AMEP develops industry-informed, industry-led events and programs that directly support local manufacturers. Whether you’re just beginning your career or bring years of industry experience, AMEP offers a space to connect, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact alongside a dynamic network of manufacturing professionals. Build a personal network that will serve you in your professional growth for many years to come.

Focus Areas

AMEP’s focus areas, Business Development, Training Pathways, and Job Quality, are all dedicated to helping manufacturers excel and continue growing. Learn more about the work each of these groups is doing here.

Annual Events

We host a variety of yearly events, created by manufacturers, for manufacturers, including:

• Bi-annual AMEP meetings – Uniting manufacturers, industry partners, and educators to stay up to date on Connecticut’s evolving manufacturing landscape.
  
• Networking events – Facilitating meaningful connections and collaboration across the manufacturing ecosystem.
  
• Panel discussions on job quality – Sharing insights and strategies to strengthen and sustain manufacturing careers, and promoting higher retention rates with employer outcomes that impact the bottom line.
  
• Student-focused site tours – Introducing students to local manufacturers, fostering K-12 and post-secondary industry relationships, and building pipelines for future employment to support the local economy.
  
• Targeted trainings – Providing learning and development opportunities such as sales and marketing workshops, trade show preparation, and management training to strengthen leadership skills, grow teams, and help manufacturers sharpen capabilities, increase visibility, and prepare for new growth opportunities.