Manufacturing Your Future

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Creating a Stronger Manufacturing Workforce

Manufacturing Your Future is designed to help solve the shortage of skilled workers in the manufacturing industry. Through the Apprenticeship Connecticut Initiative (ACI), we offer training programs that prepare entry-level workers for jobs with local manufacturers facing workforce shortages. Get the skills you need to start a successful career in manufacturing!

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Program Details

Interested in a hands-on career in manufacturing? Our regional partnership brings together schools, colleges, and local employers to offer free training programs that can help you start your career in advanced manufacturing.
 

Our Partners

We work with:
  • Manufacturing Alliance Service Corporation (MASC)
  • Northwestern CT State Community College
  • Naugatuck Valley CT State Community College
  • CT Technical High Schools
  • Torrington, Danbury, Waterbury and New Milford High Schools 
  • 16 local manufacturing companies
  • Business associations and chambers of commerce

Training Programs We Offer

We provide a range of programs to help you learn valuable skills:
  • Introduction to Manufacturing – A 7-week course that gives you a great start in manufacturing.

  • Introduction to Machinist – A 30-week program where you’ll learn key skills to become a machinist.

  • Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology – Learn the basics of how manufacturing works.

  • Engineering Drawing Specifications – An 8-week course on how to read and understand technical drawings.

  • Manufacturing Process/Precision Machining – An 8-week program to master machining techniques.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:
  • Students in the 11th or 12th grade, or
  • Adults over 18 that are not currently enrolled in 11th or 12th grade

How to Apply

Potential participants interested in learning more and/or applying for the program are encouraged to contact Jalil Shabazz, Youth Program Manager.

Youth applicants can download an application here.

Adult applicants can download an application here.

Meet the Team

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Name

Steve Gray

Title

Manager of Career ConneCT

Phone
203-574-6971 ext. 464
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Name

Jalil Shabazz

Title

Youth Program Manager

Phone
203-574-6971 ext. 466

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