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This short video, created by National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM), explores manufacturing in Connecticut. Many do not realize the type of work that is being done within this state. The explanation states, “Today, manufacturing is not the way it used to be. It's high tech, it's...

From the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM), this video presents a typical day for Jan, a CNC Programmer for Producto Moore in Bridgeport, CN. This career takes skill in computer technology as CNC programmers are expected to be able to "plot out, step-by-step, the way a...

From the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM), this video presents a typical day for Jeff, a biomanufacturing supervisor at work for Becton Dickinson, a medical technology company in Connecticut. Jeff describes his interests in problem solving and improving products- he works in...

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) addresses the need for highly skilled workers in the manufacturing workplace by building programs that provide resources to educators and students interested in learning new technologies in manufacturing. The NCNGM is directed by the...

This 37-page report from the Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center outlines "[c]hallenges and [o]pportunities" related to connecting military Veterans to employers and educational opportunities in the maritime and transportation industry. Topics addressed in this report include:...

This document, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, provides a job description and task analysis listing/chart for a Natural Resource Technician position. This position conducts inventories, implements plans, evaluates land potential, and manages for multiple use to meet...

O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. Information in O*NET is available for over 950...

In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore the range of industries that produce and rely on advanced technology and learn how their skills and interests may align with career opportunities in this cutting-edge sector. The lesson contains videos that feature professionals describing...

This resource, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, provides a job description and task analysis listing/chart for a Pollution Prevention Specialist position. This position identifies, evaluates, recommends, and assists in implementing practices that result in waste...

This activity from the Florida Advanced Technological Education (FL-ATE) Center is targeted towards middle school students, and asks them to "explore the connection between STEM and advanced manufacturing while participating in an advanced manufacturing company tour experience." A lesson plan,...