Build Your Future, Right Here In 2026
The Hartford Manufacturing & Tech Career Fair
Explore Connecticut Careers in Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering & More
June 26th, 2026 • 1PM to 4PM • MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
JOB SEEKERS REGISTER TODAYARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER?
Manufacturers are looking for bright, curious, creative people that want to dive into specialized work that requires unique skill sets.
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Get in front of leading CT companies. Learn how you can apply your skills for a rewarding career.
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Raise awareness, connect with new talent and expand your team! Table space is limited, apply today.
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The event is free to all job seekers – those who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking new career opportunities. Students, recent graduates, early career professionals and adults looking for a career change.
JUST A FEW OF THE JOBS THAT ARE OUT THERE:
- Computer Aided Design
- 3D printing operations
- Print Reading
- Metrology for machining
- Shop safety & operations
- Material handling
- Machine operators
- Environmental planning
- Surface finishing and preparation
- Electro-plating & surface coating
- Woodworking / Metalworking
- Electrical repair & experience
- Air & Compressor assembly
- Warehouse operations
Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Join us to explore Careers in Connecticut Manufacturing & Technology on Friday, June 26th, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Hartford.
JOB SEEKERS REGISTER NOWConfirmed Employers Include:
Stay tuned for more employers to be confirmed
Snacks and refreshments will be on-site.
JOB SEEKERS...COME PREPARED:
- ✔ Prepare your resume
- ✔ Bring samples of your work
- ✔ Dress to impress
- ✔ Be ready to network
You've got what it takes,
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Key Information for The Hartford Manufacturing & Tech Fair
Event Details
Date/Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 1PM to 4PM
Where: MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
Parking: Available nearby (click below for details)
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CT Ranks Among Best States for Jobs
According to the most recent "Best States" report published by U.S. News & World Report, Connecticut is the #7 best state for employment in the country, due to a low unemployment rate, strong labor force participation and job growth and a vibrant economy.
Read The ReportWhy Modern Manufacturing and Tech Careers Matter in Connecticut
Connecticut has made a deliberate, data-driven commitment to modern manufacturing and technology—and the results speak for themselves. Manufacturing is not a legacy industry here; it is a strategic engine for growth, innovation, and workforce opportunity.
The case for these careers is clear:
A proven economic driver: Manufacturing has grown by $3 billion in three years, increasing its share of Connecticut's GDP from 10% to 12.9% and helping make the state the 17th fastest-growing economy in the U.S.
Dense opportunity close to home: Career opportunities exist in every region of the state.
High-tech, high-impact work: Connecticut leads the nation in aircraft engine and airplane parts manufacturing, ranks #2 in shipbuilding. The state plays a critical role advanced aerospace systems.
Strong state Manufacturing Strategic Plan focuses on talent development, innovation, collaboration, and sustainable companies.
Real pathways for diverse learners: From K–12 robotics programs and technical high schools to high impact training courses such as MakerspaceCT's Engineering Fundamentals Course and Engineering Primer Program, Connecticut supports multiple education and career pathways—recognizing that success does not follow a single route.
Future-ready jobs: As the industry faces a projected 2 million-worker national shortage by 2030, Connecticut is investing in automation, robotics, AI, and digital transformation to upskill workers into safer, higher-paying, technology-augmented roles.
Modern manufacturing and technology careers in Connecticut represent stability, innovation, and upward mobility. Backed by strong industry partnerships and inclusive talent development, these careers offer students and job seekers a chance to build meaningful futures—while helping power one of the most advanced manufacturing ecosystems in the nation. Manufacturing in Connecticut isn't just about making things; it's about shaping what comes next.
Are you ready for what's next? Explore High-Growth Careers in Tech & Manufacturing at the Hartford Career Fair!
JOB SEEKERS RSVP TODAYCompanies represented at The Hartford Manufacturing & Tech Career Fair support a diverse workforce, providing opportunities for all, including veterans, people of color, women, and those with disabilities.