{"id":14731,"date":"2026-03-20T14:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=14731"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:04:00","slug":"advanced-manufacturing-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/advanced-manufacturing-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodwin University to Host Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Partnership with NAACP Million Jobs Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Goodwin University will host an Advanced Manufacturing Summit on its East Hartford campus in collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millionjobscampaign.com\/\">CT NAACP Million Jobs Campaign for the Formerly Incarcerated<\/a>, part of a national workforce initiative connecting employers with justice-involved individuals seeking career opportunities through meaningful, stable employment.<\/p>\n<p>As manufacturers across the state continue to experience critical labor shortages, Goodwin University is strengthening the advanced manufacturing talent pipeline through innovative partnerships and inclusive workforce development strategies. The NAACP Million Jobs Initiative aligns directly with the workforce challenges facing Connecticut\u2019s manufacturing sector by preparing and connecting individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system to employers seeking qualified candidates for both entry-level and skilled roles.<\/p>\n<p>By expanding access to stable employment opportunities, this collaborative approach not only helps employers meet urgent workforce needs but also supports reduced recidivism, stronger families, and healthier communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConnecticut manufacturers are facing real challenges when it comes to finding skilled, reliable workers,\u201d said Dr. Clifford E. Thermer, dean of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/\">School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing<\/a> and assistant vice president of Strategy and Business Development at Goodwin University. \u201cThrough partnerships like the NAACP Million Jobs Campaign, we have an opportunity to expand the labor pool while creating pathways to sustainable careers for individuals who are ready to contribute, grow, and succeed. This initiative is about workforce innovation, economic mobility, and doing what works for both employers and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/advanced-manufacturing-summit\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"7008,4672\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-14733 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A welder practicing in a University training center\" width=\"503\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manufacturing-summit-blog-inline-image-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Event details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, March 24, 2026<\/li>\n<li>9:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>3 Pent Road, East Hartford, CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Overview:<\/h3>\n<p>During the summit, employers will learn how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/manufacturing\/worker-training\">workforce training organizations<\/a>, community partners, and industry leaders can collaborate to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect employers with motivated, job-ready workers prepared to build careers in advanced manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Expand the available labor pool<\/li>\n<li>Prepare candidates for long-term workplace success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The summit will also include an overview of the NAACP Million Jobs Initiative in Connecticut, discussion of employer partnership opportunities, and insights into employment pathways for this emerging workforce.<\/p>\n<h2>Forge your future<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jGTDd5HgAVQ?si=nauJfOlBv-MM4ygE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Goodwin University and the NAACP Million Jobs Campaign look forward to welcoming employers, workforce partners, and community leaders for this important conversation about strengthening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/connecticut-manufacturing-workforce-trends\/\">Connecticut\u2019s manufacturing workforce<\/a> and expanding access to opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Ready to launch an in-demand career in manufacturing? Spark your professional success at Goodwin University \u2014 learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/manufacturing\">manufacturing degree and certificate programs<\/a> today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Goodwin University will host an Advanced Manufacturing Summit on its East Hartford campus in collaboration with the CT NAACP Million Jobs Campaign for the Formerly Incarcerated, part of a national workforce initiative connecting employers with &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/advanced-manufacturing-summit\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Goodwin University to Host Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Partnership with NAACP Million Jobs 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