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Manufacturing Education Requirements in Connecticut

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Goodwin University

There are currently more than 4,000 active manufacturing companies in Connecticut, and over 160,000 manufacturing workers employed across the state. However, there is still the need for more – more skilled, qualified workers to support and grow this booming field. According to… Read more...

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Student Success Story: Cheyenne Welsh, Welding Certificate Program

December 5, 2019December 18, 2019 Goodwin University

The Young Woman in the Weld Zone For many people, their path in life is not linear. On the way to the destination, we encounter deviations, distractions, and disruptions. In the midst of it all, we hold onto an anchor of hope… Read more...

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Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program

November 26, 2019December 18, 2019 Goodwin University

Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program Sometimes the resilient walk among us within the stillness. Calm and confident in their own quiet nature, and without knowing it, there is strength in the silence of those sitting right beside us. Similar… Read more...

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Goodwin Thought Leaders: Keith Carter Welding

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 Goodwin University

From designing Navy welding curriculum to embracing a Universal Design for Learning as a Goodwin welding instructor, professor and PhD candidate, Keith Carter, MHR, MSW shares his journey to becoming an expert in his field. Keith Carter’s welding students didn’t want to… Read more...

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Universal Design for Learning and Welding

July 31, 2019August 1, 2019 Goodwin University

Universal Design for Learning and Welding Goodwin’s commitment to classroom innovation shows results in previously unexpected fields by Kobie Adams, Goodwin College Intern At Goodwin College’s School of Business, Management & Advanced Manufacturing, Assistant Professor Keith Carter has created a curriculum for… Read more...

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5 Welding Skills Employers are Seeking in New Hires

April 12, 2019July 19, 2019 Goodwin University

Anyone interested in an exciting, hands-on career in manufacturing may want to consider becoming a welder. Welding is an age-old profession that has been around for hundreds of centuries, and is not going away any time soon. Don’t let the digitally-obsessed world… Read more...

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Do Welders Need to be Certified? What You Should Know About Welding Certification in CT

March 19, 2019July 19, 2019 Goodwin University

If you are looking for an exciting, hands-on career that offers a variety of projects and daily tasks, you may be considering a career in manufacturing. And if you want a rewarding job that will offer success, diversity and plenty of opportunity,… Read more...

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How to Get Into Welding, the Right Way

December 24, 2018July 18, 2019 Goodwin University

If you want a career that is creative, innovative, and hands-on, you may be wondering how to get into welding. From local repair shops to big industrial factories, welders put their set of specialized skills to work every single day to help… Read more...

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The Complete Student Guide to Welding Careers

October 19, 2018July 19, 2019 Goodwin University

Welders are some of the most vital workers in the manufacturing industry. And over the past few years, many skilled welders have been reaching retirement age – leaving plenty of job opportunity for trained and skilled professionals. In fact, just a decade… Read more...

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Welding Requirements: What Employers Are Looking for in Aspiring Welders

September 19, 2018July 19, 2019 Goodwin University

Innovation. Precision. Technique. These are just some of the many words one might use to describe a welding career. On the day to day, professional welders are crafting and creating the products of tomorrow. They are working with a mix of machinery,… Read more...

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The Welder Job Description

August 20, 2018 Goodwin University

The welder job description is a multi-faceted one, involving everything from mathematics to machine operation, to design and all things metalwork. If you are interested in becoming a welder, you should expect a very hands-on workday. Welding is both innovative and intricate,… Read more...

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10 Types of Welding Careers You’ll Want to Know About

August 15, 2018November 13, 2019 Goodwin University

Welding is one of the most impactful areas of the manufacturing industry – contributing to the creation of airplanes, automobiles, space crafts, bridges, building structures, oil rigs, wind turbine towers, and really, all things metal. You see, welders aren’t just essential to… Read more...

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The Welding Job Outlook in Connecticut

August 9, 2018 Goodwin University

Are you interested in pursuing a career as a welder? That’s good news because there is currently a high demand for trained manufacturing workers across the nation, and especially in Connecticut. That said, the skills gap still exists. In Connecticut, there are… Read more...

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How to Become a Welder in Connecticut

July 13, 2018 Goodwin University

Although many traditional jobs types have come and gone with the increase of technology, there will still always be a need for highly skilled welders to work in a variety of different manufacturing settings. Welding has been around for hundreds of centuries… Read more...

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Is a Welding School or Manufacturing School Right for You?

December 21, 2016February 1, 2019 Goodwin University

Are you a creator with a passion for technology and innovation? Are you looking to jumpstart a welding career, or gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing sphere? Whether you are a seasoned worker or are just starting out in the field, there… Read more...

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Take Your Welding Courses to the Next Level with a Manufacturing Degree

April 5, 2016February 1, 2019 Goodwin University

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 for hands-on… Read more...