The Hartford Job Fair

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.