Southeastern Connecticut

Skilled Workforce

Innovation is a way of life in southeastern Connecticut — and also the way we teach and learn.

Innovative Workforce Development

Developing Talent. Supporting Industry.

Responsive collaborations between employers and educational institutions have positioned the region at the forefront of technology education. These partnerships help prepare students and job seekers for opportunities in advanced manufacturing.

Norwich’s Three Rivers Community College, with direct input from the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, implemented a Business & Industry program. The Eastern Workforce Investment Board created the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, which has been taught at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Groton.

Regional Workforce Partners

Programs & Partnerships

Regional partnerships connect employers, educational institutions, and job seekers to build a workforce aligned with the needs of southeastern Connecticut’s industries.

Eastern Workforce Investment Board

seCTer partners with the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) to support workforce development for Electric Boat and businesses throughout its supply chain.

EWIB helps connect employers, educational institutions, and job seekers to align regional labor market supply and demand.

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Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative

The Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (MPI) develops skilled workers for Electric Boat, members of the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, and other regional employers.

The program offers classroom and online training alongside job placement assistance, with curriculum aligned to manufacturers’ hiring needs.

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Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance

The Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Regional Sector Partnership (EAMA RSP) works with regional colleges and technical high schools to expand manufacturing education and training capacity.

EAMA supports industry-aligned programs and promotes manufacturing careers to both young people and adults.

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Education Meets Industry

Building the Region’s Manufacturing Workforce

Workforce development in southeastern Connecticut is shaped by direct collaboration between manufacturers, education providers, and regional partners. These relationships help training programs respond to employer needs while creating career pathways for residents.

Employer-driven training programs
Advanced manufacturing education
Career pathways and job placement
Collaboration with regional colleges and technical high schools

Explore Workforce Opportunities

Learn more about workforce training programs, employer partnerships, and career development opportunities through the Eastern Workforce Investment Board.

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