Minuteman High Receives Capital Skills Grant

LEXINGTON, MA — The Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District has been awarded $300,000 in state Skills Capital Grant funding to educate both high school and adult students in robotics logistics engineering.

The grant will be used to enhance student skills to accommodate the growing logistics industry. With a massive rise in automated warehousing creating responsive supply chains, the demand for a highly trained and skilled workforce is increasing dramatically.

Governor Charlie Baker’s administration recently announced issuing $11.7 million in Skills Capital Grants to 47 educational institutions across the Commonwealth to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education.

“Minuteman is grateful for the support of Governor Baker and his administration,” said Minuteman Superintendent-Director Edward A. Bouquillon. “Investing in career technical education is a wise move during these challenging times. It helps support growing industries, ensures long-term and stable careers for our graduates, and narrows the skills gap.”

Minuteman’s funding will be used to purchase technology to benefit Minuteman High School students in the Robotics and Automation career major, expanding learning in the Engineering and Production Pathway, and adult evening students in Minuteman Technical Institute.

Minuteman High School’s Robotics & Automation program will provide students with technical skills in robotics equipment used by employers involved in logistics activities. Minuteman Technical Institute is expanding its adult evening training programs and is partnering with Quinsigamond Community College to expand its ability to offer industry-recognized credentials in robotic logistics engineering, automation and supply chain management.