Connecticut College of Technology’s National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing

COT-NCNGM was created through an award from the National Science Foundation and 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.

Goodwin University – Manufacturing

Goodwin offers degree and certificate programs to develop the skills that will lead to careers in manufacturing, including manufacturing management, CNC machining, quality systems, and welding.

CT Technical Education and Career System

The largest high school system in Connecticut serves all geographic regions with 17 diploma-granting technical high schools.

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The Manufacturing cluster prepares students for careers in manufacturing in areas including automated manufacturing, mechanical design and engineering, mechatronics, precision machining, and welding and metal fabrication.

CT Department of Labor

Student and educator resources from CT DOL

CT’s Manufacturing and Other Middle-Skills Jobs

In-depth information about Manufacturing careers and other opportunities in CT including job descriptions, average wages, training requirements and more.

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CT’s STEM and Manufacturing Jobs

Detailed information about STEM and Manufacturing careers with job descriptions, average wages, training requirements and more.

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CT Career Paths

Information about various career clusters within CT. Manufacturing Careers information starts on page 31. A key for the various symbols and abbreviations is located on page 8.

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Pathways to Manufacturing

Help your students plan their own pathway to a fulfilling manufacturing career! Explore various manufacturing careers, the pathways to these careers, and opportunities that are available to your students in Connecticut.

Plan your own pathway to a fulfilling manufacturing career! Explore various manufacturing careers, the pathways to these careers, and opportunities that are available to you in Connecticut.

PPE Matching Game

Guide your students to test their knowledge about some of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that keeps manufacturing workers safe.

A STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activity brought to you by Fuss & O’Neill, based in Manchester, CT

Test your knowledge about some of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that keeps manufacturing workers safe.

A STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activity brought to you by Fuss & O’Neill, based in Manchester, CT

Cube Cut: Making Your Future

Encourage your students to play the Cube Cut: Making Your Future game – a fun way to explore careers in manufacturing via a free, mobile game.

Download the game today via Apple, Google Play, or Amazon app stores!

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The puzzle game introduces students to:

  • Blueprint reading
  • Translating 2D into 3D objects
  • Spatial awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Help your students see if they have the spatial awareness needed to succeed in high demand jobs like machinist, CNC machine operator, welder, and technician. Cube Cut is a Simcoach Skill Arcade game.

Test your spatial awareness by carving into cubes to match the plans in this free, mobile 3D puzzle game. Cube Cut is a Simcoach Skill Arcade game.

Download the game today via AppleAndroid, or Amazon app stores!