CONNSTEP Newsletter | February 2024

Recent Case Studies

Cybersecurity Compliance Key to Business Sustainability

“Working with CONNSTEP on our POAM has changed the way we operate. Taking into consideration all security measures has made us compliant, which for a small organization like ours is critical to our success.”- Mike Fabiani, President, Corru-Seals (dba Nicholsons)

Read this Case Study: https://www.connstep.org/case-study/cybersecurity-compliance-key-to-business-sustainability/

UTR Engineering Works: Unleashing New Opportunities with CONNEX Connecticut

We provide many services which can prove difficult for potential clients to zero in on, but CONNEX and the CONNSTEP team made sure clients understand how U.T.R. can help. Overall, it has been a great avenue for us to develop new clients and raise our profile and awareness.” –Ralph Prisco, U.T.R. Engineering Works

Read this Case Study: https://www.connstep.org/resources/connex-connecticut/utr-engineering-works-unleashing-new-opportunities-with-connex-connecticut/

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Recent Blogs

The Role of Daily Management in Creating a Lean Culture

The work environment of a manufacturing business is a critical factor for its growth, competitiveness, and success. A company culture driven by continuous improvement initiatives sustained over time not only delivers value to customers but also engages your workforce as habitual problem-solvers.

Read this Blog: https://www.connstep.org/continuous-improvement/the-role-of-daily-management-in-creating-a-lean-culture/

ICYMI: AI in Manufacturing Has Its Benefits
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently commented on AI saying, “The revolution is coming faster than you know. It’s a profound technology still in its early days that will impact every product across every company.”

Read this Blog: https://www.connstep.org/technology/ai-in-manufacturing-has-its-benefits/

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Upcoming Training & Events

Event
A Guide to Digital Transformation Hosted by Capital Community College

Date: Wednesdays, February 7-June 26
Time: 8 am-9:30 am
Location: Ten (10) Locations Across CT

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Training
Training Within Industry-Job Instruction (TWI-JI)

Date: February 12-February 14
Time: 8 am-12 noon
Location: Hartford

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Training
Continuous Improvement Champion Certification (CICC Spring 2024)
Date: March 5-June 4
Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Location: Cromwell, CT

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Training
Quality Essentials Program (QEP Spring 2024)
Date: April 11-May 9
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
Location: Cromwell, CT

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Training
Supervisor Bootcamp (Spring 2024)
Date: May 3-June 14
Time: 8 am-12 pm
Location: Cromwell, CT

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More Upcoming Events

• WiM Virtual Career Fair | Thursday, February 8th | 10 am-2 pm 
• Safety Roundtable: Preparing for OSHA Inspections | Tuesday, February 13th| 8 am-10 pm 
• CBIA 2024 Human Resources Conference | Wednesday, February 28th | 8:30 am-2:45 pm 
• Export Documentation In-Person Seminar | Tuesday, March 19th | 8 am-12:30 pm 
• When Women Lead | Wednesday, March 20th | 8:30 am-11:45 pm
• CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow ’24 Series | March 27th-September 26 | More information

Manufacturing News

• 2024 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers 
• Technology, Workforce Drive Manufacturing Innovation Fund Investments 
• New Haven Manufacturing Training Program 
• Connecticut’s CHIPS Consortium 
• (MIF) Manufacturing Innovation Fund Annual Report 
• [Podcast] Manufacturing an American Century 
  Check out the most recent episode of the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC)‘s podcast! Host Matt Bogoshian talks to Paul S. Lavoie, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer and Kelli-Marie Vallieres,PhD, Connecticut’s Chief Workforce Officer. 

Manufacturing Resources

Money for Manufacturers 
Grant programs designed to help Connecticut manufacturers acquire the skills, tools, and resources needed to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing ecosystem.

CONNSTEP’s Downloads & Materials
Discover key resources and information to help your organization overcome challenges and meet its goals to advance your business growth, enhance your manufacturing capabilities, and sustain your competitiveness in the industry.

Additional Resources

• Career ConneCT
• CBIA
• CCAT
• Connecticut Manufacturing Ambassadors
• CONNEX Connecticut
• Connecticut Office of Manufacturing
• FORGE Connecticut
• Manufacturing Skills for Connecticut

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