Pathmaker Workforce Program Services

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development, in coordination with the Mass Technology Collaborative (MassTech), requests proposals for the Pathmaker Workforce Program in Advanced Manufacturing & AI. The buyer seeks an onshore, Massachusetts legally organized entity to deliver an employer-driven workforce development project. The program requires applicants to partner with employers to recruit individuals without significant industry experience, deliver training based on Pathmaker Core Competencies, provide wraparound retention supports, and place graduates into manufacturing, defense, AI, or technology positions immediately or within three months. Applicants must also partner with MassHire Career Centers. Applications must be submitted digitally through email or online. For budget planning, applicants should target a cost per employment outcome of $10,000, though higher amounts can be justified in the budget notes. Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the budget. Timely applications will be evaluated using a common scoring calculator that assesses curriculum coverage, evaluation plans, and budget accuracy. Successful applicants must execute a grant contract, maintain minimum cohort graduation rates, and submit post-award fiscal year reports and a post-project report one year after the final report.