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  1. Precise job training gives students edge

    masslive.com (Dec 7 2009) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

    1. Manufacturing in Western Massachusetts may not be the economic engine it once was, but there are recent indications the industry is poised for a resurgence. Take Smith & Wesson, for example. The Springfield-based handgun manufacturer, founded in 1852 by... (Read Full Article)

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