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MassMEP Introduces an Innovative Western Massachusetts Manufacturing Consortium Grant


We are inviting you to be a part of our new Manufacturing Consortium grant support program for manufacturers in Western Massachusetts. This grant allows you to train your employees without disrupting your manufacturing business. With this model we provide shared training covered under a Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund grant for up to 6 companies per consortium. We offer an array of courses based on your company’s specific needs. Best of all, MassMEP handles all paperwork, submittals, and documentation.

Benefits and Results from Past Participants Since 2012

  • Increased Sales by 20%
  • Introduced 2 new product lines
  • Reduced scrap by 75%
  • Lead time reduced by 30%
  • More than 15 new jobs created
  • Rework reduced by 75%

Manufacturing Training & Development Consortium Courses

Leadership & Team Development Skills

  • Leader Effectiveness Training (L.E.T)
  • Team Involvement Problem Solving (TIPS)
  • Building a Successful Team
  • TWI – Job Instruction, Job Methods, Job Relations and Job Safety

Manufacturing Skills & Training

  • Basic Manufacturing Skills: Shop Math, Blueprint Reading & Metrology
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • Statistical Process Control
  • G & M Codes

Continuous Improvement Workshops

  • Principles of Lean 101
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Kaizen Improvement Workshops
  • Lean in the Office
  • Visual Management
  • ISO Quality Management System & Internal Auditor Training
  • Achieve Sustainable Continuous Improvement
  • Maintenance Excellence

Don’t see the class you’re looking for? We can design a course to fit your specific needs. Contact [email protected]

Intent to Participate Document

Full Course Description