VMEC - Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center

VMEC - Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center Our mission is to strengthen and empower Vermont Manufacturers

REMINDER: Our P.O. Box is closing June 1! Please mail any correspondence to us at our physical address - 124 Admin Drive...
05/11/2026

REMINDER: Our P.O. Box is closing June 1! Please mail any correspondence to us at our physical address - 124 Admin Drive, Suite 126, Randolph Center, VT 05061

Work Smarter, Not Harder with AI - Your Input Needed - Please Reply by May 20 Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, t...
05/06/2026

Work Smarter, Not Harder with AI - Your Input Needed - Please Reply by May 20

Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, the educational foundation for NIST MEP Centers, is launching a survey to better understand how small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are approaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn where the greatest opportunities exist to improve profitability, productivity, and competitiveness.

As emerging technologies continue to reshape manufacturing, it is critical that adoption is both strategic and practical. Your insights will help identify real-world challenges, priorities, and high-impact use cases, ensuring future AI solutions are aligned with the needs of manufacturers.

Please take a few moments between today and May 20 to complete the survey; your responses will further the development of targeted AI service pathways.
https://form.jotform.com/261044418697059

Launch your career in Advanced Manufacturing in just two weeks with the Valley Tech Center Valley Technical Center (RV...
05/04/2026

Launch your career in Advanced Manufacturing in just two weeks with the Valley Tech Center Valley Technical Center (RVTC) CNC Boot Camp!

Are you a high school junior or senior, new hire or someone looking for a career change? Join this intensive, hands-on introduction to CNC and Advanced Manufacturing and leave with the experience you need to be successful in high performing manufacturing careers.

🗓️Dates: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰Class Times: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day
đź’˛Cost: $1,200 per participant, some scholarships available
đź“ŤLocation: River Valley Technical Center (RVTC), 307 South Street, Springfield, VT
đź‘‹Instructor: Christopher Gray, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Instructor

đź”—Registration information can be found at CNC Boot Camp: https://vtadultcte.org/classes/cnc-boot-camp-launch-your-career-inadvanced-manufacturing/

For further information or to discuss scholarship opportunities and eligible certifications, contact:
Nate Bisson, RVTC Assistant Director of Adult and Technical Education, [email protected]
Chris Gray, RVTC Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Instructor, [email protected]
Carla Wuthrich, VMEC Director of Field Operations/ Business Advisor, [email protected]

Gain foundational knowledge and experience - register today!

05/01/2026

Join us at Green Mountain Tech and Career Center!

Calling all school guidance counselors, work-based learning coordinators, and high school juniors and seniors! If you are helping students explore career pathways or employment opportunities after graduation, this event is a great chance to connect them with local employers who are actively hiring.

Students can learn about career options, ask questions, and make valuable community connections.

Employers who are interested in attending, there are still a few spots left, this is a free event!

For questions or more information, please contact Jen Isham at [email protected] or 802-279-7802.

Vermont Department of Labor
Community College of Vermont (CCV)
GMTCC Green Mountain Tech and Career Center

MFG Day 2026 is Friday, October 2! It's never too early to begin planning for this annual fall event. VMEC and VT will ...
05/01/2026

MFG Day 2026 is Friday, October 2! It's never too early to begin planning for this annual fall event. VMEC and VT will be celebrating all October long!

The beauty of MFG Day is you can plan it any day in October, hold one event or several, open your doors to the public or host a private/ invite only event, etc. There are so many possibilities to showcase the good work your company does and highlight the many career opportunities manufacturing offers.

Free webinars are available through The Manufacturing institute for MFG Day 2026: https://mfgday.com/resources/mfgday-webinars/

👉Current Webinars:
✅Plan Your Event—Expand Your Impact (4/16/26) View the Recording: https://youtu.be/wUOebs3ej2I?si=pZUnUkBxltcMe346
âś…Open Doors, Open Futures: Inside Successful MFG Day Events (5/20/26) Register Now:https://share.hsforms.com/1Mdo_upmhT4u0X3QpW9SevQcrgr0?__hstc=201759310.5438b3557a6c6291a2a325ff05c9564c.1776773208846.1776773208846.1776962462725.2&__hssc=201759310.5.1776962462725&__hsfp=cbeab059cdd46048a6ef888084c825fa

đź”—Event registration, event lists and free resources can be found at MFG Day 2026! Have questions about planning and preparing for your MFG Day event or specific ideas that you would like to discuss individually? Schedule a time to meet directly with Jen White, Director of Student Engagement at the MI, during MFG Day Office Hours. https://mfgday.com/

Celebrate National Small Business Week May 3 - 9, 2026!For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (S...
04/29/2026

Celebrate National Small Business Week May 3 - 9, 2026!

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. SBA will officially recognize the hard work, ingenuity, dedication, and contributions to the economy that small businesses make.

Register for the free Virtual Summit for business tips and strategies: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-summit

And at a VT-based event in June, the SBA Vermont District Office will recognize the following Vermont winners:
âś…Small Business Persons of the Year: Diane Abruzzini and Colin Riggs, Rigorous Technology, Williston
âś…Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year: Lindsay DesLauriers, Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton Valley
âś…Woman Owned Business of the Year: Jennifer Mayhew, Vermont Healthcare Consulting LLC, Williston
âś…Veteran Owned Business of the Year: Joy VerPlanck, JVP Creative Solutions LLC, Ripton
âś…Small Business Manufacturer of the Year: Matthew Renna, Queen City Dry Goods LLC, Williston
âś…Microenterprise of the Year, Vermont and New England Winner: Debra Townsend and Hannah Townsend Allain, Douglas Sweets, Shelburne
âś…Small Business Exporter: Benjamin Clark, Ann Clark Ltd., Rutland

Congratulations to all winners!

