CONNSTEP Newsletter | November 2024

Manufacturer Future Growth Bolstered by Updated HR Policies

“Working with CONNSTEP and their HR partner has really helped us establish a solid foundation of formal employment policies and procedures as we position our company for future growth. We now have a better understanding of HR laws and greater knowledge and consistency on how to properly handle topics such as PTO and the Family and Medical Leave Act for both current employees and future hires.”

-Frank Wilde, Founder & CEO, Wilde Manufacturing

Read more: https://www.connstep.org/case-study/manufacturer-future-growth-bolstered-by-updated-hr-policies/

CONNSTEP’s Beatriz Gutierrez Visits the White House as Part of the Space Workforce Roundtable

“It was an honor to be chosen to attend this event and represent CONNSTEP. Connecticut’s aerospace manufacturers play a vital role in the space enterprise,”

-Beatriz Gutierrez.

Read more:

https://www.connstep.org/news-media/inspiring-the-future-connsteps-beatriz-gutierrez-visits-the-white-house-as-part-of-the-space-workforce-roundtable/

Recent Blogs

CONNSTEP’s First Manufacturing Meetup a Sweet Success

As the frenzy of manufacturing month activities came to a close at the end of October, CONNSTEP hosted its inaugural Manufacturing Meetup, celebrating the state’s dynamic and valuable industry with a “Pumpkins & Pies” networking luncheon at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Connecticut.

Read more:
https://www.connstep.org/news-media/connsteps-first-manufacturing-meetup-a-sweet-success/https://www.cbia.com/coolest-thing/

Take A Behind the Scenes Look into Connecticut’s Manufacturing Excellence Aboard The 2024 Manufacturing Tour

The inaugural 2024 Manufacturing Tour was a one-of-a-kind experience that showcased Connecticut’s vibrant manufacturing community during a month already filled with exciting events.

Read this blog:
https://www.connstep.org/news-media/take-a-behind-the-scenes-look-into-connecticuts-manufacturing-excellence-aboard-the-2024-manufacturing-tour/

Upcoming Training & Events

Webinar Series
“Stay Competitive, Drive Revenue, Reduce Costs” Powered by CONNSTEP’s Technology Partners
Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 11 am-12 noon
Location: Online

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

• Manufacturing & Mobility Digital LIVE Virtual Conference | Wed, Nov 6, 2024 | 5:50 am-12:35 pm
• Building Supply Chain Resilience Speaker Panel Discussion | Wed, Nov 6, 2024 | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Connecticut Manufacturing Finance Opportunities | Tues, Nov 12, 2024 | 9:30am – 11:00am
• 2024 CBIA Annual Meeting & Reception | Wed, Nov 20, 2024 | 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Complying with the EPA’s PFAS Reporting Rule Changes | Thu, Nov 21, 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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