Liz Cheng (WGBH's General Manager for Television), Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick participate in a fireside chat to discuss the importance of expanding opportunities to people of color at The Partnership’s Annual Meeting
from left to right: Liz Cheng (WGBH’s General Manager for Television), Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick participate in a fireside chat to discuss the importance of expanding opportunities to people of color at The Partnership’s Annual Meeting