2016 wtfp impact report - workforce training...

“We have made workforce development a priority for Massachusetts residents to get the skills they need to prosper and for companies to have a talented pool of workers to expand. The training and career- building skills provided by these investments will help bolster economic prosperity and success throughout the Commonwealth.”

- Governor Charlie Baker

Februar y 2017

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Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP)The WTFP helps address business productivity and competitiveness by providing resources to businesses to upgrade the skills of their workers. The WTFP is a program of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation. CommCorp strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships with industry, education and workforce organizations. It seeks to meet the immediate and emerging needs of businesses and workers so they can thrive in our dynamic economy.

Grants of up to $250,000 awarded to any size business for customized

workforce training projects.

General ProgramGrants for small businesses up to $30,000 for off-the-shelf worker training courses selected from a database of registered courses.

Express ProgramGrants to training providers that allow businesses of any size to directly enroll

workers in pre-approved training courses on popular topics.

Direct Access Program

27,387 4,679 4,890WORKERS TRAINED

TOTAL:

36,956

Grants awarded 2015-2016:

WORKERS TRAINED WORKERS TRAINED

434 541 303BUSINESSES SERVED BUSINESSES SERVED BUSINESSES SERVED

WORKERS TRAINED

1,278BUSINESSES SERVED

With these grants, companies are making a commitment to enhance the skills of their workers, which not only helps businesses be more competitive, it boosts the state’s overall economy when more people are better trained.”“ - Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald L. Walker, II

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Year Over Year Trends:

Attracting and maintaining top talent is always a major priority at Reebok. It is critical that our people are supported with the tools and knowledge they need to be their best. This grant will help in our effort to not only create great product, but also ensure that the most talented designers want to work right here in Massachusetts.”

“In FY16 84% of grants were awarded to small businesses.

Grants to Small Businesses 2014 - 2016

-Matt O’Toole, President, Reebok

Amount Awarded 2014 - 2016

(Left to right) Reebok President & CEO Matt O’Toole, American Graphics Institute President Christopher Smith, Lieutenant Gover-nor Karyn E. Polito, and Labor and Workforce Devel-opment Secretary Ronald L. Walker, II at WTFP grant an-nouncement event at Reebok World Headquarters in Canton.

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Industry Awarded % Of Funds

# Of Grants

% Of Grants

Accommodation and Food Services $726,014 4% 6 4%

Construction $765,997 4% 6 4%

Finance and Insurance $1,364,682 8% 9 6%

Health Care and Social Assistance $1,565,750 9% 14 9%

Manufacturing $8,835,697 49% 83 53%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $2,194,470 12% 19 12%

Other Industries $2,707,742 15% 20 13%

2016 Total $18,160,352 100% 157 100%

General Program Grants by Industry

General Program Grants by Region

In 2016, 157 General Program Grants were awarded to train 13,984 workers at 185 different companies across Massachusetts.

General Program Grants by Industry and Region

Western

$3,234,149 (18%) 23 grants (15%)

Central

$6,758,241 (38%)56 grants (35%)

Metro Boston

$3,929,959 (22%)35 grants (22%)

Southeastern

$1,921,221 (10%) 16 grants (10%)

Northeastern

$2,316,782 (12%) 27 grants (18%)

If we are going to manufacture domestically, and compete globally, we need to have the best trained, most productive workforce in the world. The Workforce Training Fund is an invaluable resource in the pro-cess toward achieving that goal and keeping manufacturing jobs here in Massachusetts.”

- Michael Detarando, President & CEO, INCOM

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Job Creation Impact

General Program grant recipients whose grants ended in 2016 projected adding 900 additional jobs during their grants. The actual number of jobs added was 1,473, which is 64% more than projected.

Companies receiving General Program grants have averaged 43% more job growth than national and state averages and 273% more job growth than was experienced across New England.

76% of companies with General Program grants added jobs in Massachusetts during the life of their grant.

