I CAN
MAKE IT

This is Connecticut Manufacturing

Behind every product, innovation and breakthrough are the people who make it possible.
The Connecticut Office of Manufacturing is committed to supporting the individuals, businesses, educators and communities that power one of the state’s most important industries. By fostering collaboration, expanding career pathways and championing manufacturing excellence, we’re helping create a stronger future for Connecticut, one maker at a time.

I Am…

From dreaming to soaring. Meet Derek.

A young man working attentively at a machine in a manufacturing plant

Open your mind. Open new doors.

No matter where you are in school — or out of it — you can dive into a manufacturing education and begin forging your path. The more you learn, the more doors open. From technical high schools to apprenticeships, certificate programs and college degrees, Connecticut offers a growing list of pathways designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.

See it for yourself.

Real students. Real manufacturers. Real careers. See what’s happening inside Connecticut’s technical high schools and behind the scenes at companies where it all comes to life.