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
Industry Ambassador Program: Using Manufacturing Talent to Showcase Your Company and Inspire the Next Generation
April 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
View recordings and slides from previous webinars.
On Demand Technology Skills to Learn this Year!
Resources for Employers from CT.GOV
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.
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 the Hartford and Enfield labor market areas. AMEP focuses on the best ways to recruit entry level workers and train 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 (coming soon)
Hartford Area Chair: Glenn Ford, President, Phoenix Manufacturing
Central CT 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.
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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