San Jacinto College celebrates September opening of Center for Biotechnology at Generation Park

Officials with San Jacinto College officially opened the campus' Center for Biotechnology at McCord Development's Generation Park on Sept. 26, according to a Sept. 23 news release from area economic development firm Greater Houston Partnership.

The details

The 18,500-square-foot building offers industry-grade training for biotech technicians, ensuring the region can meet workforce demand, San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda Hellyer said in the news release.

“The Center for Biotechnology represents our commitment to preparing students with the skills, training, and opportunities they need to step directly into high-demand, high-wage careers,” Hellyer said. “At the same time, it provides industry partners with a reliable pipeline of talent that will help fuel innovation and growth for years to come.”

Some context

The opening of the center is coming after a Sept. 23 announcement that pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company—or Lilly—announced plans to build a $6.5 billion manufacturing facility at Generation Park.

According to the news release, officials with McCord Development said they’re preparing to meet the incoming workforce demand by partnering with The Center for Biotechnology.

As previously reported by Community Impact, the launch of The Center for Biotechnology is coming through McCord's efforts brand Generation Park as a premier life sciences hub in Houston.

• Opened Sept. 26
• 13455 Lockwood Road, Houston
• www.sanjac.edu