“My Participation in manufacturing training was an enriching experience that equipped me with practical skills, technical knowledge, and a deeper understanding of modern production methods. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to advance their career in manufacturing or develop strong, industry-relevant expertise.”

“My experience in the Manufacturing program was overall well-balanced. There was a lot of information provided but it was not so much that the group could not understand. The instructors from MassMEP were very patient with us and answered all the questions asked. The booklets provided made it easy to follow the day's lesson plan, and it provided a better understanding of the basics of the subject matter. Last but not least, the Osha training was very informative, and the real-life videos and scenarios were helpful.”  

“I had a good experience based on the training I receive from MassHire and MassMEP Manufacturing Training program. I learned a lot of things about manufacturing that I didn’t realize existed. Learning about Shop math, blueprint reading, OSHA, metrology and all the other courses really helped me build interest.”

"Thank you again for the opportunity to attend the manufacturing training program.  I really appreciated being able to interact with my fellow classmates as well as the staff.  Personally, I believe it was a great experience and I picked up some new skills that I am eager to implement into a new career role as well as my daily life. Thank you very much."

"The welding training has made a major difference in my life. I work at a farm where we also manufacture household and commercial furnaces for pyrolyzing organic matter. The resulting agricultural products are helping to sequester carbon dioxide by binding it in the soil among many other things. I have been able to start working with metal in the shop and I have also used my training to weld plastics for irrigation systems we use at the farm. My training has provided me a way to have year-round employment after having to leave my teaching job due to health issues and struggling through the winter layoffs from landscaping jobs each year. This way I can stay connected to the soil and also do technical things which I both love while being able to provide for myself. I enclosed a picture of one of my after work projects I train on, a plant trellis that I made from rusty scraps that were laying around. I am very grateful for the opportunity that I was given, and I found the training most meaningful."  

“Over the years we have utilized the services of the Greater New Bedford Workforce Board for our apprenticeship training and for training of various technical positions in our company. They have assisted us in many grant applications and provided training services for everything from Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing, to Supervisory Skills, Lean Manufacturing, 5S and other topics." Read the complete testimonial.”    

“My experience in the program was excellent, the instructors were great, and when the classes were over I had the confidence I had the skills to join the workforce. It’s a great new profession, the the only regret I have is not starting this earlier. Thanks MassHire for the opportunity.”

“The instructors and all the behind the scenes people that administered and supported this program are a top quality team. The on-line format even encouraged my fellow classmates and me to became actively engaged despite our remote environments. We are all fortunate to have received the benefit of the grant. To conclude, I simply wanted you to know that your efforts are sincerely appreciated.”