Pre-apprentice training opens doors for alternative high school seniors (EAST HARTFORD, CT, APRIL 3, 2018) – Local alternative high school students are finding a clear path to manufacturing careers thanks to a pre-apprentice program. As part of its mission to drive initiatives around STEM education and workforce development, the Connecticut…
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Briefs Connecticut State Legislators
HARTFORD, Conn. February 28, 2018 – Hydrogen and fuel cell company representatives and an expert from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) informed state legislators that investments in the industry will drive job and economic growth, and asked for support to keep the business growing. The meeting was part…
International and joint efforts will drive renewable energy growth
Connecticut experts visit South Korea and meet with officials over possible partnership EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Renewable energy technologies are gaining wider consumer acceptance, but increased government support and collaboration between countries would enhance research, manufacturing and development. That was the central message when hydrogen and fuel cells experts from…
Connecticut Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Expanding as a Global Leader
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut and the Northeast region are reinforcing their position as a world leader in researching, developing and manufacturing hydrogen and fuel cell technology at the 2017 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition. Connecticut is host to two of the world’s largest fuel cell companies and some…
Video competition for high schoolers emphasizes ‘cool’ manufacturing
Program promotes industry partnerships; introduces youth to manufacturing and future careers EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — October 26, 2017 — What’s so cool about manufacturing? Connecticut’s high schools and manufacturers are about to get together and not just tell you … but show you. Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. (CTDIDI) is launching…
Careers for young women in manufacturing focus of Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. summit on October 19
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – October 12, 2017 – Inquisitive young minds will gather with leading women in manufacturing at the fourth annual “Making it Real: Girls & Manufacturing Summit” next week. As part of the Connecticut Center for Technology’s (CCAT) Dream It. Do It. initiative, the Summit taps into today’s…
CT Energy Services Available to New London Businesses
Office of Energy Efficient Businesses help business owners cut energy costs EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — October 10, 2017 — The Connecticut Office of Energy Efficient Businesses (OEEB), in coordination with New London Main Street and Eversource, is expanding its services to businesses in the City of New London beginning October…
Connecticut Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on Oct. 8
Connecticut’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Creates Jobs While Providing Clean Energy EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – October 6, 2017 – National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day raises awareness on the benefits fuel cells and hydrogen technologies provide in generating reliable and resilient power, improving the environment by reducing nitrogen oxide…
October Declared Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. Manufacturing Month
Nearly 400 middle, high school students to join in interactive, hands-on events to learn about manufacturing careers on Oct. 6 and 19. EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – September 26, 2017 – Connecticut’s next generation of manufacturers will come together by the hundreds in October for the sixth annual Connecticut. Dream…
Governor Malloy emphasizes economic development
Advanced Manufacturing Center hosts press conference on state budget EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — September 22, 2017 – The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology’s Advanced Manufacturing Center was the backdrop Thursday afternoon as Gov. Dannel P. Malloy held a press conference to address the importance of fostering a bi-partisan dialogue on…