Career-Connected Learning
Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
Our Career-Connected Learning Coordinator, Taylor Van Antwerp, is happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to reach out to Taylor at vanantwerp@edadvance.org.
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We'd love to connect you with talented CCA students! If you're an employer interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to contact Taylor at vanantwerp@edadvance.org.
2024/2025 Career-Connected Learning Activities: Manufacturing & Engineering
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November 15: 9:30-10:30am at the RLC
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Panel discussion: three industry representatives from Plainville Plating, RBC Bearings, and Outer Armor, will talk about the work their companies do, various roles and responsibilities within the company, skills and knowledge required for employees, and potential opportunities for job shadowing, internships, etc.
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024
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December 6: 9:30-10:30am at the RLC
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Guest Speaker: Rich Dupont, President of Resource Development Associates and Executive Board Member of Manufacturing Alliance Service Corporation (MASC), will discuss:
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The “Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut” contest
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The state of manufacturing in CT and its impact on young adults
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CT’s manufacturing supply chain and its global impact, particularly in defense
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, November 25, 2024
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​​January 17th: 9:30-10:30am at the RLC
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Friday, December 20, 2024
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February 7th: Time 9:30-11:00am, at RLC
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Guest Speaker: Matt Wright, Cosmic Pathways; focus: hands-on physics and engineering activities,discussion about careers in physics and engineering
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, January 27, 2025
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March 21st: Site Visit from 9:30-11:00am
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025
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April 2nd: Manufacturing Roadshow hosted by ReadyCT from 9:00-10:00am
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025
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April 4th: Site Visit from 10:00-11:00am
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025
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May 2nd: 9:30-10:30a at the RLC
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Guest Speaker: Representatives from TRUMF; focus: Introduction to TRUMF and discussion of apprenticeship opportunities
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, April 21st, 2025
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May 16th: 9:30a-10:30a at RLC
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Guest Speaker: Maddi Blanchard, Workforce Outreach Coordinator, O&G Industries
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025
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June 6th: Site Visit from 10:00-11:00am
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Student headcount and shuttle RSVP deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025