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For more information, contact: BCC’s Department of Community Education & Workforce Development413-236-2125 | 413-236-2126 | Pittsfield, MA 01201massTEC.org • www.berkshirecc.edu/ampitup

MassTEC, a collaboration with Berkshire Community College and its partners, was formed to educate teachers, guidance counselors, career advisors, and families on career pathways in advanced manufacturing in Western Massachusetts.

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Berkshire Community College

Berkshire Compact for Education

Berkshire County Regional Employment Board

Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership

C. H. McCann Technical High School

Commonwealth Corporation

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AMP it up!AMP it up! shows students, parents, guidance counselors, and teachers how advanced manufacturing careers can put them on the path to success. Funding for this publication has been provided by the Commonwealth Advanced Manufacturing Futures Program administered by MassDevelopment.

MCCWDTAMassachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda (MCCWDTA). The Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda (MCCWDTA) brings Massachusetts’ fifteen community colleges, adult basic education and workforce development systems, and industry stakeholders together to transform the delivery of education and training programs. “Massachusetts Community College and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda is 100% funded by a $20,000,000 TAACCCT grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration.” Grant Agreement #TC-22505-11-60-A-25.

Berkshire Community CollegeBerkshire Community College (BCC) is a public, fully accredited, community college offering associate degree and certificate programs, as well as various other educational opportunities, primarily to the residents of Berkshire County and surrounding areas. Visit BCC online at www.berkshirecc.edu.

“The convergence of education & career skills.”

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inTroduCingMassTECMassTEC is an organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of Advanced Manufacturing and the many viable career options within this exciting industry segment.

iMporTAnCEoF MAnuFACTuringinBErkshirE CounTy.Manufacturing is woven into the historical fabric of Berkshire County and represents a key industry base. Once dominated by a handful of large industries, the economic landscape of the county is now comprised of smaller, niche-manufacturers, who specialize in areas including paper, plastics, medical devices, and aeronautics. These industries represent the future of high-tech manufacturing in Berkshire County. Berkshire Community College, the companies that comprise the Berkshire Applied Technology Council, and MassTEC are committed to promoting the many new and exciting educational and career opportunities that now exist in manufacturing. Come and explore what manufacturing is all about!

TEChnology driVEs TodAy’s MAnuFACTuringToday’s manufacturing is driven by technology — things like advanced computer hardware, enterprise-wide systems software, electronics and robotic automation. This technology improves yields, quality and — ultimately, the bottom line for a company. A dependence on technology also means a need for more technically-oriented and creative employees to perform a variety of jobs including:

• Technicians • Engineers • Supervisors • Quality Assurance

81% of American manufacturers say their biggest problem is finding qualified workers. In fact, the nation’s economic well-being could very well be dependent upon finding qualified employees to fill manufacturing jobs in industries like these:

• Aerospace • Defense • Machinery • Plastics • Automotive • Electronics • Marine Technologies • Pharmaceuticals• Biotechnology • Fiber Optics • Medical Devices • Renewable Energy• Communications • IndustrialProducts • Paper • Semiconductors & Circuitry

ThE FuTurE oF MAnuFACTuring dEpEnds on youEach group below is an integral part of the decision making process when it comes to a technical manufacturing career; whether for students, company employees, dislocated workers, a new worker or an adult career changer. Groups can benefit from the following activities:

For parents & Families: • Presentationsforfamilies,includingoverviewsofadvancedmanufacturingand information about educational pathways • Face-to-facediscussionswithmanufacturingemployees • Toursofareamanufacturingcompanies

For Career Advisors: • Informationsessionsonadvancedmanufacturing,includingemploymentdata, skill requirements, various training and education options and career pathways • Face-to-facediscussionswithmanufacturingemployers • Toursofareamanufacturingcompanies

For Teachers & guidance Counselors: • Professional development programs providing information on career and education pathways, as well as curriculum development assistance in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

“Set aside all your previous notions about manufacturing...it is not dull, dirty, dead end or in decline. You owe it to yourself to explore this field. Your future begins today.” – Ellen kennedy, President, Berkshire Community College

“Education and training are the pathway to excellent career opportunities within manufacturing, which is a growing sector of the American economy. These programs help to prepare people for those opportunities.” – Barbara Chaput, Manager of Human Resources, Crane & Co. President, Berkshire Applied Technology Council

“If we can’t find them, we have to grow our own!” – Bill hines, sr., Former CEO, Interprint, Inc.

“...Companies throughout the U.S. are working feverishly to provide state-of-the-art training to our workforce.” – don rochelo, President/CEO, Apex Resources Technology

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