Trade jobs are growing in demand. From education requirements to professional certification, learn how to get a trade job in today’s competitive workforce. Continue reading How to Get a Trade Job in a Competitive Workforce
When working in any industry, a management position is often the goal. Great managers have the unique ability to inspire their employees, guide team members, direct daily operations, and lead a company to success. In manufacturing, managers are critical to … Continue reading The Manufacturing Manager Job Description: What Do They Do?
When we talk about “worth,” we are assigning value to something. We are trying to understand what value it will bring to us, and whether it will prove useful or meaningful in our life. If you are asking, “Is trade … Continue reading Is Trade School Worth It? Pros and Cons to Consider
Awesome things are made in Connecticut. From aircraft engines and submarines to buttons and baked goods, manufacturing in Connecticut is thriving! Manufacturing industry technology is getting leaner and it’s getting greener. Modern production techniques create considerably less waste. Products can … Continue reading Salary Information for CNC Machinists
When many people think of manufacturing, they think of the old days of dangerous machinery and dark factory settings. They may think that manufacturing is not a stable career choice or, at least, not one where you can advance in … Continue reading Manufacturing Salary Potential in Connecticut and Nationwide
Manufacturing continues to be a booming industry here in the United States. Thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturers are forging ahead with rapid production rates every year. Whether you are a seasoned manufacturing worker, or looking to jump into this … Continue reading How to Become a Manufacturing Manager
Our world is going digital. Even though everything is “online,” there are still physical products that need to be produced. In fact, the rise of AI, automation, robotics, and other high-tech advancements in society means that we create more things … Continue reading 5 Exciting Mechatronics Careers You Can Achieve with a Certificate
Who Should Understand Blueprints? Five Ideas That Might Surprise You by Kyle Zachary, MSOL, Continuing Education Instructor, Goodwin University Blueprints are the basic tools for product specification and the fundamental expression of your client’s needs. Who in your company should … Continue reading Who Should Understand Blueprints? Five Ideas That Might Surprise You
What Is the Most Important Information in a Blueprint Title Block? The Debate Rages… by Kyle Zachary, MSOL, Continuing Education Instructor, Goodwin University Blueprints, technical drawings, engineering drawings… whatever you call them, they are packed with critical information and are … Continue reading What Is the Most Important Information in a Blueprint Title Block? The Debate Rages…
The manufacturing field is exploding. In fact, it has been said that our country is in the midst of our Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thanks to advancing technology, Artificial Intelligence, and the automation of nearly everything, we now have the power … Continue reading Top 6 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs & How to Achieve Them
Are you Practicing Continuous Quality Improvement? by Les Sinnock, Lead Quality Lab Technician, Goodwin University One of the ways that you can enhance the profitability of your company is to add a program of Continuous Quality Improvement. This strategy is … Continue reading Are you Practicing Continuous Quality Improvement?
Every day, we are surrounded by a vast array of manufactured goods. Smartphones and headphones. Cars and highways. Kitchen appliances, medical devices, and entertainment systems. We can thank all the dedicated manufacturing workers out there who bring these products to … Continue reading What Does a Quality Control Inspector Do?
CNC machining has changed manufacturing as we know it. It has led manufacturing to shift gears, bring in advanced technology, and create quality goods in safer working environments. CNC machining is a thriving field that is in need of skilled … Continue reading Why Study CNC Machining Today?
In the 1940s, Rosie the Riveter’s iconic character captured America’s attention when recruiting female workers into manufacturing fields. As men left the labor force en masse to enlist in WWII, women were asked to put traditional gender roles aside to … Continue reading Modern Manufacturing Careers: Worthwhile Opportunities for Women
Are you a creator with a passion for technology and innovation? Are you looking to jumpstart a welding career, or gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing sphere? Whether you are just getting started in the manufacturing field, or looking to level-up … Continue reading Is a Welding College or Manufacturing School Right for You?
Manufacturing is a booming industry in the modern United States. And thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturing companies are forging ahead with higher production rates. If you desire an exciting, hands-on career that is a part of this growing field, … Continue reading 5 Manufacturing Certificates That Will Get You into a Career Fast
Are you interested in pursuing an exciting, hands-on career that involves creating things every day? You may be perfect for the field of manufacturing. It’s no secret that the U.S. is experiencing a resurgence in manufacturing. Some experts even say … Continue reading Pursuing a Manufacturing and Machining Education: Which School is Right for You?
A generous $100K grant from the Bank of America will empower a greater number of Connecticut manufacturing workers to access critical skills training from Goodwin University. A key component of Goodwin’s ongoing mission to bolster the state’s economic standing is … Continue reading $100K Bank of America Grant Supports Goodwin University Workforce Development Efforts
