Chiron Foundation Awards Grants To Bay Area Community Organizations Committed To Workforce Development; Grants Support Training Programs With Focus On Biotechnology Careers

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2005--The Chiron Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization funded by Chiron Corporation (Nasdaq:CHIR), announced today that it has awarded a total of $55,000 to three local organizations for programs providing job training and placement support services to unemployed young adults, low-income area residents and people with disabilities. The recipients are Project HIRED, Regional Technical Training Center and Rubicon Programs. These grants will support each of the organizations in their efforts to expand existing job training programs preparing workers for sustainable careers in biotechnology and other growth industries. "The Chiron Foundation is committed to making a positive, lasting impact on the communities near Chiron and supporting community-based organizations that are working for positive social change," said Jay Grover, president of the Chiron Foundation. "The work of these three organizations plays a vital role in building and strengthening tomorrow's workforce. We are pleased to contribute to programs that promote empowerment of individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through employment training and job skill development."