Next Generation Manufacturing

About Us : Goals of the NGM Center

The Center will:

Develop new curriculum programs, based on input from industry, in such new technologies as laser manufacturing, photonics and fuel cells. The curriculum is based on industry's workforce needs.

Prepare faculty for the development and implementation of industry-driven, next-generation manufacturing coursework and laboratories. Through a strong partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, the Center provides faculty with industry externships in cutting-edge technologies like fuel cells, laser manufacturing, bio-manufacturing, aerospace, and nanotechnology. Participating faculty develop work-based learning curriculum projects for their students, which are disseminated through workshops and on a dedicated website. More information.

Make high school students and young adults aware of opportunities that exist in the new manufacturing environment through a comprehensive marketing campaign. These students and young adults will be encouraged to take advantage of technology and engineering training being offered through the Connecticut College of Technology and Connecticut's 12 community colleges new manufacturing environment. Graduates of these programs will be prepared for careers in new fields such as laser manufacturing and fuel cell production.

Increase opportunities for collaborations between manufacturers and schools which will ultimately increase the pool of qualified technicians in the workforce.