CONNSTEP Newsletter | December 2024

Recent Blogs

The Power of an Engaged, Continuous Improvement Culture in Manufacturing

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving manufacturing landscape, companies must do more than just keep up with technological advancements; they must also foster an engaged workforce that drives innovation from within.

Read more: https://www.connstep.org/news-media/the-power-of-an-engaged-continuous-improvement-culture-in-manufacturing/

Manufacturing.gov – Manufacturing Opportunities

Redesigned and reimagined by a collective team of industry experts at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, the revamped website is the go-to venue to learn more about manufacturing in the USA.

Read this blog: https://www.connstep.org/news-media/manufacturing-gov-manufacturing-opportunities/

Upcoming Training & Events

Networking 
Manufacturing Meetup: Innovation & Industry
Date: January 9, 2025
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Connecticut Science Center

Training | Workshops
Supervisor Bootcamp
Date: Fridays, January 10-February 28
Time: 8 am-12 pm
Location: Cromwell

Training | Workshops
Continuous Improvement Champion Certification (CICC)-Spring 2025
Date: Tuesdays, March 11-May 20
Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Location: Cromwell

Training | Workshops
Quality Essentials Program – Spring 2025
Date: Tuesdays, April 3-May 8
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Location: Cromwell

More Upcoming Events

• 8th Annual CT Supplier Growth Summit | Dec 4-5, 2024 | 8:00am-6:00 pm 
• Recruiting Post-Millennial Talent: CBIA Leadership Essentials| Wed, Dec 4, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 pm
• HR Hotline Live: Paid Sick Leave Update | Thu, Dec 5, 2024 | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Manufacturing News

• NIST | Funding Opportunity: DOE Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction Assessment Grants
• NIST | Manufacturing Skills Survey
• NIST Awards $15 Million to ASTM International to Establish Standardization Center of Excellence
• Virgina-Class Submarine Voted Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut
• Manufacturing Innovation Blog
• Marketing Strategies for Manufacturers: How Building Community Helps Build Your Business
• Required Historical PFAS Reporting Poses Risks Going Forward
  
• Understanding Federal and State Child Labor Laws
• Mastering Inventory Management: Techniques and Strategies for Manufacturers
• Research Opportunities for Advancing Measurement Science for Manufacturing Robotics
• Scholarship Applications Open for Metalforming Students

Manufacturing Resources

Capstone Projects

Each year, dozens of manufacturing companies present engineering schools in Connecticut universities with design challenges they encounter in their business. Students research and analyze the problem, and typically end up with a solution—a design, a model, a working prototype.

Ideally, it’s a win-win for the company and the students: the company has their problem solved and students get hands-on experience problem solving.

CONNSTEP will coordinate the connection between the manufacturer and the university, and assist the process as needed.

Master Digital Thread Manufacturing
Unlock your potential at the cutting-edge Digital Thread Manufacturing Lab.

Grants 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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