Category Archives: In the News

‘Not Your Grandfather’s Manufacturing’

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University of Bridgeport Celebrates the Opening of Cutting-Edge STEM Facilities

Learn more about UB’s latest tech news here: Opening Cutting-Edge STEM Facilities | University of...

More CT High School Students Are Taking College-Level Classes

According to this CT Mirror’s article, “the number of students taking manufacturing courses has increased...

Manufacturing Day 2025: A Skilled Workforce Should Be the Nation’s First Priority

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Careers in Manufacturing Roadshow & Expo

Follow the links to both audiences, educators and manufacturers, below: For educators: See registration here. ...

Few Hiring Managers Think High School Graduates Are Ready for the Workforce

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MSSC Fall 2025 Video Contest

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SBA Unveils New Loan Program for Small Manufacturers

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Central CT State Univ. pilots robotics apprenticeship with TRUMPF as model for systemwide ‘preferred employer program’

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University of New Haven advances new center at Railroad Salvage site after raising $10 million

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Coolest Thing

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A Look Inside the Manufacturing Cluster at Connecticut’s Technical High Schools

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CCSU launches new robotics apprenticeship in partnership with industry

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The 2025 ReadyCT/FIRSTⓇ Rookie Grant Application

The ReadyCT/FIRST Robotics Statewide Partnership grant offers funding to start new FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), FIRST® Tech Challenge...

CT releases new manufacturing strategic plan; goal is to grow sector to 20% of GDP

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Made in Connecticut: Advance Manufacturing Technology

Hartford’s 181 Birds of Prey FIRST Robotics Team Takes Flight

The CT Office of Manufacturing supports FIRST Robotics in schools across the state

Face the Facts: Push for more manufacturing jobs in Connecticut

Follow this link to watch NBC CT coverage on future manufacturing jobs, featuring CT Chief Manufacturing...

Workforce Development: The Student Perspective

Solving Connecticut’s workforce crisis will take a range of approaches and broad collaboration across business,...