Manufacturing in Connecticut is a $25 billion
industry with more than 160,000 jobs in place, according to the 2014 Survey by
the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA). This makes manufacturing the single largest contributor
to the state’s economy, with thousands of new jobs ready and waiting to be filled by
skilled workers. To
learn how to train for a career in manufacturing or increase skills for job
advancement, Middlesex Community College invites prospective students its
upcoming Manufacturing Open House events - August 5 and 13.
“Manufacturing provides almost 11%
of all job opportunities in the state, which represents a wonderful opportunity for
workers right now and in the foreseeable future,” said Hubert
Godin, manufacturing program coordinator.
“Our program prepares graduates for positions as CNC machine operators,
inspectors, and tool and die apprentices, and gives graduates the opportunity
to earn better than average pay with full benefits and a better future.”
The
open houses are for anyone interested in a manufacturing career and how to gain
the basic skills and knowledge through MxCC’s Manufacturing Technology certificate
or associate degree programs. These
programs are designed for those looking for entry-level skills as well as workers
looking to upgrade their skills.
The
open houses will be held at the Manufacturing program’s new home at the
recently renovated facility at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden.
Courses at Wilcox Tech will begin this September. The open houses will be held on Wednesday, August
5 and Thursday, August 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wilcox Tech located at 298
Oregon Road, Meriden. Each open house will feature a presentation of MxCC’s manufacturing
program.
For more information, please contact Carolyn Sommer at 860-343-5749 or
csommer@mxcc.edu.
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