BULB: Where Are They Now?
Workforce Development
Connecting Philadelphians to STEM careers
Building an Understanding of Lab Basics (BULB)
We're creating opportunities for Philadelphia residents to attain family-sustaining careers in high-growth STEM industries.
BULB is a FREE five-week training program that connects Philadelphians to STEM training and jobs in Philadelphia's growing life sciences industry.
The Science Center is committed to developing a strategic workforce development model that fits the needs of companies, strengthens the STEM talent pipeline, and benefits the community around us.
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BULB Framework
Week 3 | In-Person
Professional Development
BULB Participants Receive
A performance-based stipend
A laptop upon completion
STEM professional career mentor
Connections to employers looking for talent in STEM fields
Program Benefits
Hands-on Training
We’ll share with you the basics of working in a lab from lab safety to microscopy and DNA/RNA isolation.
Career Exposure
Our curriculum is designed in partnership with STEM employers and is industry-informed. What you learn in our program are the foundational skills of actual jobs and real job opportunities.
Professional Connections
It’s not always what you know, it’s who you know. We’ll teach you the lab basics but we’ll also connect you with the people, including mentors and employers, who can help guide you into a STEM career.
Family-Sustaining Career Opportunities
Our goal is to connect you with meaningful employment. We’re not just here to get you a job, we’re here to ensure you’re connected with a career.
Building an Understanding of Lab Basics (BULB)
Since joining the program, my journey has been nothing short of transformative. The decision to sign up was undoubtedly one of the best choices I’ve made. Through the comprehensive curriculum and invaluable support from the team, I have gained skills and confidence that have propelled me forward in both my personal and professional life. Upon graduating from the BULB program, I took the bold step to re-enroll in school, armed with newfound knowledge and determination. I am thrilled to share that just one month after graduation, I secured a fulfilling job opportunity.
Curriculum design by
Supported by
The U.S. Economic Development Administration
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