Strengthening the regional advanced manufacturing industry by harnessing the collective energy of regional manufacturers through advocacy, workforce & education development, and career awareness.
EAMA is a non-profit organization comprised of manufacturers in Eastern Connecticut, South Central Massachusetts, and Northwest Rhode Island. EAMA works with its education and training partners to promote and improve manufacturing careers and the regional manufacturing workforce.
EAMA works with Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) and Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) to review existing and proposed course content and equipment needs to ensure that the colleges’ credit and non-credit programs continually address the evolving needs of manufacturing employers and produce highly skilled workers ready to enter the manufacturing workforce.
Of manufacturing and manufacturing careers in the Eastern CT region, and increase the number of individuals in the region who pursue jobs and careers in advanced manufacturing.
At the secondary and post-secondary levels.
For policies and resources that are advantageous to the Advanced Manufacturing industry, and to education and training programs that support the industry.
In manufacturing workforce development among EAMA members and other employers.
