Advanced Manufacturing Employer Partnership

CCAT/AMEP Connecticut Manufacturers Webinar Series

Webinars by CT Manufacturers for CT Manufacturers | Starting in 2021, join us on the first Thursday of each month @ 12:00 PM

• Improving Job Quality for Competitive Advantage

  October 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

• Cybersecurity & Advanced Manufacturing

  October 26 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

View recordings and slides from previous webinars.

On Demand Technology Skills to Learn this Year!

• Digital and Industry 4.0 Technologies – Free, on-demand workshops, demonstrations and trainings
  • Automation & Robotics
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Digital Technologies
• 180 Skills licenses providing over 700 free, online courses are available to Connecticut manufacturers to help create, grow and retain your workforce.
• Connecticut Manufacturing Workforce Development Initiative (CMWDI) – Federal funding for apprentice programs to upskill your workforce. CCAT’s focus areas including Industry 4.0 skills such as automation and robotics, additive manufacturing as well as data analytics.

Resources for Employers from CT.GOV

• State of CT Coronavirus Website
• CT Shared Work Program Website and One Page Overview

MIF Voucher Programs

Matched funds to improve your manufacturing productivity, efficiency and competitiveness and implementation of IoT solutions and Additive Manufacturing.

• Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program (MVP)
  $49,000 to conduct a project aimed at improving your manufacturing productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. Administered on a first-come first-served basis.
• Connecticut Manufacturing IoT Integration Voucher Program (IVP)
  $20,000 to assist with the implementation of IoT solutions on your manufacturing floor. Administered on a first-come first-served basis.
• Connecticut Additive Manufacturing Adoption Program (AMAP)
  $100,000 to help infuse additive manufacturing technologies into your production environment. The window for accepting applications will run from April 1 to May 31, 2021.

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Overview

The Advanced Manufacturing Employer Partnership (AMEP) is an employer-led Workforce Solutions Collaborative Metro Hartford Industry Partnership focused on the workforce needs of advanced manufacturing and technology companies in local labor market areas. AMEP focuses on the best practices in recruiting entry level workers and training incumbent workers. AMEP supports job quality programs and services that establish career pathways that lead to family sustaining wages, reduced employer costs, and retention of current workforce.

Vision/Mission

Every manufacturing position is filled with a qualified employee. AMEP will provide leadership to drive effective and efficient workforce solutions by maximizing any available resource.

Charter

A formal structure has been developed by our AMEP chairs. Click here to view the 2020 AMEP Charter.

AMEP Chair:  Charles Daniels, Chief Financial Officer, Wepco Plastics

Meetings Driven by Employer Workforce Needs

Each quarterly meeting brings together speakers on current topics such as apprenticeship, manufacturing innovation, and workforce forecasting. Participating employers have first-hand access to many state and federal programs that offer financial support in growing their business.

2020 Annual Meeting Recording

Career Pathways Employment Program

Participating employers can access a pre-screened applicant pool through the Career Pathways Employment Program (CPEP). This particular group of job seekers have foundational and technical skills that have been validated through training and assessments. Click here for more information about CPEP.

Job Quality Programs

Employer driven programs and services to help retain a competent workforce.

Financial Wellness Programs

Programs for employers to offer front line workers greater understanding of the different ways to maximize income, track expenses, create a budget, make informed purchases, monitor and protect their money, and develop a savings plan. Click here for more information about United Way’s portfolio of Financial Literacy offerings.

Manufacturing Awareness Programs

Engage and inspire the next generation of manufacturers by participating in our Industry Ambassador Program and exploring ideas and resources to help build the talent pipeline of K-12 students in your region.

Count on CCAT

Contact us today for more information about AMEP and to find out how you can get involved.

Lynn Raicik – lraicik@ccat.us | 860.282.4297

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