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Waterbury High School Students Get the High Tech Advantage from Industry Leaders

Students from Waterbury high schools learned about high tech jobs in demand from experts in technology-related careers during a dedicated day of career workshops held at Naugatuck Valley Community College. A cross-section of industry leaders from  bioscience, environmental science, engineering, manufacturing and energy companies gave students insights into what and where the jobs are, and the pathways leading to these careers.

In addition, students were treated to tours of Naugatuck Valley’s brand new technology center, and heard from Naugatuck Valley students and admissions directors about a variety of programs that help prepare students for careers in technology. Students also participated in a hands-on, team-building and problem-solving activity that involved building a rocket.

Sponsored by the Waterbury Public Schools and the Connecticut Community Colleges’ Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, and coordinated by CBIA, the event hosted students from Wilby, Crosby, Kennedy high schools, and Kaynor technical high school. According to many of the students, they would recommend Naugatuck Valley community college to their friends. In particular, they enjoyed the personal stories of how the presenters found their careers.  One student observed that the workshops “opened my eyes and made me think more.”

Company presenters included representatives from: Boehringer Ingelheim, Genomas, Alteris Renewables, FuelCell Energy, Northeast Utilities, GeoDesign, Trumpf, Inc., Hamilton Sundstrand, Albert Brothers, Kleinfelder, HRP Associates, Hubbard Hall, EBM Papst, Schwerdtle and the CT Dept. of Public Health.

 

 

 

 

 


The Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education program. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.