BOSTON – State Senator Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) announced that three organizations in the Worcester-Norfolk Senate District would be receiving a total of $405,396 in Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) grants. 

  Funded by Massachusetts employers via contributions made to unemployment insurance, the Workforce Training Fund helps companies improve productivity and competitiveness by providing resources to invest in the Massachusetts workforce. In partnership with EOLWD, Commonwealth Corporation reviews and awards training grants of up to $250,000 to Massachusetts businesses and consortia of businesses to fund training for current and newly hired employees. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year. In FY21, more than 500 Massachusetts employers were approved for more than $20 million in WFTP grant-funded training for more than 13,000 workers. The program is a powerful tool to create new jobs, increase skills and opportunities for our workers, and maintain the economic strength and viability of the Commonwealth’s businesses.  

The following businesses received grants in Senator Fattman’s district: 

• Interscope of Northbridge was awarded $144,200 to train 10 workers; 4 additional jobs are expected by 2023; 

• Jeffco Fibres of Webster was awarded $19,200 to train 9 workers; 4 additional jobs are expected by 2023; and 

• Primetals Technologies of Sutton was awarded $241,996 to train 77 workers; 4 additional jobs are expected by 2023. 

  “Congratulations are in order for the three businesses in my district that put in the hard work to receive these competitive grants,” said Senator Fattman. “This program serves an important purpose in a time where the way we do business is constantly changing. I look forward to seeing these businesses grow and thrive in our community.”