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F a l l 2 0 1 6 • S T U F F 63 Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative One Ashburton Place, Room 2101 Boston, MA 02108 617-788-3610; masstech.org Description: Leaders from industry, academia and government 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%20 Manufacturing%20Report.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: 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 References: Algonquin Industries Inc., Bellingham Funding source: State agency Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) 290 Donald Lynch Blvd. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-786-9494; 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; www.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 Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board 44 Front St., Suite 300 Worcester, MA 01608 508-799-1590; workforcecentralma.org Description: Public-private partnership serving employers and employees responsible for policy, oversight and coordination of federal and state workforce development initiatives and job training How to take advantage: Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Youth Workforce Investment Council grants and contracts Funding source: Public-private partnership with federal funds, state investments and private sector fees Contact: Ed Gagne, director of youth services 508-373-7657 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 References: Cirtec Medical, East Long Meadow Funding source: State agency Contact: Stephen Lavery, program manager smlavery@commcorp.org Year founded: 1997 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 Mass Export Center State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3730 Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8664; mass.gov/export Description: Export assistance including counseling, overseas trade shows and offices, educational tools, on-demand training modules, video guides and workbooks How to take advantage: Training and events calendar: http://www.mass.gov/export/ events.htm training registration questions, 413-545-6309 or contact regional director Funding source: State agency Contact: Julia Dvorko, Central Massachusetts regional director 508-929-8844 dvorko@isenberg.umass.edu Mass Tech Collaborative Innovation Institute 75 North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 508-870-0312; masstech.org Description: Supporter of industry-based growth initiatives in the digital economy and the economic structures of under- served regions How to take advantage: Partnerships with university grant winners References: UMass Lowell Funding source: State agency engage@masstech.org Year founded: 2003 Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Vocational School Equipment Grants Massachusetts State House Room 373 Boston, MA 02133 617-727-2040; mass.gov Description: Grants to purchase equipment to prepare students for a modern workforce How to take advantage: Follow grant program guidelines: http:// www.mass.gov/hed/community/ funding/capital-skills-grant-faq.pdf References: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough; Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, Charlton; Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, Upton; Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District, Fitchburg; Worcester Technical High School, Worcester Funding source: State agency Contact: Elizabeth Guyton, Governor's office liaison elizabeth.guyton@state.ma.us Year founded: 2012 Massachusetts Labor and Workforc Development, Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) 19 Staniford St. Boston, MA 02114 617-626-5353; mass.gov/lwd/ employment-services/one-stop- State and industry resources for manufacturers to collaborate