Senator Eldridge and Representative Tami Gouveia Announce $247,800 Grant to Insulet Corporation in Acton
Acton-based Insulet Corporation Leads the Field of Medical Devices for Diabetes Care
Acton, MA – State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and Representative Tami Gouveia (D-Acton) announced that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has awarded Insulet Corporation a $247,800 grant through the Workforce Training Fund Program.
Funded by Massachusetts employers via unemployment insurance contributions, grants through the program aim to help companies improve productivity and competitiveness by creating new jobs, increasing skills and opportunities for workers, and maintaining the economic strength and viability of the Commonwealth’s businesses.
Located in Acton, Insulet Corporation is an innovative medical device company dedicated to making the lives of people with diabetes easier. Founded in 2000 in Acton, Mass, Insulet's Omnipod Insulin Management System is a revolutionary therapy for people with insulin-dependent diabetes, without the need to see or handle a needle.
“Insulet is a dynamic, innovative company that has created a product, the Omnipod, that allows people with diabetes to live their lives fully, and I am so proud that the company’s headquarters is in Acton,” said Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “I am grateful to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for their approval in investing in such an innovative company.”
"It is wonderful to see Insulet Corp awarded this grant through the Workforce Training Fund Program from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development,” said Representative Tami Gouveia (D-Acton). “This funding will help support the innovative work of Insulet in supporting people with insulin-dependent diabetes and creating more jobs right here in Acton. I look forward to seeing the great progress that comes from this award.”
"I am glad to see Insulet Corporation receive this grant to support workforce training that will enable the company to continue to thrive,” said Representative Dan Sena (D-Acton). “Insulet's work has helped so many people with diabetes, so this state-level support is well-deserved."
The Workforce Training Fund Program allows companies to provide training for workers and create additional job roles. Insulet Corporation’s grant is used to provide training to 66 workers. 299 additional jobs are expected by 2023.
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