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Competency-based workforce training program (~280 hours) preparing nontraditional job seekers for entry-level manufacturing careers, combining theory, contextualized learning, job readiness, and on-the-job training.
Workshop for Black business owners in Berkshire County focused on developing branding skills, personal brand identity, and business communication strategies.
Learn more →Free 9-month online training program (monthly 2-hour sessions) teaching participants how to start a cooperative and become a co-op developer who can train others in their communities.
Learn more →Small business and entrepreneurship training program at AACA Boston helping diverse, limited-English-speaking, and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs start, stabilize, and grow their ventures in the Greater Boston area.
Learn more →Interise StreetWise MBA program offered through BBEC, providing structured business growth curriculum to established small businesses in Berkshire County including business assessment, finances, marketing, and strategic planning.
Learn more →The Massachusetts APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC), hosted by MassMEP, is a federally funded program providing free marketing and procurement assistance to Massachusetts businesses seeking to win government contracts at the federal, state, and local levels. Services include workshops, one-on-one counseling, a BidMatch notification service, and compliance guidance.
Learn more →Online learning platform and resource hub for Massachusetts manufacturers offering self-paced courses, webinars, and tools on topics including cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Learn more →Ongoing series of workshops and webinars for Massachusetts manufacturers on topics including operational excellence, lean, cybersecurity, and workforce strategies.
Learn more →Free virtual training program for managers and owners of small businesses in Massachusetts providing tools to implement participatory and democratic management practices, increasing profitability and employee retention.
Learn more →Webinar series providing Massachusetts manufacturers with practical guidance on adopting additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, processes, and applications for production.
Learn more →Experiential fellowship for UMass graduate students and postdocs in aging/Alzheimer's research, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills including competitive analysis, marketing, regulatory strategy, and venture financing.
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