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44 S T U F F • 2 0 2 1 • StuffMadeinMA.com R E S O U R C E G U I D E 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 CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 75 North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 508-870-0312; cam.masstech.org Description: Division of MassTech Collaborative dedicated to fostering the most complete, most connected, and fastest manufacturing ecosystem from innovation through production. How to take advantage: CAM offers several programs, serving its mission: Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation initiative (M212) Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) MassBridge Lab for Education and Application Prototype (LEAP) Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (MERT) Manufacturing in Massachusetts NextFlex Massachusetts Node Leadership: Christine Nolan, director MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF APPRENTICE STANDARDS 19 Staniford St., 2nd floor Boston, MA 02114 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 training as well as related education classes. Funding source: State agency Margaret Gilligan, Program Director; (617) 626-6973; Margaret.M.Gilligan@mass.gov MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, SKILLS CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM Massachusetts State House Room 373 Boston, MA 02133 617-727-2040; mass.gov Description: Program is intended to benefit students and incumbent workers who are enrolled in eligible schools and vocational programs, who are preparing and training to enter the workforce or advance their careers. The program seeks to support eligible schools that are providing workforce skills training for high demand industries identified by Workforce Skills Cabinet Regional Planning How to take advantage: Follow grant program guidelines: www.mass.gov/service- details/massachusetts-skills-capital-grant- program Funding source: State agency James Poplasky, program director; james.poplasky@mass.gov Year founded: 2012 MASSACHUSETTS LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT PROGRAM (WOTC) 19 Staniford St. Boston, MA 02114 617-626-5353; wotc@detma.org mass.gov/lwd/employment-services/one- stop-career-centers/special-programs/wotc- program.html Description: Federal incentives for hiring veterans, food stamp recipients, ex-felons, vocational rehabilitation referrals, summer youth employees and more How to take advantage: IRS Form 8850, Pre- Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, by the date of the job offer; and page 2 after the individual is hired. Employers can obtain copies of IRS 8850 by visiting www.irs.gov/form8850 or calling 1-800-829-3676. ETA Form 9061, Individual Characteristics Form, if the new hire has not been given an ETA Form 9062; OR ETA Form 9062, Conditional Certification Form, if provided to the job seeker by a Participating Agency, a SWA, or a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. Employers can obtain copies of ETA 9061/9062 by visiting www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/ opptax/forms.cfm. The employer and the job seeker must sign the Form 8850, under penalty of perjury, attesting that the job seeker is a member of a target group. The employer then forwards the forms to the Department of Career Services no later than the 28th day after the job seeker begins work. Funding source: Federal tax credit incentive MASSACHUSETTS LIFE SCIENCES CENTER 1075 Main St. Suite 100 Waltham, MA 02451 781-373-7777; masslifesciences.com Description: A quasi-public agency that implements the Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative through programs including tax incentives, small business matching grants, internship challenge and STEM equipment and supplies grants How to take advantage: Online application; call or email for more information about specific program requirements Funding source: State funding and matching investment capital Contact: Ryan Mudawar, vice president of education & workforce programs; RMudawar@masslifesciences.com; 781-373-7715 TaxProgram@masslifesciences.com; sbmg@masslifesciences.com; internship@ masslifesciences.com; equip@masslifesciences.com MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (MASSMEP) 27A Midstate Drive Suite 200 Auburn, MA 01501 508-831-7020; massmep.org Description: Offers resources, services and support focused on operational excellence, workforce strategies and innovative growth solutions How to take advantage: Workshops, training grants, on-the-job training, credentialing and more Funding source: Public-private partnership with federal funds, state investments and private sector fees Contact: info@massmep.org Year founded: 1988 MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT (MOITI) 136 Blackstone St. Fifth floor Boston, MA 02109 617-973-8664; mass.gov Description: International business development agency that promotes trade and investment with global partners in Massachusetts, helps prepare Massachusetts-based companies to work in global markets and facilitates foreign direct investment in the commonwealth How to take advantage: Trade missions, roundtables, seminars and shows Funding source: State agency Contact: Khanh Mendelowitz, manager of business development; 617-973-8532; khanh.mendelowitz@state.ma.us