The greatest WTFP job growth, by industry: (1) Manufacturing (2) Construction (3)Professional,ScientificandTechnicalServices

Planned vs. Actual Net Job Creation Job Growth Comparison

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Case Study: Blount Fine Foods

» Added 114 new jobs, a 44% increase » 16 employees became HACCP Certified (Hazard

Awareness Critical Control Point) » Increased efficiencies reducing production waste

by 15% » Exceeded sales projection by 38%

The Workforce Training Fund Grant not only allows us to expand the skill sets of our current employees, it has also given us the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to our staff, as both team members and as individuals for their own development. In today’s business environ-ment, it has never been more crucial to retain a workforce and invest in a partnership for the long term. This grant allowed us this opportunity, and it has made a strong team even stronger.”

The Blount family has been in the food business since 1880. The premium product line includes refrigerated and frozen premium soups, sauces, sides and entrees for sale at res taurants, clubs and grocery stores. Based in Fall River, Blount’s background in seafood has established the company as the largest producer of Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque in New England.

The Challenge: Blount Fine Foods had enjoyed steady market share over the past few years and wanted to concentrate on customer retention rather than expansion. In addition, Blount’s product quality had always found itself in the upper cost tier at the retail level and it was important to control operational costs while adhering to government regulations in an ever evolving industry. The company recognized the need to continuously develop and engage their staff in order to maintain high levels of quality assurance while controlling costs.

The Solution: Blount enlisted the services of several training providers to focus on Communication and Leadership training, Microbial Awareness training, HACCP Certification training, Coaching and Team Building, and Train the Trainer to develop in-house instructors.

Business Impact:

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- David Flavin, Blount Fine Foods

Fall River

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Case Study: Bionx™

BionX wanted to bring Lean Manufacturing to their production floor to eliminate waste and create efficiencies that would allow them to scale their business. As a startup, BionX experienced challenges common to this sector: the market is changing rapidly and the company needed to pivot quickly to meet the changes. In addi-tion, because they were small and had limited resources, this methodology would mean they could maximize their current resources. They also wanted to ensure that any new products would benefit from the “values” of Lean Manufacturing, allowing them to scale efficiently and rapidly.

Using grant funding from the Workforce Train-ing Fund, BionX brought in training providers to train employees in lean manufacturing, mechan-ical, electrical and software engineering, med-ical device regulatory and quality skills. These trainings helped staff adhere to existing com-mitments, balance last minute design projects, reduce delays and expand their capabilities. » Increased efficiencies in manufacturing and production

» Expect to increase sales revenue by 30% within one year

BionX™ Medical Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the field of prosthetic devices with the introduction of BiOM ankle, the only lower-limb pros-thesis with powered propulsion for enhanced mobility. Privately held and headquartered in Bedford, Mass., BionX was originally founded in 2007 as iWalk by Dr. Hugh Herr, Director and Principal Investigator of the Biomechatronics Group of MIT’s Media Laboratory.

Business Impact:

Workforce Impact: » 75% of employees received training » 4 new full-time employees added (48 to 52) » 17 trainees received a 6% salary increase » 2000+ staff hours of training conducted

The Challenge:

The Solution:

Bedford

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2016 General Program Grant Awards

