Almac Group Launches Innovative Virtual Work Experience Hub

Craigavon, Northern Ireland – 14 Jun 2021 – Almac Group has launched a new, first of its kind virtual work experience program enabling young people to gain a real insight into life at one of world’s top global contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizations.

With in-person shadowing and visit opportunities halted due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Almac has pivoted its traditional in-person work experience programs to offer a fully virtual learning experience and fulfilL its commitment to continue to invest in young people.

The newly launched Almac Virtual Work Experience Hub allows students to discover the wide variety of career paths available at Almac through a series of day-in-the-life videos, presentations, activities and Q&A sessions with Almac professionals.

Aimed at students aged 15 to 18 (academic years 12-14) right across Northern Ireland, the program is flexible and learner-driven, meaning individuals can select relevant content to complete entirely at their own pace and can also receive a Certificate of Completion.

Placement numbers are unlimited and students can log on from any location which provides even greater access to the program which would traditionally be held in-person at the company’s global headquarter site in Craigavon.

Dr Frances Weldon, Almac Group’s STEM Outreach Manager said: “Investing in the potential of Northern Ireland’s young people is of the utmost importance to Almac Group, demonstrated through our many established outreach programs. Whilst COVID-19 posed many challenges, it was essential that we pivot to continue to meet the needs of students. Our accessible, enriching virtual hub equips students with unique career exploration resources, while also building digital literacy and critical thinking skills. We are thrilled to be able to offer this innovative program and look forward to welcoming more students as it continues to progress.”

Dr Megan Smyth conducted work experience at Almac as a student and is now employed as a Technical Leader at Almac Sciences. She commented: “The biggest influence on my career came on the first day of Upper Sixth when I visited Almac. I only had to spend a few hours in the labs in Craigavon to cement in my mind that this was the role for me. The people that I met were passionate and inspired me to pursue a career in Science. The continued support and mentorship I received from Almac during my University studies shaped my career direction.  I have never looked back and feel very fortunate to have found a career path that is rewarding, stimulating and that I still get that buzz about the potential opportunities to come. I would highly recommend the Almac program, and now it’s virtual it can offer participants so much more, including the opportunity to be part of a truly global team!”.

To find out more and participate in our virtual work experience program, click here: https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/almac-work-experience-hub/

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About Almac Group

A unique culture delivering exceptional solutions

The Almac Group is an established contract development and manufacturing organization providing an extensive range of integrated services across the drug development lifecycle to the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors globally.

Its innovative services range from R&D, biomarker discovery development and commercialization, API manufacture, analytical services, formulation development, clinical trial supply, IRT (IVRS/IWRS) through to commercial-scale manufacture.

The international company is a privately owned organization which has grown organically over the past five decades now employing over 5,600 highly skilled personnel across 18 facilities including Europe, the US and Asia.

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