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T H E 2 0 2 5 WOMEN IN BUSINESS H O N O R E E S HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 10, 2025 B15 students. Once it was established that MASC offers a unique pathway to the manufacturing trades, other commu- nity organizations took notice and started visiting the center. One of my biggest accomplishments was paving a way for students with disabilities to find a career path in manufacturing. This led to a relation- ship with the CT Bureau of Rehabilita- tive Services, where we successfully educated and placed a deaf student in industry. This was documented by video stories by both the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB) and CBIA. What's the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally? My next goal will be to leave a lasting legacy of growth in manufacturing skills training through collaborative partnerships between industry and education where pathways aren't just college focused. I would like to see the efforts of MASC, manufacturing advocacy groups and national organizations like Women in Manufacturing work together to create national pathways for manufacturing training and apprenticeships. Cyndi A. Zoldy Executive Director Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp. (MASC) C yndi Zoldy was appointed exec- utive director of Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp. (MASC) in December 2020, after serving the Smaller Manufacturers Association for eight years. Zoldy has over 26 years of management and accounting experience. While at MASC, she implemented a new functional educational experience, branding the school and streamlining the curriculum to better match local manufacturers' needs. The technical training center serves in a niche market where accelerated programs are offered to both traditional and non-traditional students where students have a pathway from classroom to career in 10 weeks. Zoldy holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Post University in Water- bury, and a State of Connecticut Direc- tors Credential from Charter Oak State College. She has been married for 30 years to a local manufacturer, John Zoldy of MW Components, and they have four adult boys. What have been your biggest profes- sional accomplishments so far? At MASC, I focused early on creating pathways that not only served the training facility but also benefits its Technical Training Center ATTITUDE • APTITUDE • ATTENDANCE • ATTENTION TO DETAIL The Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp (MASC) is a post-secondary training school committed to teaching individuals the manufacturing trade in an accelerated fashion. Trained by industry professionals, MASC graduates leave with NIMS, OSHA, and MASC certificates, and enter the workforce prepared to work entry level manufacturing positions. MASC is also thrilled to congratulate our executive director, Cyndi Zoldy, for being selected for Hartford Business Journal's 2025 Women in Business Awards. Her work ethic and commitment to excellence has greatly benefitted this center! 173 Interstate Ln, Waterbury, CT 06705 | (203) 574-8285 | www.mascttc.com Technical Training Center ATTITUDE • APTITUDE • ATTENDANCE • ATTENTION TO DETAIL The Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp (MASC) is a post-secondary training school committed to teaching individuals the manufacturing trade in an accelerated fashion. Trained by industry professionals, MASC graduates leave with NIMS, OSHA, and MASC certificates, and enter the workforce prepared to work entry level manufacturing positions. MASC is also thrilled to congratulate our executive director, Cyndi Zoldy, for being selected for Hartford Business Journal's 2025 Women in Business Awards. Her work ethic and commitment to excellence has greatly benefitted this center! 173 Interstate Ln, Waterbury, CT 06705 | (203) 574-8285 | www.mascttc.com Technical Training Center ATTITUDE • APTITUDE • ATTENDANCE • ATTENTION TO DETAIL The Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp (MASC) is a post-secondary training school committed to teaching individuals the manufacturing trade in an accelerated fashion. Trained by industry professionals, MASC graduates leave with NIMS, OSHA, and MASC certificates, and enter the workforce prepared to work entry level manufacturing positions. MASC is also thrilled to congratulate our executive director, Cyndi Zoldy, for being selected for Hartford Business Journal's 2025 Women in Business Awards. Her work ethic and commitment to excellence has greatly benefitted this center! 173 Interstate Ln, Waterbury, CT 06705 | (203) 574-8285 | www.mascttc.com