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Digital Skills for Manufacturing Careers

<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-26-at-8.54.04-AM.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-28298 size-full" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-26-at-8.54.04-AM.png" alt="" width="398" height="94" /></a></p> For un and under employed Berkshire County Residents - Dull, Dirty, Dangerous: From The Three Ds to 3D <p class="p2">If you are searching for a new career, do not overlook manufacturing. Today’s employers are investing in fresh talent and modern technologies to bring new, innovative products to market. YOU could be the talent they have been waiting for. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b>Modern Technologies Covered in Course:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">¥ </span>Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality (AR/VR) for Manufacturing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">¥ </span>Microsoft Excel for Manufacturing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">¥ </span>CRM (Customer Relationship Management) & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">¥ </span>3D Printing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2">¥ </span>Computer Aided Design (CAD)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>   *To apply, please hit the registration button below, download the PDF, and send your application to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Fax: (413) 448-2801 <em>Once your application is received, you will be contacted for a phone interview. We look forward to hosting you at this fun and exciting course!</em> <a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-26-at-8.55.16-AM.png"><img class=" wp-image-28299 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-26-at-8.55.16-AM.png" alt="" width="474" height="162" /></a> [mep_register url="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pages-from-BIC-CANCODE-Digital-Skilling-Flyer-Application-pdf-fillable-combined67.pdf"]
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Manufacturing Day with Ware High School

<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.quabbin.com/"><img class="alignnone wp-image-28294 size-full" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/quabbin-logo.png" alt="" width="473" height="166" /></a></p> Students from Ware Jr/Sr High School will travel to Quabbin Wire & Cable Co, Sanderson MacLeod, and Flexcon. Each company will provide information on their company and guide the students through a tour of their facility. The focus will be on career opportunities available to enter the workforce upon graduation, overview of those jobs (with employees speaking with them), pay scale and advancement opportunities through effort, motivation, commitment, training, etc. Beginning at 8:30, students will have a little over an hour at each facility with lunch hosted at Flexcon. Each company is very excited about hosting a live event, engaging students in career opportunities and promoting the importance of manufacturing in their local area.
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Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up 2022

<img class="wp-image-26971 size-medium aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mash-Up-Logo-Horizontal-300x81.png" alt="" width="300" height="81" />   Join 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! What: Mash-UP When: September 16th from 10 AM - 3 PM Where: Polar Park, Worcester How: Click the registration button below! [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej7ry33f4ccc774e&oseq=&c=&ch="]    
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Exploring Workforce Training Grants with AIM HR Solutions & MassMEP

<img class="wp-image-26099 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-15-at-2.39.23-PM.png" alt="" width="290" height="208" /> 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. Join AIM HR Solutions & MassMEP grant experts as they answer the most asked questions surrounding the grant programs, such as: <ul> <li>Do I qualify, and how do I get started?</li> <li>Which training topics are eligible for grant funding?</li> <li>What are some best practices and tips for getting my application approved?</li> <li>How long does the process take?</li> <li>How do I build a training plan that meets my organization’s needs?</li> </ul> [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bArRHbFMTEiFIMqPWO853Q"]
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Countdown to CMMC Compliance

<img class="wp-image-21677 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tbd-vpreveil-2.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="214" /> <p id="register">CMMC is less than a year away from becoming a rule. On <strong>June 24th</strong>, organizations in the defense industrial base (DIB) will have the chance to get guidance and clarity from <strong>top DoD officials</strong> on program timelines and their responsibility to comply with CMMC and DFARS 7012.</p> Join PreVeil and some of the nation’s largest Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) as they host an important conversation with top DoD officials <strong>Mr David McKeown (DoD CISO)</strong> and <strong>Ms Stacy Bostjanick (CMMC,Director)</strong>. These speakers will provide guidance on: <ul> <li>Important <strong>CMMC program updates</strong></li> <li>Expected <strong>changes to program timelines</strong></li> <li>Contractor <strong>obligations under DFARS 7012</strong></li> </ul> By attending this webinar, DIB organizations will understand changes to the CMMC program, how they can best prepare themselves and the importance of getting their compliance programs started. <strong>Sign up today and reserve your seat.</strong>   [mep_register url="https://www.preveil.com/dod-countdown-to-compliance/?utm_source=active+campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_4&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%5Bwebinar%5D+DoD+CMMC+Program+Chief+%26+CISO+to+Share+Key+CMMC+Updates&utm_campaign=DoD+Webinar+email+4#register"]   <img class="wp-image-25878 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-09-at-8.27.38-AM-1024x485.png" alt="" width="825" height="391" /> <img class=" wp-image-25879 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-09-at-8.29.18-AM-1024x229.png" alt="" width="846" height="189" />  
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Student Showcase: Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

<h4><strong>Hiring next generation talent for your organization?</strong></h4> If you are responsible for hiring Manufacturing, Engineering, or Technology candidates for your organization, this is a great opportunity for your to connect with the talented students of Carver High’s Innovation Pathways Program. <blockquote> <ul> <li>Meet students 1:1, see current projects, & learn about skills and credentials they are acquiring.</li> </ul> </blockquote> <blockquote> <ul> <li>Speak to educators and influence the curriculum being developed.</li> </ul> </blockquote> <blockquote> <ul> <li>Make contact with students interested in internships and full time positions.</li> </ul> </blockquote> Drop-in anytime between 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Carver Middle High Schools MET Wing Free food and refreshments will be served by Carver High’s award-winning Culinary Arts program. The event is free to attend, click below to RSVP today.   Any questions please reach out to Meredith Erickson via email [email protected] or call 508-866-6172 [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-showcase-manufacturing-engineering-technology-registration-309898373377"]
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Human Capital Barometrics Information Session

<img class="wp-image-25500 size-full aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HCB-1.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> <strong>Human Capital Barometrics, not a college science class!</strong> Introducing a new tool for workforce information - Human Capital Barometrics. Why do YOU want HCB? It can be used to measure your current conditions and help you plan for the future. What are the benefits? This can improve hiring, retention, and help you make future investments. With speakers from both <a href="https://polarismep.org/">Polaris MEP</a> and <a href="https://vmec.org/">VMEC</a> speaking on their own experiences implementing HCB, this is open to all manufacturers in MA, RI, and VT. Join us for an hour of the who, what, where, when and why of HCB and how it will work in your organization. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Partners:</strong></span> <img class="wp-image-25491 alignleft" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/polaris.png" alt="" width="332" height="78" /><img class="wp-image-25492 alignleft" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/VMEC-logo-1024x378.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="86" />         [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-yIpj6_7RPmluzd7Y4KmuA"]
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