Higher-ed programs for manufacturers in Connecticut
Ordered alphabetically by programs available in Connecticut
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| Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center at UConn 159 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-9204; www.energy.uconn.edu/prattwhitney-additive-manufacturing |
A partnership with Pratt & Whitney to advance additive manufacturing research and development Services offered: Government and industry-sponsored research and development projects with faculty and students; customized assistance for manufacturers exploring additive manufacturing for product design and development, custom educational workshops and training programs for practicing manufacturing and design engineers |
Rainer Hebert, director, 860-486-3155; rainer.hebert@uconn.edu |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Asnuntuck Community College 170 Elm St., Enfield, CT 06082 860-253-3000; mfg.asnuntuck.edu |
Program prepares students for a career in manufacturing by providing classroom instruction, computer and hands-on training in a lab environment Services offered: Certificate and degree options available in machining with CNC, welding/robotics, electronics and electro/mechanical |
Paul Felici, 860-253-3189; pfelici@asnuntuck.edu |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604 203-332-5000; www.hcc.commnet.edu |
Workforce training and job placement Services offered: Certificates and degrees leading to careers in aerospace, submarines, defense, biomedical technology, power systems and other advanced manufacturing sectors |
Rich DuPont, 203-332-5991; RDupont@housatonic.eduEugene LaPorta; Elaporta@housatonic.edu |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Naugatuck Valley Community College 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 203-575-8040; www.nv.edu |
Program prepares students for a career in manufacturing by providing classroom instruction, computer and hands-on training in a lab environment Services offered: Certificates and degrees leading to careers in aerospace, submarines, defense, biomedical technology and other manufacturing technology sectors |
Joseph DeFeo, 203-596-8692; JDefeo@nvcc.commnet.edu |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Quinebaug Valley Community College 742 Upper Maple St., Danielson, CT 06239 860-412-7200; www.qvcc.edu/manufacturing |
Support students and businesses along the I-395 corridorServices offered: Certificate in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics automation technician |
Steve Lapointe, 860-932-4111; slapointe@qvcc.eduJodi Clark, 860-932-4128; jclark1@qvcc.edu |
| Business and Manufacturing Center, Goodwin College One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118 860-528-4111; www.goodwin.edu/manufacturing |
Offers students and incumbent workers the most immersive, hands-on educational experience possible, leading to certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees in a wide range of areas; Advanced Manufacturing Mobile Lab has capacity to bring program training to companies on-site. Services offered: Bachelor’s in manufacturing management; associate in quality management systems, supply chain and logistics management; associate and certificate in CNC machining; certificate in CNC machining, metrology and manufacturing technology, green manufacturing, manufacturing and logistics, manufacturing and production, welding, certified logistics technician, certified production technician |
Melanie Hoben, 860-913-2283; mhoben@goodwin.eduDan Williamson, 860-727-6766; dwilliamson@goodwin.edu |
| Center for Manufacturing and Metrology, University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117 860-768-4100; www.hartford.edu |
Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, University of Hartford Services offered: Graduate certificate and non-credit courses offered in manufacturing metrology, graduate concentration in manufacturing engineering |
Suhash Ghosh; ghosh@hartford.edu Chittaranjan Sahay; |
| Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT 06050 860-832-3200; www.ccsu.edu |
Manufacturing management program Services offered: Bachelor’s and master’s programs offered in various industrial, engineering and manufacturing fields; part-time study options |
Paul Resetarits, 860-832-1834; resetarits@ccsu.edu |
| Manchester Community College Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040 860-512-3000; www.manchestercc.edu |
For students preparing for entry-level manufacturing positions with earned college credit and/or an associate of science degree in manufacturing engineering technology Services offered: Precision manufacturing certificate, 38 credits, accelerated from hands-on manufacturing to CNC; associate of science in engineering technology credits and certificates |
Tracy Ariel, 860-343-5856; tariel@manchestercc.edu Mehrdad Faezi, 860-512-2729; |
| Manufacturing Machine Technology Program Middlesex Community College 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457 860-343-5869; www.mxcc.commnet.edu |
Ideal for part-time students who are currently in the workplace and want to enhance skills or improve employment prospects in manufacturing Services offered: Application-based certificate program focused on blueprint reading, machining, CNC programming and machining, lean manufacturing principles, quality control with an emphasis on statistical process control, CAD and materials science |
Tracy Ariel, 860-343-5856; tariel@manchestercc.edu |
| Northwestern Connecticut Community College 2 Park Place, Winsted, CT 06098 860-738-6300; www.nwcc.edu |
Ideal for part-time students who are currently in the workplace and want to enhance skills or improve employment prospects in manufacturing; prepares students for technical positions in the workforce and a seamless pathway to a four-year degree at Central Connecticut State University Services offered: Associate degree in industrial technology; certificates in CNC, manufacturing design and processes; accelerated evening courses from hands-on manufacturing to CNC |
Sharon Gusky, 860-738-6495; sgusky@nwcc.edu |
| Three Rivers Community College 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 860-215-9000; www.threerivers.edu, www.ewib.org |
Customized training programs to fill a massive need for skilled trades workers by providing a short-term training option to unemployed and underemployed workers Services offered: Short-term, work-based training course based on Electric Boat and EAMA* curriculum input; associate in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing engineering with laser; certificate in lean manufacturing |
Bret Jacobson, 860-441-0313; BJacobson@trcc.commnet.edu |
| Tunxis Community College 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032 860-773-1300; www.tunxis.edu |
College of Technology curriculum prepares students for technical positions in the workforce while providing a seamless pathway to a four-year degree at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Services offered: Associate in engineering science and technology studies; certificates in CAD, machine technology, electronics controls and manufacturing electro-mechanical maintenance technology |
Mathew Spinelli, 860-773-1672; mspinelli@tunxis.edu |
Source: Each organization’s website and news reports
*EAMA = Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance
Compiled by Stephanie R. Meagher.
