Safety and Compliance is liking eating a bowl of alphabet soup!
- On November 7, 2018
Written by: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers OSHA, DOT, NFPA, ISO, FDA, NIOSH, ANSI, and EPA just to name a few. Who regulates you? Who has the authority? Where do you begin? And, why do all the agencies have a different interpretation of the regulations? OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and you can […]
Read MoreMassMEP Promotes Kathie Mahoney to Center Director
- On November 5, 2018
For more information contact: John Killam, MassMEP, johnk@massmep.org Shari Worthington, PR Counsel, Telesian Technology, sharilee@telesian.com November 5, 2018 – Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has announced the promotion of Kathie Mahoney to MassMEP Center Director. In this new position, Ms. Mahoney is responsible for leading and developing a team of professional […]
Read MoreKaren Carswell Joins MassMEP as Project Manager for Western Region of Massachusetts
- On October 19, 2018
Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has announced that Karen Carswell has joined the organization as a Project Manager for the Western Region of Massachusetts. Ms. Carswell comes to MassMEP from Qnect where she served as a Marketing and Business Development Consultant; her work focused on lean methodologies and customer testimonials for […]
Read MoreRequirements for welding, cutting and hot work permits have changed for manufacturing
- On September 4, 2018
Written by: Safety Trainers As a result of the tragic fire on March 26, 2014, where two Boston firefighters were killed from a fire that started by unpermitted and improper welding activity, all employees performing hot work must be trained by a Massachusetts state approved training program. You need to review the definitions and terminology […]
Read MoreWhat is a Consortium Training Grant?
- On August 14, 2018
Written by: Kristy Grignon Does your company have a technical skills gap? Would you like to improve your productivity and quality? Have you been considering ways to get training for your workforce and have thought that your company was too small? Have you looked for ways to fund training, discovered the Workforce Training Fund and […]
Read MoreTribalVision and MassMEP Join Forces in Supporting Massachusetts Manufacturers
- On August 7, 2018
TribalVision and Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (“MassMEP”) have announced a collaboration that will offer both express and general grants to manufacturers through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This partnership will enable MassMEP to now be able to support Massachusetts manufacturers with the marketing tools and training needed to compete and grow in today’s competitive global business […]
Read MoreMassMEP Diversifies Accelerated CNC Training Program, Partners with Seven Hills Foundation
- On February 20, 2018
For more information please contact: Kathie Mahoney, kathiem@massmep.org Worcester, MA – This February, nine participants in the MassMEP Accelerated CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Skills Training Program completed their training and received advanced MACWIC certification. The graduates spent seven weeks participating in an intensive experience that incorporates both classroom and hands-on curriculum to prepare them for […]
Read MoreMassMEP Launches New Mechanical Skill Training Program
- On February 12, 2018
For More Information Contact: – Kathie Mahoney, kathiem@massmep.org MassMEP Launches New Mechanical Skill Training Program Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, recently celebrated the graduation of the first class of students to complete Mechanical Systems Skills Training, a comprehensive new training program in mechanical power transmission for the shop floor. Participants learn […]
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