Manufacturing is Making.
Connecticut is home to the 3rd most concentrated manufacturing area in the U.S., “We are the Silicon Valley of advanced manufacturing,” Governor Ned Lamont.
Manufacturing jobs are waiting for you!
The South Central Manufacturing Regional Sector Partnership is an industry-led collaboration of our Region’s manufacturers, addressing talent development and branding in the New Haven and Middlesex regions of Connecticut. The Manufacturing Collaborative takes a data-driven approach to understanding the critical needs of our manufacturers around talent acquisition. Working with our partners in colleges, universities, technical schools, and high schools, we are creating talent pipelines to connect manufacturers for our students and adult learners.
The vision of the South Central Manufacturing Partnership is to strategically create and expand talent pipelines by utilizing a data-driven approach to address the needs of the industry. We expand and support career awareness programs at the secondary level and create direct connections to talent for manufacturing organizations.
Leadership Team
Chris Dimou, President & CEO, The Americas, Roto Frank
Mary Hudimatch, Talent Acquisition Manager, Holo-Krome, A Division of Fastenal Manufacturing
Marcia LaFemina, President, Penn Globe
David Parmelee, Owner, Wepco Plastics
Hap Perkins, CEO, Unicorr Packaging Group
Chris Ulbrich, CEO, Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
To get involved, contact:
Greater New Haven
Chamber of Commerce
Anne Benowitz
[email protected]
Muriel Abeledo
[email protected]
Middlesex County
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Cambareri
[email protected]
Workforce Alliance
Steve Johnson
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
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Connecticut Manufacturing
HIGH DEMAND
With over 6,000 open jobs, the demand for skilled employees is high and continues to grow – guaranteeing long-term career opportunities here in Connecticut.
HIGH-PAYING OPPORTUNITIES
Connecticut is the top paying state for CNC machinists and tool and die makers – earning an average of $67,700 annually – 20% higher than the national average.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Connecticut manufacturers provide career opportunities to individuals from high school graduates to PhDs.
Resources
Check out the presentation below for a comprehensive funding guide!
Training Programs
Easily accessible training programs are located all over the state. Ask about financial assistance!
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Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
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