Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) Workshop + Industry Insights

$75.00

A 2-day professional development workshop for CTE teachers to explore the BACE exam, strengthen biotech classroom skills, and connect with industry experts. Includes clock hours, lunch, a free biotech textbook, and optional certification exam on Day 2. Hosted in Spokane, June 23–24, 2025.

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Description

Presented by Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster, UF Biotility, and Spokane Public Schools
With Support from Project Lead The Way

📅 June 23–24, 2025
📍 Lewis and Clark High School | 521 W. 4th Ave., Spokane, WA 99204
💵 $75 Registration Fee (Includes workshop materials, lunch, and textbook)
🕒 Registration Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025

Join us for a powerful two-day professional development experience designed for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers looking to enhance their biotechnology curriculum and better prepare students for the BACE industry certification exam.

What to Expect

This BACE Workshop + Industry Insights event will:

  • Deepen your understanding of the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) and its role in credentialing students for bioscience careers.

  • Equip you with free, ready-to-use classroom resources aligned with the BACE.

  • Highlight key industry-relevant competencies, including Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), documentation standards, and workplace expectations.

  • Explore how traditional CTE and PLTW curricula align with (or diverge from) BACE competencies—and how to close the gap.

  • Provide access to bioscience industry professionals through a moderated lunch panel and networking session.

  • Offer the option to experience the full BACE exam yourself on Day 2, gaining firsthand insight into its content, structure, and rigor.

Bonus for Participants

  • Earn 12 WA State Clock Hours

  • Receive Bio-Rad’s “Biotechnology: A Laboratory Skills Course” textbook (a $124 value)

Schedule Overview

Day 1: Workshop + Industry Insights

8:00–8:30 AM | Welcome + Light Breakfast
8:30–9:15 AM | BACE Overview: Structure, Content, and Administration
9:15–11:00 AM | Industry Skills Deep Dive

  • Career Pathways in Bioscience

  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)

  • Good Documentation Practices

11:00–11:30 AM | Curricula Alignment: PLTW + Traditional Gaps
11:30–11:45 AM | CGMP Activity Preview
11:45–12:45 PM | Lunch + Industry Panel
12:45–2:00 PM | Hands-On CGMP Activity
2:00–2:30 PM | BACE Prep Resources + Math Skills Review
2:30–3:00 PM | Wrap-up Discussion + Workshop Evaluation

Day 2: (Optional) Take the BACE Exam

8:00–8:30 AM | Check-In
8:30–12:30 PM | BACE Exam Session
12:30–1:00 PM | Light Snack + Debrief + Evaluation

This training is ideal for high school teachers preparing students for biotech and bioscience pathways. Take your classroom to the next level—and bring back tools, confidence, and a credential that shows you’ve walked the walk.