Hartford Business Journal

20 Hartford Business Journal • February 19, 2018 • www.HartfordBusiness.com The thriving manufacturing industry in Connecticut is looking for makers, creators, innovators, and problem solvers inspired by how things are put together, how they operate, and how they can be made better. In 2016, the number of open manufacturing positions in the U.S. reached a 15-year high — largely, industry experts say, because current workers do not possess the skills necessary to perform today's jobs. That's why Goodwin College has teamed up with manufacturers in Connecticut and designed manufacturing programs that teach students the exact skills they need to be successful in the industry. Students: Educating the Makers of the Future Awesome things are made in Connecticut. From aircraft engines and submarines to buttons and baked goods, manufacturing in Connecticut is booming and you can be a part of it! The industry is full of steady, well- paying jobs in CNC machining, quality, supply chain, logistics, 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. With modern manufacturing, advanced training is more important than ever. Manufacturing is no longer about making more — it's about making more, better. Industry technology is getting leaner and greener, with modern production techniques that produce signifi cantly less waste. Goodwin's manufacturing programs acknowledge these industry changes and prepare students for today's — and tomorrow's — workforce. At Goodwin College, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. Our state-of-the-art Business and Manufacturing Center houses cutting-edge machinery that gives you the most immersive educational experience possible so you can master your craft before entering the fi eld. With six class starts a year and program scholarships for "As a kid, I loved working with my dad in his workshop. Even today, I'm still a hands-on learner." — Sarah Esty, Goodwin College CNC Machining graduate S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T Connecticut Manufacturing: In the Hands of Those Ready to Learn At Goodwin College, the future is bright for the next great generation of makers. "The initiative here [at Goodwin College] is actually the thing needed all across America." — Vice President Joe Biden in 2014, referring to Goodwin's partnerships with local manufacturers

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