/manufacturing In addition to the reporting by º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Radio that appears below, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Television has produced two video series that focus on manufacturing in our state:Made in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ profiles some of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ's local manufacturing businesses, from high-tech to handmade.Making the Future introduces us to some º£½Ç»»ÆÞ youth pursuing careers in manufacturing and the trades. This series was produced as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work project with support form the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. en-US Copyright Wed, 05 May 2021 02:10:18 GMT /news/2021-05-04/biden-cabinet-members-use-grotons-electric-boat-facility-to-tout-american-jobs-plan Electric Boat’s apprenticeship program drew members of President Joe Biden’s administration to º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Tuesday. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo… Wed, 05 May 2021 02:10:18 GMT /news/2021-05-04/biden-cabinet-members-use-grotons-electric-boat-facility-to-tout-american-jobs-plan Frankie Graziano /news/2021-03-03/how-can-government-support-manufacturers-help-build-a-skilled-workforce Nicole Russo needs more employees. She’s the CEO and owner of Microboard Processing Inc. in Seymour. She said she lost close to 20% of her workforce amid… Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:50:30 GMT /news/2021-03-03/how-can-government-support-manufacturers-help-build-a-skilled-workforce Ali Oshinskie /business/2020-10-20/it-pays-to-be-an-apprentice-63-more Participants in an apprenticeship program that matches employers with community colleges were able to earn substantially more after one year than their peers at community colleges, a new study finds. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:39 GMT /business/2020-10-20/it-pays-to-be-an-apprentice-63-more Adedayo Akala /news/2020-10-14/east-hartford-to-feel-cold-winds-of-aerospace-downturn-as-pratt-cuts-announced Jobs at Pratt & Whitney, the jet engine maker headquartered in East Hartford, may soon be cut due to the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on… Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:32:42 GMT /news/2020-10-14/east-hartford-to-feel-cold-winds-of-aerospace-downturn-as-pratt-cuts-announced Frankie Graziano /news/2020-09-21/locals-raise-alarm-over-out-of-state-work-at-windsor-amazon-job-site Union officials are raising concerns that retail giant Amazon is unnecessarily exposing º£½Ç»»ÆÞ residents to COVID-19 -- as well as taking jobs they… Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:18:41 GMT /news/2020-09-21/locals-raise-alarm-over-out-of-state-work-at-windsor-amazon-job-site Frankie Graziano /news/2020-03-17/electric-boats-commitment-to-stay-open-raises-questions-about-covid-19-threat The threat of COVID-19 exposure remains high, and it’s becoming clear that people could get sick if they show up to work. Groton’s Electric Boat is one of… Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:15:28 GMT /news/2020-03-17/electric-boats-commitment-to-stay-open-raises-questions-about-covid-19-threat Frankie Graziano /news/2019-11-25/sikorsky-firehawk-uses-military-power-to-combat-wildfires Fighting wildfires is a constant struggle in Southern California, but a º£½Ç»»ÆÞ manufacturer has a way to help.The Firehawk aerial firefighter, a… Mon, 25 Nov 2019 23:01:45 GMT /news/2019-11-25/sikorsky-firehawk-uses-military-power-to-combat-wildfires Frankie Graziano /news/2019-10-21/aerospace-ceo-tapped-to-coordinate-connecticuts-manufacturing-pursuits º£½Ç»»ÆÞ now has someone in charge of manufacturing policy for the entire state. Colin Cooper, the CEO of aerospace manufacturing company the Whitcraft… Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:08:12 GMT /news/2019-10-21/aerospace-ceo-tapped-to-coordinate-connecticuts-manufacturing-pursuits Frankie Graziano /news/2019-09-19/colt-to-cease-production-of-ar-15-rifles-for-civilian-market Gun manufacturer Colt says it plans to end production of AR-15-style rifles for the civilian market. The company plans to limit its production to police… Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:55:10 GMT /news/2019-09-19/colt-to-cease-production-of-ar-15-rifles-for-civilian-market Ryan Lindsay /news/2019-08-08/abandoned-and-vacant-a-look-at-how-connecticut-cities-are-addressing-blight Abandoned factories tagged with graffiti. Vacant properties marked by broken windows and overgrown lawns. This hour, we consider the impact of urban… Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:29:00 GMT /news/2019-08-08/abandoned-and-vacant-a-look-at-how-connecticut-cities-are-addressing-blight Lucy Nalpathanchil