2017 | Doing Business in Connecticut 7
Educated and
Productive Workforce
I
f there's one thing Connecticut is known
for, it's excellent school systems. And that
extends from early childhood education
through high school and on to higher education.
Connecticut is home to many marquee univer-
sities, including Yale, Wesleyan and Fairfield,
which produce graduates that are prepared for
the high-tech careers of the 21st Century. e
state supported schools, including the Univer-
sity of Connecticut and the Connecticut State
University System, are equally committed to
preparing students for companies located in
the state. Additionally, the state's community
colleges are open to partnering with employers
to custom design degree programs that produce
immediately employable grads. With such a
strong educational environment, it's no wonder
that Connecticut is in the top 10 in the nation
in terms of productivity and ranks third in the
nation for residents with advanced degrees.
Skilled labor is in good supply in Connec cut.
PHOTO/FAIRFIELD
UNIVERSITY
Fairfield University is one of many colleges in the state that helps provide a steady stream of highly educated workers
for the state's employers.
Connec cut ranks 3rd
in the nation
for
advanced
degrees
.
More than
16%
of CT adults over the age of
25 have
master's
degrees.
Connec cut ranks 5th
in the nation
for
productivity
per capita.
