The\u00a0Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)<\/a>, the leading global authority in corrosion control and protective coatings,\u00a0has been selected as one of only six organizations nationwide to receive a grant from the\u00a0Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation<\/a>, as part of\u00a0Credential Engine\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0second round of subgrantees working to improve education-to-workforce pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this grant, AMPP<\/a><\/strong> will support the\u00a0Regional Maritime Training System (RMTS)<\/a>\u00a0in Hampton Roads, Virginia\u2014home to the fastest-growing port on the East Coast\u2014where employers must fill more than 11,000 critical trade positions. In collaboration with\u00a0Old Dominion University (ODU)<\/a>, the\u00a0Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC)<\/a>, and other regional partners, AMPP will publish data on its industry-recognized technical standards, competency frameworks, credentials, and assessments into the Credential Registry, increasing transparency and accessibility for both learners and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Receiving this grant is both a tremendous honor and a critical opportunity. By mapping AMPP\u2019s credentialing ecosystem and sharing data that reflects real-world job outcomes, we\u2019re not only supporting workforce readiness, but we\u2019re also empowering communities with clearer pathways to meaningful careers in maritime and industrial sectors.<\/p>\nsaid Jennifer Rogers, Senior Director of Education at AMPP.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Over the next 15 months, the project will also integrate occupational and outcomes data across eight to 10 workforce regions, illustrating how industry-led credentialing can drive equity and advancement in technical trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This initiative builds on AMPP\u2019s previous work, including the MSTA 1.0 project in partnership with Old Dominion University and the Virginia Digital Maritime Center (VDMC), which laid the groundwork for this next phase of strategic impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the Credential Transparency Initiative and other funded partners, read the full story at Unlocking Workforce Potential: Second Round of Gates Funding Invests in Expanding Opportunities for Success, Career Pathways, and Job Skills Data | Credential Engine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global leader dedicated to the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021, AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from legacy organizations to advance solutions that enhance safety, security, and sustainability across industries. Serving more than 36,000 members in over 150 countries, AMPP is the largest organization of its kind, providing innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources to its members. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, AMPP also operates regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.\u00a0www.ampp.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss any of our posts and follow us on social media!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n YouTube<\/a> LinkedIn<\/a> Facebook<\/a> Instagram<\/a> X (Twitter)<\/a> TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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