Grant Recipient City Amount # Trained

Sound Seal Agawam $ 168,360 59

General Metal Finishing Attleboro $ 85,000 92

V.H. Blackinton Attleboro Falls $ 86,200 60

R.H. White Companies Auburn $ 118,730 188

B.E. Peterson Avon $ 69,750 36

Associated Environmental Systems Ayer $ 167,020 71

Gooch & Housego Bedford $ 98,300 38

Minuteman Senior Services Bedford $ 57,730 106

Toxikon Bedford $ 76,600 46

Vicki Lee’s Bakery Belmont $ 41,460 24

IXYS Integrated Circuit Division Beverly $ 121,940 57

Raindance Technologies Billerica $ 39,600 60

Amramp Boston $ 62,000 37

Boston Laser Eye Institute Boston $ 62,085 11

Customer Portfolios Boston $ 100,520 35

Leers Weinzapfel Associates Boston $ 53,820 13

LogMeIn Boston $ 250,000 408

Massachusetts Bankers Association* Boston $ 178,133 158

National Quality Review Boston $ 78,418 50

Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies Boston $ 116,020 51

Atlas Devices Boston $ 36,165 13

Legal Sea Foods Boston $ 163,200 28

Ocean Edge Resort Brewster $ 187,844 140

A & A Metro Transportation Bridgewater $ 60,000 60

Lake Region Medical Brimfield $ 46,002 123

South Bay Mental Health Brockton $ 248,665 341

Superior Baking Brockton $ 89,880 58

Everbridge Burlington $ 191,520 184

Silverlink Communications Burlington $ 115,570 89


Cambridge Trust Cambridge $ 97,867 150

Hunt Alternatives* Cambridge $ 30,900 46

IBM Cambridge $ 250,000 400

JoVE Cambridge $ 91,200 33

Gund Partnership Cambridge $ 27,846 14

KlingStubbins Cambridge $ 79,200 73

Spectro Scientific Chelmsford $ 242,400 118

Telefex Chelmsford $ 126,900 122

Riverbend Medical Group Chicopee $ 244,600 608

Welch Foods Concord $ 63,335 114

AliMed Dedham $ 149,860 202

AMSC Devens $ 128,400 60

Con-Test Analytical Laboratory E. Longmeadow $ 218,585 120

Tiger Press E. Longmeadow $ 105,500 65

Citizens For Citizens Fall River $ 40,000 160

Paramount Tool Fall River $ 90,000 29

Steppingstone Fall River $ 175,240 97

Mar-Lee Companies Fitchburg $ 176,000 81

Tapestry Health Systems Florence $ 64,390 92

Plansee USA Franklin $ 111,825 121

Eye & Lasik Center Greenfield $ 61,590 10

Valley Steel Stamp Greenfield $ 123,120 27

Southwick Apparel Haverhill $ 154,400 56

Piab USA Hingham $ 47,700 31

Aegis Energy Holyoke $ 27,029 28

Westside Finishing Company Holyoke $ 112,801 45

PerkinElmer Hopkinton $ 124,700 105

Flintec Hudson $ 67,200 29

Grand Image Hudson $ 90,200 41

*Lead organization of consortium grant involving multiple companies

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Mach Machine Hudson $ 26,655 7

