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Upcoming AMEP Events
Education & Manufacturing Pathways and Partnerships Event at Goodwin
Manufacturers and educators are invited to join AMEP and Goodwin University Magnet School Systems for a collaborative, activity-based event on March 31, 2026 from 9am-3pm at 3 Pent Road, East Hartford, CT. This session is designed to help you expand your workforce network, maximize partnerships, and leave with practical strategies to support growth and sustainability.
Manufacturer Connection Fair & College Career/Internship Fair at the CT State Capitol
Join manufacturers, students, and job seekers at the Manufacturer Connection Fair & College Career/Internship Fair on April 23, 2026, from 8:00AM-2:30PM at the Connecticut State Capitol. This event connects students with CT manufacturers to explore careers, internships, and educational pathways in advanced manufacturing, while also offering valuable opportunities for manufacturer-to-manufacturer networking.
Students in grades 8–12 will attend from 8:00AM-12:00PM, followed by a College Career & Internship Fair from 1:00PM-2:30PM.
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Our Impact
Learn about how our events and industry connections have been helping manufacturers and professionals grow since 2011.
AMEP 2025 Holiday Party at MakerspaceCT
On December 3, AMEP hosted a festive holiday celebration at MakerspaceCT. The evening was filled with fun, laughter, and great company. Kirti Patel, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, highlighted the importance of local manufacturers and shared his enthusiasm for the year ahead.
AMEP 2025 Bi-Annual Meeting at TRUMPF
On September 17th, AMEP was hosted by TRUMPF North America for the our biannual meeting, where over 40 manufacturing employers, educators, and community partners came together to strengthen our regional workforce.
Highlights included a keynote from TRUMPF’s Stefan Fickenscher, a Job Quality panel on retention and workforce development, and inspiring updates from MakerspaceCT, ReadyCT, CT State Tunxis, and Connstep on programs and resources supporting manufacturing.
Special thanks to the TRUMPF team and all who made this event a success!
AMEP 2025 Summer Manufacturing Networking Event
On August 14th, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m., manufacturers, educators, and industry partners gathered for an afternoon of networking at Gastropark in West Hartford.
The event inspired many conversations about potential collaborations among the diverse manufacturers in our region.
Although their final products vary, ranging from meat products to aerospace parts and plastic components, CT manufacturers face similar challenges and opportunities for growth. These include hiring and retaining skilled employees and connecting with the right resources to support their ongoing development.
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Volunteer with one of AMEP’s three working groups, Business Development, Job Quality, or Training Pathways, and play a hands-on role in creating and delivering events that strengthen your local manufacturing community.
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