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APRIL 2024 NEWSLETTER

State-Funded Vocational ESL & Basic Skills Training

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CMTC has secured state funding to provide workplace literacy training to help California workers and employers.

The impact of improving English proficiency is far-reaching. Providing employees with ongoing education and training leads to increased productivity, communication, collaboration, and employee retention. 

For a limited time, funding is available to eligible manufacturers to train employees in: Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL), Basic Math, and Digital Literacy. Sign up now to get qualified for funding!

Upcoming Webinars

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Supply Chain 101: Procurement Processes & Planning

 

Thursday, April 18th

10:00 - 11:00 AM PT

During the second webinar of this three-part “Supply Chain 101” series, you will learn about: supplier relationship management, supplier qualification & due diligence, supplier terms & conditions/contract management, and supplier performance reviews & scorecards.

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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Resources for Small to Medium-Sized Manufacturers Brought to you by NIST

 

Thursday, May 2nd

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT

Join a fireside chat with the NIST MEP Program Office. During this webinar, industry experts will highlight the cybersecurity resources available to the nation’s small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs).

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Retain and Grow Your Aerospace & Defense Business: 
Limited-Time Cybersecurity Funding Available

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As with AS9100, your Systems Security Plan (SSP), Incident Reporting Plan (IRP), and SPRS Score should be reviewed annually to ensure cybersecurity compliance.

By prioritizing cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense manufacturers can retain & grow their client base, protect their assets, preserve their reputation, and ultimately expand revenue opportunities.

Need help getting started or taking the next step? CMTC has secured limited-time funding to help A&D manufacturers with the following:

    • NIST 800-171 Assessment SPRS Score
    • Remediation Consultation for Improving SPRS Score
    • Access Control
    • Network Security Architecture
    • White Listing
    • Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Oversight of Third Party IT Providers 
    • Incident Reporting & Incident Response Readiness

    Sign up for a no-cost cybersecurity consultation today and let CMTC help guide you through this process!

    Latest Blog Posts

    SUPPLY CHAIN

    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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    Navigating Production Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

     

    Small and medium-sized manufacturers with successful supply chains rely heavily on robust production planning. Optimizing the production plan, which takes into account the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods, can enhance a company’s operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. Using manufacturing production planning to strengthen the supply chain involves aligning production processes with overall supply chain goals. In this blog, we'll explore several strategies and practices to consider...

     

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    Attracting High-Quality Workers with Higher Quality Jobs

     

    Manufacturers rely on a skilled workforce to implement, oversee, and improve their manufacturing processes. With millions of manufacturing jobs going unfilled each year, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are looking for ways to attract qualified candidates and capture their full potential for growth and productivity. By focusing on the quality of the manufacturing jobs themselves, manufacturers can better attract teams of qualified job candidates. This blog explores the importance of prioritizing job quality in the manufacturing sphere and breaks down the key factors that contribute to meaningful job quality...

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    Upcoming Event: Farnborough International Airshow 

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    GO-Biz will support 12 California small businesses to exhibit in the California Pavilion at Farnborough International Airshow, taking place July 22th - 26th. Grant funding from the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) has been used to reduce the company participation fee to $6,700 for STEP-eligible companies. This is a savings of over $10,000 when compared to exhibiting individually in the smallest, turnkey booth.


    Businesses in the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries repeatably identify Farnborough International Airshow as one of the world’s premier airshows. The show provides exhibitors with opportunities to pioneer change, build new connections, engage with thought leaders, and access unparalleled business development opportunities. 


    Aerospace & Defense companies interested in expanding their international footprint are encouraged to apply for the California Pavilion here. For more details, please see the event flyer. 

      Made in California Showcase

      Made in CA

      Today’s customers are looking for American-made products because they associate them with quality. In fact, research studies have revealed that 60% of Americans are willing to pay more for products made here at home. There’s no cost to join the other 2,000-plus Made in CA members, just click here to sign up.

       

      This Month's Featured Manufacturers

       

      EXPEDITE PRECISION WORKS, INC.  |  ELPRO, INC.

      JAXX MANUFACTURING, INC.  |  BELCO PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC.

       

      Every month, CMTC is proud to showcase manufacturers participating in the Made in CA Program. Featured companies appear in order from when they qualified for and joined the Program. Each week, one of this month's featured manufacturers is promoted on the Made in CA social media sites, giving each company more visibility. 

      Expedite Precision Works, Inc. Logo
      ELPRO, Inc. Logo
      JAXX Manufacturing, Inc. Logo
      Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. Logo

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