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SUMMARY:Boston Centerless: MFG Day at Boston Centerless
DESCRIPTION:Interested in the manufacturing industry? Explore Boston Centerless as we invite you on a journey through our facility! Boston Centerless supplies customers worldwide with precision ground bar materials for close tolerance CNC Swiss machining applications. The company also provides grinding services for customer-supplied materials and components\, and provides CNC Swiss consulting services. \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/boston-centerless-mfg-day-at-boston-centerless/
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up 2022
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at Mash-Up\, on September 16\, 2022 as we bring innovative people from around the Commonwealth to network\, solve industry challenges\, and celebrate manufacturing in Mass! \nWhat: Mash-UP\nWhen: September 16th from 10 AM – 3 PM\nWhere: Polar Park\, Worcester\nHow: Click the registration button below! \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://massmep.org/event/massachusetts-manufacturing-mash-up-2022/
LOCATION:Polar Park\, 100 Madison Street\, Worcester\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring Workforce Training Grants with AIM HR Solutions & MassMEP
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Massachusetts awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses through the Workforce Training Fund (WTFP). Many companies are unfamiliar with the General Grant or Express Grant Programs funded by the Workforce Training Fund Program. It’s time for your organization to take advantage of this funding and achieve business growth\, increased productivity\, and employee retention. \nJoin AIM HR Solutions & MassMEP grant experts as they answer the most asked questions surrounding the grant programs\, such as: \n\nDo I qualify\, and how do I get started?\nWhich training topics are eligible for grant funding?\nWhat are some best practices and tips for getting my application approved?\nHow long does the process take?\nHow do I build a training plan that meets my organization’s needs?\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/exploring-workforce-training-grants-with-aim-hr-solutions-massmep/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Burnout and Stress Management
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhether you are struggling with a loss of productivity\, an increase in turnover\, or a decrease in employee morale\, this Burnout and Stress Management course can help everyone better support themselves and others. While stress is a part of life\, we can manage it with the right mindset and tools. \n*THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. LOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE SENT A WEEK PRIOR TO THE SERIES START DATE* \nIf you need help registering or applying for a grant\, please contact Kallee McGraw at KMcGraw@AIMHRSolutions.com or click here to schedule a call.\nClick here to access the WTFP grant ID for this series.  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/burnout-and-stress-management/
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Robot Block Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout this event\n\n\nThese are definitely the droids you’re looking for. \nStop by the Robo Boston Block Party on October 2nd from 11:00am – 4:00pm\, to see the latest in all things robotics. From autonomous vehicles to drones\, over 30 organizations will be spread across Seaport Common and the adjacent Exhibit Tent demonstrating their robots or offering hands-on experiences and STEM activities. You’ll be able to witness robots walking\, crawling\, flying\, and helping humans in new and unique ways. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/4th-annual-robot-block-party/
LOCATION:Seaport Common and Adjacent Outdoor Tent\, 85 Northern Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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SUMMARY:ISO Internal Auditor 9001:2015 - Small Business Direct Access (SBDAP)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4-day training see recurring event \nWho Should Attend: This course is recommended for anyone involved in designing\, implementing\, maintaining\, and improving a quality management system and/or performing internal audits of a quality management system\, such as quality officers\, managers\, and auditors. No prior knowledge of auditing\, quality management systems\, or ISO 9001:2008 is required prior to attending this course. \nCourse Highlights / Topics Covered: \n\nThe process approach\, performance indicators and risk\nThe “Plan-Do-Check-Act” principle\nThe key elements of a quality management system\, management of documents/records\, deviations\, corrective and preventive actions\nManagement responsibility\, management representative and management review\nMeasurement\, analysis and continuous improvement on customer satisfaction\, quality management effectiveness through internal audits\, process performance and conformity to product requirements\nWhat are internal audits\nWhy are internal audits conducted\nWhat preparatory work should be carried out before an audit\nWhat to pay attention to during the audit\nWhat is a good audit report\nWhat aspects are important in monitoring audit results\, corrective and preventive actions\n\nStudents will benefit by: \n\nLearning how to plan\, conduct\, and report quality audit results\nEnhancing your understanding of the components of an internal quality audit program\nGaining an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 requirements\nGetting answers to your toughest audit questions\n\nCapturing a working knowledge of the practices\, roles and responsibilities of an auditor \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/iso-internal-auditor-90012015-small-business-direct-access-sbdap-6/
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)  - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers in the DoD supply chain are required to have adequate information security measures in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Starting in 2020\, independent auditors will be assessing manufacturers’ security posture\, which will determine which contracts they can bid. This session will provide an overview of these requirements and the various options available to ensure compliance with them. \nRegister Here\n  \nThis communication was prepared under contract with the State of Vermont\, as fiscal agent for the New England Collaborative\, \nwith financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment\, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the \nNew England Collaborative and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment\, the U.S. Department of Defense\, \nor the participating states.
URL:https://massmep.org/event/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-virtual-2/
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SUMMARY:Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training Consortium Info Session
DESCRIPTION:NEW Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training \nTRAINING DESCRIPTION: Operational Excellence for Supervisors consists of 3 modules\, Leadership Skills\, Manufacturing Principles\, and Problem Solving. This course is delivered over a 12-month span and is designed to provide both awareness and education through classroom and actual “hands-on” exercises in the work environment with an emphasis on the Scientific Method of problem-solving\, team building\, and conflict resolution. These are competency-based skills: managers and trainers will evaluate progress and determine the level of competence achieved throughout the apprenticeship period. \n\n1-year training program\, 3 per class/month\ndelivered virtually\n3 training modules – leadership skills\, manufacturing principles\, problem-solving\nregistered apprenticeship (company will become a “co-sponsor” with MassMEP)\nqualifies for MA Registered Apprentice Tax Credit ($4\,800/apprentice)\nfunding support available through the Workforce Training Fund\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND:  Supervisors and Work Leaders that responsible for and coordinate the activities of production workers\, such as inspectors\, machine setters\, assemblers\, fabricators\, and maintenance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/front-line-supervisor-apprenticeship-training-consortium-info-session/
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