Programs designed to help Connecticut manufacturers acquire the skills, tools and resources needed to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing ecosystem
Click on the program below for details and applications.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program (MVP)
$100,000 to conduct a project aimed at improving your manufacturing productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. Administered on a first-come first-served basis.
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.
SIRI and Cyber Assistance Program (SAC)
$10,000 will be provided on a matching basis to help Manufacturers obtain Smart Industry Readiness Index assessments and Cyber Security assessments.
WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
Incumbent Workforce Training Program (IWT)
$50,000 provided on a matching basis to reimburse manufacturers for training costs incurred to upskill their employees.
Apprentice Funding Program (AFP)
$15,000 wage subsidy per apprentice over the course of their apprenticeship program.
MIF Engineering Internship Program
This program is a cohort-based internship for rising sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students seeking internships at small- and mid-sized manufacturing companies. Areas of focus range from computer science and finance to marketing and engineering.
CCAT will help promote your opportunities, directing a diverse applicant pool to apply to your job postings. We’ll offer programs and events in Summer 2023 to support professional development and networking opportunities to enrich the experience for interns and create a sense of community. Matching wage subsidy up to $3,500 for two engineering interns (limited to those employers with less than 300 employees).
Employers: are you hiring interns? Learn more about our MIF Engineering Internship Program here.
Students: submit your resume to share with employers here. Check out our current internship opportunities here