Rail Trail Flatbread Co. Hudson $ 97,140 81

Benchmark Dental Lab Hyannis $ 148,284 23

Asahi-America Lawrence $ 174,480 63

RPP Corporation Lawrence $ 96,200 100

Basnett Plumbing and Heating Littleton $ 35,400 17

Optometrics Littleton $ 54,450 39

Small Water System Services Littleton $ 101,000 15

Triumph Modular Littleton $ 106,447 32

Lowell Five Cents Savings Bank Lowell $ 231,741 222

UTEC Lowell $ 65,985 42

Washington Savings Bank Lowell $ 93,940 32

CSW Ludlow $ 27,500 32

BCD Metal Products Malden $ 66,000 18

New England Controls Mansfield $ 160,270 61

OD Tool and Cutter Mansfield $ 73,324 24

Samsonite Mansfield $ 84,800 10

Automatic Specialties Marlborough $ 57,440 22

Electronic Environments Marlborough $ 109,850 100

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Mashpee $ 162,020 85

Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project Mashpee $ 128,000 4

Century Bank and Trust Medford $ 246,590 181

Axiomtek Methuen $ 39,600 33

Comfort Home Care Methuen $ 48,395 167

Monson Savings Bank Monson $ 58,675 82

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Nantucket $ 120,000 39

Trip Advisor Needham $ 230,000 450

Sid Wainer & Son New Bedford $ 156,690 157


Mersen USA Newburyport-MA Newburyport $ 150,600 61

Eye Care and Laser Surgery of New-ton-Wellesley Newton $ 60,105 7

OTA The Koomar Center Newton $ 72,552 57

Camger Coating Systems Norfolk $ 59,515 29

T&M Auto Sales North Adams $ 33,850 10

TOG Manufacturing North Adams $ 83,445 39

Automation Solutions North Attleboro $ 104,340 71

Vibram USA North Brookfield $ 106,710 98

Amazon Robotics North Reading $ 243,400 190

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Northborough $ 248,660 178

EOS CCA Norwell $ 192,000 376

Friendship Home Norwell $ 39,808 50

TE Connectivity Norwood $ 246,600 340

Palmer Foundry Palmer $ 96,512 58

Atlantic Semiconductor Peabody $ 33,680 23

Duromar Pembroke $ 29,050 10

InterPrint Pittsfield $ 38,900 132

Modern Mold and Tool Pittsfield $ 41,280 31

The Hilsinger Company Plainville $ 201,600 160

Hydroid Pocasset $ 248,500 149

South Shore Workforce Investment Board* Quincy $ 61,963 44

CBT Technology Randolph $ 96,260 134

National Coating Corp Rockland $ 92,300 11

Gillian’s Foods Salem $ 79,680 26

Phoenix Communications Shrewsbury $ 194,300 132

Solar Seal South Easton $ 86,670 106

K&K Thermoforming Southbridge $ 50,535 25



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Dienes Corporation Spencer $ 64,260 38

Advance Welding Springfield $ 30,585 9

Big Y Foods Springfield $ 234,313 183

Lessard Property Management Services Springfield $ 80,000 18

Anderson Power Products Sterling $ 63,463 76

Artisan Industries Stoughton $ 224,400 74

Randolph Savings Bank Stoughton $ 174,595 104

Interstate Specialty Products Sutton $ 35,800 23

CBM Industries Taunton $ 60,189 35

IQE KC Taunton $ 97,600 76

Ohlson Packaging Taunton $ 110,001 19

Australis Aquaculture Turners Falls $ 68,040 29

Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard* Vineyard Haven $ 19,000 12

Boston Engineering Waltham $ 156,610 52

CloudLock Waltham $ 113,800 97

Ogin Waltham $ 204,040 51

Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company Ward Hill $ 221,680 112

United Electric Controls Watertown $ 202,775 59

Maloney Properties Wellesley $ 249,619 387

Placon IM West Springfield $ 28,530 28

United Industrial Textile Products West Springfield $ 60,000 18

Columbia Tech Westborough $ 246,970 230

eClinicalWorks Westborough $ 107,800 100

NEC Energy Solutions Westborough $ 91,400 137

EpiCenter ERP Westfield $ 41,770 29

Sonicron Systems Westfield $ 30,385 9

TransCon Technologies Westfield $ 109,020 80

Westfield Electroplating Westfield $ 82,000 58


Mutual Bank Whitman $ 79,616 93

Metrigraphics Wilmington $ 53,600 23

Scully Signal Company Wilmington $ 188,925 82

TeraDiode Wilmington $ 195,260 83

Peterson Party Center Woburn $ 219,590 259

Tocci Building Corporation Woburn $ 211,500 65

Yusen Associates Woburn $ 82,104 60

Century Homecare Worcester $ 250,000 20

Commerce Bank & Trust Worcester $ 70,200 179

MassMEP* Worcester $ 141,253 117




Rotmans Furniture and Carpeting Worcester $ 159,232 160

Veterans Inc Worcester $ 140,590 62

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester $ 248,030 568

157 Grants $ 18,160,352 14,609

Employers throughout the state understand the importance of a highly skilled workforce. The Workforce Training Fund is an important tool for assisting Massachusetts businesses in becoming more competitive by investing in the skills of their workers. It is clear this program produces an abundant return on this investment for the state, our businesses, and our workforce.”

“- Rick Lord, President & CEO, Associated Industries of Massachusetts & Chair, WTFP Advisory Board



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