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StuffMadeinMA.com • 2 0 1 8 • S T U F F 27 59% Amount more the average Massachusetts manufacturing worker earns in annual salary compared to the average healthcare and social assistance worker 12.4 million The number of manufacturing workers in the U.S., the highest level since 2008 Recruiting MA's Manufacturing Workforce Monroe Staffing Services is your partner in workforce development. For all of your recruitment needs, contact Monroe Staffing Services. Serving the Greater Worcester area (774) 843-2954 Serving the Hampden County (860) 216-0743 monroestaffing.com Questions? Frustrations? Problems? with your Coverage, Agent, or Insurance Company? ContACt us todAy! 800-922-8381 www.gaudette-insurance.com We know the insurance needs of manufacturers Kimberly Walsh, CIC knows the insurance needs of manufacturers and her background in Workers Compensation separates her from the Pack " T he most important thing is building their confidence." - Karen Pelletier, vice president of operations and director of education and workforce development for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Worcester Technical High School's manu- facturing shop where they earned two cre- dentials including NC3 (measuring and reading blueprints) and OSHA 10 (work- place safety). Participants heard from sponsors includ- ing IPG Photonics, Abbvie, Saint Gobain, Primetals Technologies, David Clark and Rand-Whitney. These employers engaged in a candid discussion about what they look for in candidates, future opportunities, and what it takes to be successful in manufac- turing. All of the employers attended grad- uation at the end of the program. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics $49,150 Average annual pay of a Worcester County machinist S

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