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
CNC machinists are true masters of their trade. Despite popular assumption, CNC machinists’ role goes much beyond the operating machine. At the forefront of the manufacturing industry, CNC machinists are the professionals, the mathematicians, designers, and innovators responsible for building … Continue reading The Top 10 Takeaways of CNC Machinist School
CNC machine operators are the vigor behind the manufacturing industry. Not only are they machinists, CNC operators are also designers, planners, and innovators. They are technicians, mathematicians, and programmers. They are highly skilled and professional makers. And they can be … Continue reading The Different Levels of CNC Operator Training
Manufacturing workers are makers, creators, and innovators. They are problem-solvers, detail-oriented, and inspired by how things operate and how things are put together. Manufacturers are also essential contributors to our economy, our lifestyles, and are therefore in high-demand across the … Continue reading 40 Entry-Level Manufacturing Jobs to Put on Your Radar
In 2016, the number of open positions in the United States’ manufacturing industry reached its highest in the last 15 years. The shortage, industry experts say, is largely because workers do not possess the necessary manufacturing skills to do today’s … Continue reading The Need for Skilled Manufacturers: Which Manufacturing Skills Are Employers Seeking?
Goodwin College in East Hartford has been awarded a $15,000 grant for scholarship support by the Gene Haas Foundation, based in Oxnard, California. Representatives of the Foundation met with the faculty and staff members for a check presentation in September … Continue reading Gene Haas Foundation Awards $15K to Goodwin College CNC Machinist Training
Do you want a career in manufacturing? Learn about the skillful role of a CNC machine operator, and why CNC machining is one of the best career fields today. Continue reading The Role of CNC Machine Operators in the Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry is changing and many career opportunities are opening up for machining students. Learn why the time to become a CNC machinist is now. Continue reading The Changing Industry of CNC Machining
The need for manufacturers is growing: Are you ready to pursue a manufacturing career? Learn the benefits of manufacturing and why it is a top job choice today. Continue reading A Call to Workers: the Benefits of Pursuing a Manufacturing Career
Yesenia Otero enrolled in Goodwin College’s bachelor’s Manufacturing Management Degree program because she enjoys working with her hands and believes that this field will offer her career stability. Continue reading Yesenia Otero: “Women are capable of having physical jobs, too; they’re not just for men.”
Amanda Sullivan, 23, works in Torrington, Connecticut, as an operator at FuelCell Energy, “a global leader in providing ultra-clean baseload distributed generation to utilities, industrial operators, universities, municipal water treatment facilities, government installations, and other customers globally.” Sullivan lives in … Continue reading Amanda Sullivan: Manufacturing – “It’s a lot more fun than people would expect.”
To become a manufacturing professional in CT, Brent Lee enrolled in Goodwin’s Quality Management Systems Associate Degree Program. Learn more about his story! Continue reading Brent Lee: Becoming a Manufacturing Professional in CT
Karen Nozzolillo, a supply chain and logistics major at Goodwin College, spoke alongside other manufacturing students and industry presidents at the 2015 CBIA Manufacturing Summit on Friday, May 29. Continue reading Goodwin College Manufacturing Student Speaks at CBIA Manufacturing Summit
