MCC receives funding to support life sciences education, workforce development
In July, the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center announced $12.3 million in funding through four tracks of the MLSC’s Education and Workforce Development Grant Program. Middlesex Community College received $367,038 from the Post Secondary Education and Training track to enhance the Pathmaker…
MCC’s Pathmaker Robotics and Automation Program addresses a variety of skills, providing the basis for entry-level employment in medical device manufacturing facilities. The program helps with workforce development training recruitment and serves as a resource for a proposed robotics and automation credit program within.
The funding allows Middlesex to enhance the Pathmaker Robotics and Automation Program. Increasing capacity of the current program allows MCC to offer additional higher-level training to current employees and job seekers to serve individuals looking to get into the life sciences industry, according to.
What Happened
The four tracks include Elementary and Secondary Education, Out-of-School Time, Post-secondary Education and Training, and “Gamechanger” matching grants. These investments have supported more than 478 public schools, 30 nonprofit organizations, and 65 colleges and universities across all 14 Massachusetts counties and every.
In July, the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center announced $12.3 million in funding through four tracks of the MLSC’s Education and Workforce Development Grant Program.
Middlesex Community College received $367,038 from the Post Secondary Education and Training track to enhance the Pathmaker Robotics and Automation Program on the college’s Bedford campus.
A total of 68 awards will serve 78,000 students and train 720 teachers from more than 400 public schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations across the commonwealth.
Key Details
Since the inception of the Life Sciences Initiative, the MLSC has invested more than $240 million through various programs supporting education and workforce training that strengthens the state’s life sciences talent pipeline.
The MLSC is awarding more than $7.3 million through the Post-secondary Education and Training track to 22 academic institutions and nonprofit organizations offering industry-aligned certificate and degree programs.
Funding will support the purchase and installation of laboratory equipment, materials, supplies, technology, and facility improvements that strengthen workforce training programs and prepare students for high-demand careers in the life sciences.
What Reports Say
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Continued reporting by Lowell Sun as more details emerge
