Insights and Strategies from Connecticut Manufacturing Leaders 

Are you interested in hosting college interns but unsure how to get started? Concerned it might be too much work? Join this insightful webinar to hear directly from small and medium-sized manufacturing leaders who have successfully implemented internship programs. Learn how these initiatives are helping to build their NextGen talent pipeline and gain actionable strategies to apply in your own business.

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‍What You'll Learn:

• Proven approaches to hosting college interns, shared by manufacturing leaders.
• Firsthand insights from a former intern about their experience.
• Details on events, grant funding, and resources to support your internship program, including wage subsidies of up to $14,000 for qualified interns.

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Guest Panelists:  

• Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer‍
• Lee Ulinskas, Employee Engagement & Development Manager, ebm-papst, Inc.‍
• Maddy Mangiafico and Sarah Wadle, Marketing, Reno Machine‍
• Cassandra Chambers, former Intern‍
• Eileen Candels, Director of Partnerships, CCAT

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Additional Resources: 

The CCAT team will also provide details on:

• Statewide Career Fair: Connect with manufacturing, engineering, and technology students seeking summer internships or full-time roles.
• Internship Support Services: Assistance with posting internship opportunities and accessing candidate resumes.
• Summer 2024 Internship Program: Participate in an Orientation kickoff event, manufacturer tours, and access wage subsidies for qualified interns.