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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.
Free online academy for Massachusetts tech entrepreneurs offering short expert-led video courses organized into 7 learning pathways covering spinouts, IP, fundraising, go-to-market, sales, operations, and business models.
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 →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 →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.
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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