Midstate Chamber: New Funding Announced To Support CT's Manufacturing Sector

Press release from the Midstate Chamber of Commerce:

October 14, 2021

The new initiatives, with a budget of $3.7 million, include:

- Increased engineering internships for CT resident college students

- Matching grants for digital readiness and cybersecurity assessments

- Retaining an organization to facilitate matches between CT innovators and CT manufacturers

-An advertising campaign highlighting career opportunities in manufacturing

-A comprehensive manufacturing website

-Regional career fairs

The MIF advisory board also approved investments in ongoing industry programs, including the Incumbent Worker Training Program ($1.5 million), Apprenticeship Program ($1.0 million), and Manufacturing Voucher Program ($2.1 million). The programs once again demonstrate our commitment to the manufacturing industry, which remains an important part of the state's plan to grow the economy.

Sincerely,

David Lehman, Commissioner

david.lehman@ct.gov, (860) 500-2310

This press release was produced by the Midstate Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.