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1 0 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 8 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m There was a time when parents desperately steered their children away from careers in manufacturing by bringing up the "three Ds" — the dirty, dark, and dangerous conditions commonly found in workplaces back then. Many young people listened to their families' advice. As a result, as workers gradually aged out of the workforce, there were not enough well-trained candidates to take their place, leaving manufacturers across the country — and Connecticut in particular — with an employee shortage that jeopardized individual businesses and the general economy. Thankfully, manufacturing today looks nothing like it did even a generation ago! Technical skills, critical thinking and the ability to work collaboratively are topmost in employers' minds when they consider potential candidates. Workplaces are clean and efficient, and great salaries can be found throughout the industry! Manufacturing and education are working together to create partnerships that identify talent, nurture ambition and provide financial pathways to employment. At Goodwin College, we're leading the way, designing programs that teach students the exact skills they need to be successful. Students: Celebrate Your Potential From aircraft engines and submarines to buttons and baked goods, manufacturing in Connecticut is booming and, if you truly believe in your potential to succeed, you can be a part of it! The industry is full of steady, well-paying jobs in CNC machining, quality, supply chain, logistics, welding, management and more — all requiring skills that Connecticut employers have asked Goodwin to teach! We need individuals with the drive to imagine a better world and the knowledge to make their career-focused vision a reality. "I've grown as a person here. Goodwin truly is the best college to attend for CNC classes." - Paul Vella, CNC graduate "Having Goodwin teach the basics of lean manufacturing helped reinforce the concepts we've been trying to introduce. Our team has been raving about the experience." - Zac Shannon, Director of Hardware Operations, Datto, Inc. S P O N S O R C O N T E N T Celebrate Potential. Celebrate Innovation. Celebrate You. At Goodwin College, Connecticut manufacturers are meeting the next great generation of makers. You can be one of them.