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
It’s no secret that New England houses some of the best colleges and universities in the nation, and several of the most thriving and successful cities in the world. If you are looking for a quality education and abundant job … Continue reading Goodwin College: A Hidden Gem Among the Best Colleges in New England
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
On September 29, the U.S. Department of Education announced that LEARN, the Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) for southeastern Connecticut, will receive almost $15 million in a grant to expand school choice programs throughout the region. The Magnet Schools Assistance … Continue reading Goodwin College’s Connecticut River Academy Among Schools to Benefit from Grant
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?
What to Look for in a Manufacturing College Are you looking to begin or advance your career in manufacturing? Are you looking for a manufacturing college that will help you find long-term success in this in-demand field? More and more, … Continue reading What to Look for in a Manufacturing College
Are you thinking about breaking into the manufacturing career field? If you’re looking for an important, in-demand job then manufacturing might be the right path for you! Here are a few things to keep in mind when preparing your manufacturing … Continue reading Applying for Manufacturing Jobs? 3 Must-Know Resume Builders
The first Friday of October marks Manufacturing Day, a national movement honoring the importance of manufacturing in the United States. This year, Manufacturing Day falls on Friday, October 7th, 2016 – and Goodwin College is celebrating! Manufacturing Day is an … Continue reading Celebrate Manufacturing Day with Goodwin College
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
Looking for a career in manufacturing? If you’re pursuing a manufacturing education, our helpful infographic could help steer you in the right direction. With a manufacturing degree, you could become a cargo & freight manager; CNC machinist; quality technician; manufacturing … Continue reading Careers You Can Find in Manufacturing
