1. Advanced Manufacturing: Career Awareness Guide
This program is funded in part by the Connecticut Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (CAMI), a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant, as implemented by the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. CAMI is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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2. Presentation Overview
Manufacturing Myths
Connecticut Career Growth
National Career Growth
Women in Manufacturing
Connecticut Community Colleges
Exploring Careers – Examples
In the News

3. Manufacturing Myths
There continues to be misconceptions about Advanced Manufacturing jobs in the 21st century:
Dirty
Dangerous
Limited growth opportunity
Requires little skill
Unstable career path
Low-Tech positions
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Moving forward…

4. Connecticut Career Growth
Careers in Advanced Manufacturing are a vital part of Connecticut’s growing economy, where jobs are well- paying, high-tech, and contribute to our Nation’s safety.
FAST FACTS!!
$27.03 Billion GSP
160,700+ Employees Statewide
4,068+ Manufacturing Firms
$14.63 Billion Exported from CT
CT received Federal “defense designation”

5. National Career Growth
FAST FACTS!!
Manufacturers contributed $2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2015.
12.3 million manufacturing employees
Manufacturing jobs are 9% of the workforce
Average pay and benefits = $79,553
3½ million manufacturing jobs will be needed in the next decade
2 million jobs are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap
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6. Women In Manufacturing
                                         
                                    
Women In Manufacturing
“The opportunities for women are tremendous and I don’t think that many women realize that they could just open the door with the right training.”
Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Brich
Executive Director, CT College of Technology
Regional Center for Next Generation Technology

7. Connecticut Community Colleges
Students that enroll in one of Connecticut’s Advanced Manufacturing programs at their local community college successfully complete the short-term certificate programs and receive job placement support with little to no debt upon graduation.
FAST FACTS!!
98% job placement rate
94% completion rate
100% receive financial support
College’s boast “zero debt” upon completion
46% enrollment increase since 2012
$35.7 Million in state and local grants
200+ statewide employer partners

8. Connecticut Community Colleges
Asnuntuck Community College – Enfield, CT
Housatonic Community College – Bridgeport, CT
Manchester Community College – Manchester, CT
Middlesex Community College – Middletown, CT
Naugatuck Valley Community College – Waterbury, CT
Quinebaug Valley Community College – Danielson, CT
Three Rivers Community College – Norwich, CT
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9. Exploring Careers - Examples
CNC Operator
Aerospace Tech
Laser Tech
Electrical Engineer
Welder
Quality Control Tech
Mechanical Design
Operations Manager

10. In the News… Connecticut National Electric Boat Contract
Defense Designation
Sikorsky Contract
Windsor Locks
Manufacturing Job Increase
Manufacturing Survey 
Strengthening Middle Class
Manufacturing Innovation Act
Federal Support