Rigorous Technology Bolton ValleyDouglas Sweetsets

Join us June 17th for Lean 101 - Lean Transformation! At the VTSU Williston campus from 8:00am - 3:00pm.We have continue...
04/27/2026

Join us June 17th for Lean 101 - Lean Transformation!

At the VTSU Williston campus from 8:00am - 3:00pm.

We have continued VMEC’s 30th anniversary from 2025, offering Lean public training at a 70% reduction in cost. That means as part of our commitment to manufacturers, this offering, normally $325 per person, is yours for ONLY $98!
Lean 101 workshops have created and reignited the spark for improvement in countless organizations in Vermont and across the globe. When paired with the commitment to further engage and develop employees at all levels, Lean has proven to result in the competitive edge that attracts customers, employees and investors.

🎯 Why attend?
Our Lean 101 workshop is highly interactive and sparks transformation in organizations across Vermont. Attendees will:
✅ Recognize the “8 wastes” and how to eliminate them
âś… Gain an introduction to Lean mindsets and methods
âś… Experience the immediate impact of Lean on work and performance
âś… Join a community of Lean learners in Vermont and beyond

👉Register today!
https://vmec.org/events-posttype/lean-101-lean-transformation-19/?edate=1781654400

Questions? Contact VMEC Business Growth Advisor Louis Prue.
https://vmec.org/team/louis-prue/

Invest in your greatest asset: the research shows that a well-led, trained, and engaged team is more productive, stays l...
04/24/2026

Invest in your greatest asset: the research shows that a well-led, trained, and engaged team is more productive, stays longer, delivers better customer satisfaction, drives innovation, and creates a true competitive edge. Your people are what set you apart and investing in them is investing in your future.

VMEC provides workforce development solutions that build technical skills, grow leaders, and strengthen organizational culture. We support onboarding, performance, and succession planning, plus soft skills and leadership development through Tooling U-SME and other hands-on programs. Learn how we can help you today:
đź”— https://vmec.org/services/people-development/

Have you checked out our available resources? VMEC is here to support you with on-demand learning opportunities. In addi...
04/22/2026

Have you checked out our available resources? VMEC is here to support you with on-demand learning opportunities. In addition to our instructor-led courses and custom support, we can provide access to hundreds of online classes through Tooling U-SME, Model-Based Definition and Food Safety Certification. We've got just what you need!

âś…Model-Based Definition (MBD): https://vmec.org/events-posttype/model-based-definition-mbd/?edate=

Unlock the Power of Model-Based Definition (MBD) - Future-Proof Your Operations, Stay Competitive, Meet Industry Demands - MBD ensures your team can efficiently interpret, manufacture, inspect, and communicate using rich 3D model data.

âś…Tooling U-SME: https://vmec.org/events-posttype/tooling-u-sme/?edate=

With nearly 600 online classes, virtual labs, instructor-led training, certifications, apprenticeships, consulting and more, Tooling U-SME works with thousands of company industry leaders to support development.

âś…Food Safety Certification and Training Programs: https://vmec.org/events-posttype/food-safety-certification-and-training-programs/?edate=

VMEC has partnered with highly accredited and acclaimed food safety experts to offer our VT manufacturers food safety certifications and training programs.

🎯These opportunities enhance performance, innovation, engagement and motivation. Our publicly available events and resources have been designed to boost you or your teams’ skills for a variety of manufacturing-focused opportunities.

👉Learn more by visiting our Training and Events page today! https://vmec.org/training-and-events/

👉Stay up to date on all events by signing up for our newsletter on our Contact Page: https://vmec.org/contact/

Your feedback is needed! Help River Valley Tech Center (RVTC) shape their next entry level training program.RVTC is see...
04/17/2026

Your feedback is needed! Help River Valley Tech Center (RVTC) shape their next entry level training program.

RVTC is seeking employer feedback on the first draft of their two-week, entry level training program set to pilot this summer: Intro to Advanced Manufacturing (a.k.a. "Job-Ready CNC Boot Camp").

Entry-level jobs in advanced manufacturing require levels of skills and knowledge that are nearly unparalleled in other industries. The RVTC “CNC Boot Camp” model has been developed to provide a combination of strong academic and theoretical components with “high-touch” experiential learning. New hires will experience the pressures of high precision/ high production manufacturing in a setting that is learner-centered rather than product-centered.

👉Please review the first DRAFT course syllabus then take a few moments to provide your feedback via the Boot Camp Pilot survey. Please note: The course weeks are confirmed for July 13 - 24; all other details in the syllabus are unconfirmed. Your feedback is important to make this pilot a reality!

đź”—First DRAFT Course Syllabus:https://files.constantcontact.com/027e070f7e/bc41a52d-c407-4fc8-898e-a89437a3ea78.pdf
đź”—Boot Camp Pilot Survey Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmU-8IiSGNp9Pbza8jIXgIzDb5JPgIjWliB_FoeievWHT-VQ/viewform

For additional information about the proposed July 2026 launch, please contact Chris Gray, RVTC Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Instructor, at [email protected] or VMEC Business Advisor Carla Wuthrich at [email protected].

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