Pathmaker Training Provider
Pathmaker Training Provider supports organizations delivering employer-aligned training for Massachusetts residents to enter manufacturing, defense, AI, and technology careers and advance over time.
Funder: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Due Dates: Rolling submissions | January 8, 2027 (Initial deadline) | April 16, 2027 (Final FY27 deadline) | November 4, 2026 (Information session)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per employment outcome planning target; higher costs require justification
Summary: Supports employer-connected workforce training preparing Massachusetts residents for careers in advanced manufacturing, defense, AI, and robotics.
Key Information: Applicants need at least one industry partner demonstrating a direct hiring need.
Description
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Pathmaker program funds organizations building or expanding short-term, industry-aligned career pathways. The solicitation has two tracks: Manufacturing & Defense and AI & Technology. Training must respond to documented employer hiring needs and incorporate required Pathmaker Core Competencies, with flexibility to add employer-specific skills.
The program emphasizes access for low-income and underrepresented communities, including individuals from federally recognized or state-acknowledged tribes within Massachusetts, and people without significant industry experience or related higher education. Funding supports recruitment, technical and job-readiness training, stipends, wraparound supports, employer engagement, placement, and retention services. The goal is placement into open positions immediately after training or within three months, with opportunities for long-term career advancement.
