A nonprofit providing affordable and accessible workforce training for careers in the life sciences, using Virtual Reality (VR) and immersive learning.
Our VR-BPT program is part of the MLSC-sponsored Pathmaker program in Biomanufacturing.
The American Foundation for Training, Research, and Education Using Advanced Technologies Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable and accessible workforce training for individuals seeking careers in the life sciences sector.
As a mission-driven nonprofit, we work to remove barriers to education and career advancement, focusing on underserved communities and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our team of dedicated professionals and volunteers collaborates with industry leaders to provide high-quality training and career placement support.
Transform your passion for science into a rewarding career in Bio Manufacturing Operations. This program is completely free, and the entire curriculum is delivered through VR headsets.
Our VR-based biotech and pharmaceutical training program provides a cost-effective, flexible, and immersive learning experience for individuals of all backgrounds. Our curriculum includes:
Our goal is to make high-quality biotech training available to all, regardless of financial status.
Developed with input from leading biotech and pharma companies to ensure real-world relevance.
A blend of cutting-edge VR simulations and lab-based training for practical skill development.
Free job interview coaching, AI-driven mock interviews, and direct employer engagement.
Dedicated to supporting underserved communities, women, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.
We are dedicated to creating equitable access to life sciences careers through various initiatives that provide hands-on experiences, industry exposure, and career support.
Providing free remote learning resources for those without access to training facilities.
Partnering with colleges, career centers, and nonprofits to reach those in need.
Giving trainees firsthand exposure to real-world biotech environments.
Preparing participants for successful job applications.
Ensuring financial barriers do not prevent participation.
As a nonprofit, we rely on strong collaborations with industry leaders, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to enhance training opportunities.
Greater efficiency in movement and measurements
Improvement in user learning retention
Greater engagement in training
Documented user improvement in time-on-task
More confidence in taking action on what they learned
Faster training vs. traditional classroom training
Alongside workforce training, AFTREAT is dedicated to patient advocacy and education. Here are the facts that shape our work, and trusted places where patients and caregivers can find help today.
1 in 10Americans live with a rare disease: more than 30 million people, and about half are children.
1 in 3people worldwide live with a neurological condition: more than 3 billion people in 2021.
Sources: World Health Organization, Alzheimer's Association, 2026 Facts and Figures
2.1 millionnew cancer cases are projected in the U.S. in 2026, with 626,140 cancer deaths.
Sources: American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2026, National Cancer Institute
Sharing the facts about rare diseases, neurological conditions and cancer, and marking the awareness days that bring patient communities together.
Pointing patients and caregivers to free, reliable information and support from national organizations.
Our VR-based programs prepare people for careers in biomanufacturing, quality and clinical operations: the work that brings treatments to patients.
Free information and support from national organizations. AFTREAT is not affiliated with these organizations.
A Rare Disease Database with reports on more than 1,400 rare diseases, and RareCare® patient assistance programs, including help with access to medication and co-pay and premium assistance.
Free, plain-language information on rare diseases. Its information specialists can help you find resources, disease experts and clinical studies.
Part of the National Institutes of Health. Health information on neurological disorders, and research on the brain and nervous system.
A free helpline for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their caregivers, with help in more than 200 languages.
Answers to questions about cancer by phone, LiveHelp online chat or email (NCIinfo@nih.gov).
A cancer helpline by phone, any time of day or night, plus live chat on weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm CT.
Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Talk with your doctor about whether a trial is right for you.
ClinicalTrials.gov is run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine at the NIH and lists publicly and privately funded studies from around the world.
Source: National Cancer Institute
This information is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or care team about your health. In an emergency, call 911. Figures were last checked in October 2026.
Join our mission to empower individuals through education and workforce training. You can help by:
Together, we can transform lives through education and workforce empowerment.
