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
On April 6, the inventors of the future got a chance to show their best ideas at the Goodwin College Business and Manufacturing Center in East Hartford. Young inventors and their families from across Connecticut showed off their inventions on … Continue reading Goodwin College Hosted Young Inventors as Part of the CT Invention Convention
Manufacturing is the largest sector of the American economy. It stands at the center of our country’s success and contributes to many job opportunities throughout the United States. From retail to construction, transportation to utilities, the manufacturing sector is closely … Continue reading What is Green Manufacturing and Why is It Important?
Talk to Dr. Len Walsh, Goodwin College’s program director for CNC Machining Training and Supply Chain & Logistics Management, for only a few minutes and it’s easy to get caught up in his enthusiasm for critical thinking, problem solving, and … Continue reading From Inspiration to Reality
Are you considering a career in welding? Are you looking for welding courses in Connecticut, or are you ready to take your welding skills to the next level? Welding is a rewarding, exciting career path for those who are looking … Continue reading Take Your Welding Courses to the Next Level with a Manufacturing Degree
The second Annual Local Invention Convention for Independent Study Students, ages 5 to 13, will take place on April 6, 2016 at Goodwin College Business and Manufacturing Center in East Hartford, Connecticut. These students have been working on inventions to … Continue reading Goodwin College Business and Manufacturing Center Hosts Second Annual Local Invention Convention for CT Independent Study Students
Manufacturing is an ever-growing industry. If you are considering a career in manufacturing, know that the opportunities for qualified workers are great. Today, there are an estimated 17.6 million manufacturing jobs in the United States, and over 2.2 million more … Continue reading Which Manufacturing Training Program is Right for You?
Manufacturing is a booming industry. Some would even say it is the core of the United States’ economy. In fact, the majority do. Over 70 percent of Americans today view manufacturing as the most important industry for a strong economy … Continue reading Flash Forward: What You Can Do with a Manufacturing Management Degree
Are you considering an HVAC career? Do you currently have your HVAC certification, but are ready to take it to the next level? There is no doubt that the HVAC sector of the manufacturing industry is prospering. In fact, skilled … Continue reading Take Your HVAC Training to the Next Level with a Manufacturing Degree
On December 16, 2015, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced its approval of a three-year, $495,000 grant to support a new Career Pathways Initiative. The local organizations partnering on the venture are lead agency Goodwin College, Capital Workforce Partners … Continue reading Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Funds Career Pathways Initiative to Benefit Regional Workers
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are a vital part of today’s manufacturing industry. Fast, accurate, and adaptable, these machines—and those with the CNC machinist training to operate them—are critical to multiple important industries in the state. CT’s manufacturers are leaders … Continue reading The Importance of CNC Machining in Manufacturing
On December 16, 2015, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced its approval of a three-year, $495,000 grant to support a new Career Pathways Initiative. The local organizations partnering on the venture are lead agency Goodwin College, Capital Workforce Partners … Continue reading Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Funds Career Pathways Initiative to Benefit Regional Workers
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
Want to join the manufacturing workforce? Our manufacturing training program may be right for you. Watch this video to learn about our manufacturing degrees. Continue reading Watch: Become a Manufacturing Professional at Goodwin College
