Pathmaker Training Provider
Pathmaker Training Provider supports organizations delivering employer-connected workforce training in Massachusetts to prepare residents for high-demand careers and long-term advancement.
Funder: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Due Dates: April 16, 2027 (Application deadline) | November 4, 2026 (Information session)
Funding Amounts: Budget-planning target of $10,000 per employment outcome; higher costs require justification
Summary: Supports employer-connected workforce training for high-demand careers in Massachusetts advanced manufacturing, defense, AI and robotics.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least one industry partner demonstrating a direct hiring need.
Description
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Pathmaker program funds organizations building or expanding short-term workforce training linked to employers’ hiring needs. The solicitation offers two tracks: Manufacturing & Defense and AI & Technology. Programs must incorporate Pathmaker Core Competencies while tailoring additional skills to specific occupations, technologies and regional workforce needs.
The program prioritizes Massachusetts residents from low-income and underrepresented communities, including individuals from federally recognized or state-acknowledged tribes within the Commonwealth, and people without significant industry experience or related higher education. Funding supports recruitment, technical and job-readiness training, participant stipends, wraparound supports, employer engagement, placement and retention services. The goal is employment immediately after training or within three months of completion, with a foundation for long-term career advancement.
