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MassHire Virtual Welding & Metal Fabrication Free Training Program is Underway!

February 17, 2021 by SAMC

MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board
Greater New Bedford Vocational Institure

Below students develop welding skills using
a Lincoln Electric VRTEX® virtual reality arc welding trainer.

Students using Lincoln Electric VRTEX® virtual reality arc welding trainers.
Students using Lincoln Electric VRTEX® virtual reality arc welding trainers.

MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board and Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical Institute have joined efforts to help decrease the shortage of qualified skilled tradespersons to meet the demands of the 21st century.

Funded through the Baker Polito Administration with a grant from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, this free, virtual, and hands-on course is designed to give students a basic understanding of metal fabrication and welding. Students completing the program will be prepared for entry-level jobs and will earn OSHA 10 Certification upon successful completion.

To learn about other upcoming training programs, contact a MassHire Career Center today.

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Rockwell Automation Exhibits

Real applications and practical demonstrations take center stage at Rockwell featured exhibits. From the Innovations booth to the Technology & Services Showcase, gain clarity on how ideas translate into performance you can see. Direct access to subject matter experts provides clarity to shape your vision for tomorrow.

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Make space for perspective at the Discovery Theater. Designed specifically for the Expo floor, these sessions deliver engaging conversations on market shifts and technology advancements presented by Rockwell Automation, partners and industry experts.

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Real applications and practical demonstrations take center stage at Rockwell featured exhibits. From the Innovations booth to the Technology & Services Showcase, gain clarity on how ideas translate into performance you can see. Direct access to subject matter experts provides clarity to shape your vision for tomorrow.

Discovery Theater

Make space for perspective at the Discovery Theater. Designed specifically for the Expo floor, these sessions deliver engaging conversations on market shifts and technology advancements presented by Rockwell Automation, partners and industry experts.

New Technology & Solutions

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Expo Tours

With so much on display, knowing where to focus matters. Expo Tours led by subject matter experts highlight key experiences and solutions, helping you quickly orient and maximize your time at the Expo.

FIRST Robotics

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More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies.

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More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies.

This three-day event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest in manufacturing technology, and shape the future of business. The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years. Attendees work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, industrial, commercial machinery, and more.

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