The Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing addresses the need for highly skilled workers in the new manufacturing workplace by building programs that provide resources to educators and students interested in learning new technologies in manufacturing. The Center is directed by the Connecticut Community Colleges' College of Technology (COT), a virtual organization representing technology curriculum geared toward engineering and technician training offered at Connecticut's 12 community colleges.
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Additive Manufacturing Technologies Workshop
March 26-27, 2008
Asnuntuck Community College
The College of Technology's Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, in collaboration with Asnuntuck Community College, is sponsoring a two-day workshop on additive manufacturing technologies used in modern manufacturing, art, animation, medical modeling, architecture, aerspace and the automotive industry. Find out more.
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Manufacture Your Future Careers ExpoJune 2-5, 2008
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Congratulations and thanks to everyone who helped make the Manufacture Your Future Careers Expo such a success. Nearly 3,000 middle and high school students attended the second Manufacture Your Future Careers Expo held at Hartford's Connecticut Expo Center.
Highlights of the Expo included the replication of a factory floor, demonstrations of Connecticut made products, and representation from community colleges and four-year universities. (Check out this video for highlights of the 2006 event and watch for an upcoming video on the 2008 event .).
Watch Videos of Manufacturing Careers!!!
Manufacture Your Future Teacher's Guide Kit (download)
Want a Career in Manufacturing? |
There's a great future in Connecticut manufacturing for young people like you. And it's not your grandfather's factory job anymore. It's super clean and high-tech! Exciting jobs in manufacturing are in hot demand. And in Connecticut these jobs pay an average of $52,000 a year plus great benefits!

Here's why you should consider a career in Connecticut manufacturing.