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Launch Your Career in Advanced Manufacturing
Introduction to CNC and Advanced Manufacturing Open House
Thursday, July 2
4:00 - 6:00 pm
River Valley Technical Center (RVTC), Springfield
FREE!
Attend this valuable Open House to learn all you can about the below named Boot Camp. This program is designed by industry and instructors to prepare participants for jobs in advanced manufacturing that require levels of skills and knowledge that are nearly unparalleled in other industries.
If you wish to attend this complimentary event, please e-mail or phone Nate Bisson, RVTC Assistant Director of Adult and Technical Education, at [email protected] or (802) 885-8302.
CNC Boot Camp
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 24 (week days)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm each day
River Valley Technical Center (RVTC), Springfield
$1,200 pp, some scholarships available/ Register
Training for entry level Advanced Manufacturing work scenarios must be immediate, consistent and intense but also allow for mistakes and learning in a supportive educational environment. Co-presented by VMEC and RVTC, the CNC Boot Camp model has been developed to provide such a workplace culture. Combining strong academic/ theoretical components with “high-touch” learning, attendees will experience the pressures of high precision/ high production manufacturing in a setting that is learner-centered rather than product-centered.
To find out about foundational knowledge to be gained from this program, course expectations, scholarship opportunities and eligible certifications, visit CNC Boot Camp.
Apprenticeship Starter Resources for Manufacturers
Tuesday, July 14
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Virtual/ Free/ Register
If your manufacturing operation is struggling to build
individual and organizational capability, join us next month for an hour-long Noontime Knowledge webinar where you'll be able to reimagine your training or apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship is an “earn-while-you-learn” approach that enhances existing business practices, offering apprentices higher wages, job security, and recognized credentials. You will receive the essentials needed to design and launch a successful Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program as well as learn how to leverage an approach that develops individuals and your organization simultaneously.
The session will cover Structure and Deliverables, Leading Change, Process Guidance, Competitive Advantage, Workforce Solutions and the Value of Partnerships.
SBA Resources for Manufacturers
Thursday, July 23
12 Noon - 1:00 pm
Virtual/ Free/ Register
Join us for this hour-long session which is designed to help manufacturers understand the various SBA (Small Business Administration) programs and services available to help you as you start, expand, grow, and recover your businesses.
The overview presentation will cover topics affiliated with the "Introduction to the Made in America Initiative: SBA Programs and Resources for U.S. Manufacturers" including:
- The SBA Resource Partner Network: Business Training, & One-on-One Counseling
- SBA cosponsored Supplier Matchmaking Platforms: IndustryNet, Thomasnet, CONNEX, IQS Directory
- Access to Capital: SBA-Backed Loan & Surety Bond Programs
- Selling to the Federal Government: Contracting Fundamentals, Small Business set-asides & SBA Certification Programs
- and much more!
Daniel Kelly, SBA Vermont District Office Lender Relations Specialist and Tara Bartlik, SBA Vermont District Office Outreach and Marketing Specialist, will co-present at this valuable webinar session....register today!
Critical Thinking and Risk Management in a Cyber-Converged World
Wednesday, July 29
8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
VTSU Williston campus, Williston
No Cost/ Register
In this highly valuable half day and complimentary session, participants will be exposed to complex analysis and decision making related to risk. They will explore the importance of critical thinking and apply it to combined cyber, physical, and informational problems while gaining an appreciation for standardized terminology and be familiar with methods of measuring risk.
This course introduces participants to Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) and other models to aid in analysis. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize methods for formalized decision making processes
- Utilize a common language taxonomy for risk management
- Describe methods for calculating and measuring risk
Wondering if this is for you? Yes, it is! The target audience is EVERYONE - Whole community - public, private, and non-profit; Business, IT and OT leadership and operations staff as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial government staff.
This National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) training course is developed and delivered by Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI). NCPC courses are fully funded by DHS/FEMA and provided at no direct cost to participants. This survey course enables leaders to define and determine business risk related to cybersecurity in a multifaceted environment.
We invite you to read the complete course description which includes prerequisites and required course materials. NUARI is managing the registration platform for this event. Should you encounter any issues with registration or have questions, please send a message to [email protected].
New England M.A.D.E. Summit: Manufacturing, Advancement, Development & Expansion
Tuesday, September 15
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode Island
Free/ Register (see Summit Attendee Ticket field)
This one-day event is designed for manufacturers who are ready to grow, scale, and compete in what comes next. No matter where you are on your manufacturing journey, there’s a place for you here. You’ll find resources, connections, and expertise tailored to your next step. From machine shops to advanced robotics, food production to medical devices: this is a summit built for the full spectrum of New England manufacturing.
While the agenda is being finalized, organizers are seeking sponsors; if this opportunity is of interest to you, please click here.
Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “to strengthen and empower Vermont manufacturers.”
A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers. VMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Vermont.
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