Manufacturing is a booming business and the lifeline industry in our economy. Breaking into this field means breaking into plenty of manufacturing opportunities, particularly when it comes to cutting-edge technology. Despite the old image of mundane factory work, the manufacturing … Continue reading 5 Great Manufacturing Careers to Consider
There are currently more open manufacturing jobs in Connecticut than there are skilled employees to fill them. Modern manufacturing is a field for hard-working and inventive thinkers. If you like working with your hands and have a passion for innovation, … Continue reading Manufacturing Schools in Connecticut: The Programs You’re Looking For
CNC machinists, also called CNC operators, are essential members of the manufacturing team. These professionals help to produce the goods we use every day—cutting and shaping raw materials into finished products using computer-operated machinery. If you wish to work in … Continue reading How to Become a CNC Machinist
The Business, Management, and Advanced Manufacturing Department at Goodwin College has announced its inaugural Women of Manufacturing Summit for Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The event will be held at the College’s Business and Manufacturing Center, One Pent Road in East … Continue reading Goodwin College’s Women of Manufacturing Summit Focuses on Opportunities and Perceptions, May 16
Enrolling in a CNC operator program in Connecticut is a great way to launch a career in CNC machining – a fast-paced, exciting field with a wide variety of day-to-day duties. Learn more! Manufacturers in Connecticut are leaders in making … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a CNC Machine Operator
Manufacturing is one of the most essential and influential industries in the United States. It is among the largest contributors to the U.S. economy and the fourth largest industry for employment. Currently, over 15 million Americans possess a manufacturing job. … Continue reading Is Manufacturing a Good Career? Dispelling the Myths Around Manufacturing Jobs
As part of their dedicated efforts to provide the manufacturing workforce needed for Connecticut’s economic future, Goodwin College is bringing advanced manufacturing training on the road! Having already travelled to dozens of middle and high schools around the state, Goodwin’s … Continue reading The Future of Manufacturing Education: Goodwin’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab
“Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. THOSE DAYS ARE OVER.” — Bella Abzug We all want great jobs, ones that create flexible, positive lives for ourselves and for our families. If that is so, why … Continue reading Women in Manufacturing: Pointing Industry Toward a New Horizon
With advances in technology and growing demand for highly skilled workers, it’s more important than ever that companies ensure that employee training is provided. Goodwin College’s Manufacturing Training skills development workshops help manufacturers maintain their competitive edge while increasing their … Continue reading Goodwin College Can Train Incumbent Manufacturers’ Workers Quickly
East Hartford, CT — On Friday, April 6, the Goodwin College Manufacturing Program will host the SkillsUSA Computerized Numerical Control Contest at the Business and Manufacturing Center, One Pent Road in East Hartford. More than 24 students from 14 Connecticut … Continue reading Goodwin College to Host SkillsUSA CNC Contest, April 6
The manufacturing field is surging with opportunity. Manufacturing, as a whole, is the most influential industry supporting the U.S. economy, driving 15 percent of economic output and accounting for roughly 12,960,000 jobs nationwide. Within the field, there are thousands of … Continue reading The Many Types of Manufacturing Jobs You Can Pursue Today
Metal-work. Technology. Precision. Innovation. Creation. These are just some of the many things that define a CNC machinist career. If you are well-versed in computers, have a desire to bring products to life, and are interested in a cutting-edge manufacturing … Continue reading CNC Machinist Careers are on the Rise: The CNC Machinist Job Outlook in Connecticut
We are in the middle of another industrial revolution (our fourth, to be exact), according to author and professor Klaus Schwab. In the late 1700s, America established factories for manufacturing. In the early 20th century, we welcomed automobiles. And after … Continue reading The Future of Manufacturing in Connecticut
Modern manufacturing is in need of hard-working and inventive thinkers; dedicated workers with the training to help bring manufacturing into the future. Industry technology is getting leaner and greener, with modern production techniques that produce significantly less waste. Goodwin College’s … Continue reading Which Advanced Manufacturing Degree is Right for You?
Right now, companies across the state are in immediate need of well-trained manufacturing professionals to join their workforce. And we know you’re eager to get out there and start working right away! At the bare minimum, prospective workers need a … Continue reading A Look Inside the New Manufacturing Technology Certificate Program at Goodwin
Machining has undergone a dramatic shift in the last few decades. Gone are the days of dirty manual machines that do one job. Now, modern day machinists work with state-of-the-art CNC machines. Due to their speed, precision, and flexibility these … Continue reading The CNC Operator Job Description: What You Can Expect
Precision. Accuracy. Calibration. Technology. These are just some of the many words you might think of when you hear about the study of “metrology.” Metrology – a new manufacturing offering at Goodwin College – is the science of measurement. It … Continue reading Metrology Training and So Much More!
On this first Friday of October, Goodwin College will be celebrating both the hard-working makers and aspiring innovators, the modern technology and the remarkable history, that have truly made the manufacturing industry what it is today. We invite you to … Continue reading Honor Manufacturing Day 2017 With Goodwin College
