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Welcome to STUFF Made in Connecticut
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Lots of things get made in Connecticut.
First on the list? Great careers.
Thousands of strong, stable and successful companies make
things in Connecticut. Thousands of them. They are modern,
technology-based firms, employing the most advanced
techniques and tools. They successfully compete domestically and
globally. Some are muscled-up public companies you have heard
of, others are small, multi-generational family businesses, or
maybe subsidiaries of international companies.
These organizations have a common problem. They are
aggressively seeking career-oriented, next-generation workers to fuel their growth. They
pay well. Really well. A first-year trainee might earn $60,000, with six-figure earnings not
unusual for dedicated employees. And rather than you paying for your education, many
of them will pay for you to learn more, and thus earn more. The manufacturers featured
here in A Guide to STUFF Made in Connecticut want to get the word out to you. If you
are technically inclined with basic math skills and are willing to work hard and learn, the
future may be very promising for you. Right here in Connecticut.
Are you a high schooler, who suspects the time spent and debt taken for a conventional
college degree is a poor choice? If you are ready to work hard and apply yourself, your
future is promising indeed. Are you a returning veteran thinking about how to build your
post-military career? The discipline, clarity of mission and commitment that served you
while you served are highly attractive and sought after.
Nothing of real value comes easy. And it is hard to generalize about the requirements
you'll need to show up with to be considered for the many available positions. They
run the gamut from high school graduate, to technical-college programs, to advanced
engineering graduate degrees. But, as they say, the journey of a thousand miles begins
with the first step. Manufacturing is so important to our state and our economy;
countless organizations are committed to helping you, and Connecticut's manufacturers.
Plan for a successful future. STUFF Made in Connecticut is a great place to start
exploring.
Joe Zwiebel,
President & Publisher
jzwiebel@hartfordbusiness.com
Job Interview Tips:
Top 10 mistakes made in job interviews
Young Faces of Manufacturing
Cool Stuff:
Snapshots of the cool stuff made in CT
Perception vs. Reality
Manufacturing Pay:
A look at how much money you can make in manufacturing
HR Tips:
How to develop the skills for a manufacturing career
Manufacturer Profiles
Manufacturing Resources:
State, private organizations & higher-ed institutions
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