MMTA Seeks State Budget Amendment For Workforce Training Funds

The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) sent out a legislative alert asking marine industry members in the state to contact their state representatives to ask them to support Amendment #1207. The amendment, part of the state’s overall budget bill, would provide $100,000 to MMTA to increase workforce development training opportunities and technical education in secondary and post-secondary schools for careers in the marine trades in Massachusetts. The amendment was filed by co-sponsors Representatives Straus, Michlewitz and Barrows and Boating Caucus Chair Susan Gifford. It has widespread support from others in the state. For more information contact MMTA General Counsel Jamy Madeja at 617/256-8491 or jmadeja@buchananassociates.com.