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58 S T U F F • 2 0 1 9 • StuffMadeinMA.com R E S O U R C E G U I D E State and private manufacturing resources Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative 75 North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 508-870-0312; masstech.org engage@masstech.org Description: Comprised of leaders from industry, academia and government to help inform, implement and evaluate state policies to support the competitiveness of Massachusetts manufacturers How to take advantage: Building Bridges to Growth report at http://masstech.org/sites/mtc/ files/documents/2011%20Manufacturing%20 Report.pdf Funding source: State agency Year founded: 2011 Advanced Manufacturing Futures 33 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 978-784-2965; massdevelopment.com/what-we- offer/financing/grants/#manufacturing-futures- program Description: Comprised of two initiatives of the Massachusetts Development agency How to take advantage: AMP it up! Campaign promotes advanced manufacturing to students and Manufacturing Innovation Grants up to $75,000 for equipment and product development Funding source: State agency Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) One Beacon St., 16th Floor Boston, MA 02108 617-262-1180; aimnet.org Description: Public-policy advocacy organization focused on increasing workforce productivity and improving recruitment, retention and training How to take advantage: ISO 9000 Collaborative Program, Manufacturing Day or Regional Manufacturing Executive Briefing; insurance, workforce training grants and roundtables Funding source: Private membership Contact: Robert Paine, senior vice president for membership 617-488-8314 rpaine@aimnet.org Year founded: 1915 Boston U.S. Export Assistance Center JFK Federal Building, 55 New Sudbury St., Suite 1826A Boston, MA 02203 617-565-4301; 2016.export.gov/massachusetts Description: The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration; provides market intelligence reports, events and more How to take advantage: International partner search and Gold Key Matching Service Funding source: Federal agency Contact: Michelle Ouellette, trade specialist 617-565-4302 Michelle.Ouellette@trade.gov Center for Manufacturing Technology 30 Nashua St. Woburn, MA 01801 781-935-4940; www.customtrainingcenter.com Description: Full-service, hands-on training facility offering certificate-based and specialized programs in machining; instructor-led classroom lectures labs give students valuable experience with milling, lathe and grinding machines used in machining How to take advantage: Direct Access Program, corporate-sponsored training on and off site Funding source: Workforce training funds, private fees Contact: admissions@customgroupusa.com CI Works IndusPAD 46 Stafford St. Lawrence, MA 01814 978-834-6492; www.ciworkinduspad.us Description: Manufacturing business ecosystem offers collaborative space for smaller manufacturers to leverage the amenities typically only available to larger manufacturers and scale along with their business as it grows How to take advantage: private lease; resource for start-ups, labs and incubators to take their product from prototype to production Contact: Robert O'Brien, CEO info@CIWorks.us CI Works Scale-up Manufacturing 11 Chestnut St. Amesbury, MA 01913 978-834-6492; www.ciwork.us Description: Manufacturing business ecosystem offers collaborative space for smaller manufacturers to leverage the amenities typically only available to larger manufacturers and scale along with their business as it grows How to take advantage: private lease; resource for start-ups, labs and incubators to take their product from prototype to production Contact: Robert O'Brien, CEO info@CIWorks.us Commonwealth Corp. Workforce Training Fund 2 Oliver St., Fifth floor Boston, MA 02109 617-727-8158; commcorp.org Description: Mission to afford businesses access to highly-skilled workers and youth pathways to good jobs How to take advantage: Apply for up to $250,000 for a Training Grant and up to $10,000 for a Technical Assistance Grant Funding source: State agency Contact: Kristen Rayne krayne@commcorp.org Year founded: 1997 Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) 108 New Park Ave. Franklin,, CT 06254 860-859-4100; www.eamainc.com Description: Nonprofit comprised of manufacturers in South Central Massachusetts, Eastern Connecticut and Northwest Rhode Island that works with education and training partners to improve the skilled workforce How to take advantage: Attend events and workshops, participate in an internship, help partner educators to develop manufacturing training programs Funding source: Public-private partnership that includes state funding, membership dues and grants Contact: eamainc@gmail.com Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership 60 Austin St., Suite 102 Newton, MA 02460 617-969-1396; www.gbmp.org Description: Private organization that partners with industry and higher education resources to promote lean manufacturing How to take advantage: On-site training, events, videos and materials for purchase Funding source: Private membership Contact: Tracy Reardon, business manager 617-527-0268 TReardon@gbmp.org Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative (MACWIC) 100 Grove St., Suite 108 Worcester, MA 01605 508-831-7020; macwic.org Description: Employer-led workforce training initiatives to preserve manufacturing knowledge and critical skills and transfer to current and future workforce How to take advantage: Apprenticeships, on- the-job training, curriculum development and networking opportunities open to Massachusetts manufacturers, education and technical training providers Contact: Thomas Wesley, chair, steering committee info@macwic.org Year founded: 2012 Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards 617-626-5409; www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of- apprentice-standards Description: Promotes develops and services registered apprenticeship programs statewide How to take advantage: DAS does not conduct training or place apprentices in jobs. It monitors all apprentice training programs across Massachusetts to ensure that apprentices are working in safe working environments, are paid correctly and are receiving both on-the job