We are accepting applications for our Fall sessions. Class dates will be posted here soon.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be a Connecticut resident, and be able to work in the United States.
Click “APPLY NOW ” in the blue box below. You will receive an email from staff with the next steps.
WATCH THIS VIDEO >> to see an overview of manufacturing in Connecticut, job opportunities, and skills required.
Skill Up includes:
Employers helped design the Skill Up program. They visit the class and attend special events to meet trainees and discuss job opportunities. Check out the EMPLOYER SITE >> to see all the companies that have already hired Skill Up grads.
See also: List of Manufacturing Occupations
Once you apply, you’ll get an email in 24-48 hours inviting you to schedule an assessment covering shop math, ruler reading, and spatial reasoning. Use these resources to prepare. BOOT CAMP offered to help applicants score higher.
Hassan Touil: Assembler
After completing his American GED credential, passing an English test, and demonstrating math proficiency, Hassan completed Skill Up training in the summer of 2019 and now works for the Roto Frank Company. He also received forklift training through his employer.
Aziz Goktas: Press Assistant
One of the first to graduate from the 5-Week Intro class, Aziz used his past knowledge of architecture & engineering to excel in training and joined Brook & Whittle LTD where he is earning a steady income.
Malathi Rayakota: Cleanroom Assembler
Malathi moved to Connecticut, but was only getting unskilled temp jobs. She wanted a pathway to a career. Skill Up gave her the fundamental background needed to enter the manufacturing industry. She is now employed full-time at ASML.
Jean Arnold-Barry, Skill Up Coordinator
jarnold-barry@workforcealliance.biz
(203) 867-4030 x 227
In Eastern CT: Contact Jennifer Proulx, Career & Development Specialist,
Jennifer.proulx@ct.gov, for information on Skill Up
or the Eastern Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative.
CLICK BELOW TO VISIT THE EASTERN CT MANUFACTURING PIPELINE SITE AND APPLICATION PORTAL:
RECORD-JOURNAL: STATE BOOSTS MANUFACTURING PIPELINE TRAINING PROGRAM
HARTFORD COURANT OP-ED: THE STATE’S MANUFACTURING FUTURE NEEDS THIS BOOST
STAN SIMPSON SHOW, FOX 61: BUILDING A JOBS PIPELINE IN CONNECTICUT
WNPR: NEW PROGRAM OFFERS CONNECTICUT WORKERS JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MANUFACTURING
WNHH COMMUNITY RADIO LOVE BABZ LOVE TALK WITH BABZ RAWLINS
HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL: BUILDING A MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE FROM THE GROUND UP
HEARST MEDIA: NEW TRAINING PROGRAM AIMS TO MATCH CT MANUFACTURERS WITH WORKERS
RECORD-JOURNAL: WORKFORCE ALLIANCE MANUFACTURING TRAINING PROGRAM
Skill Up is a program of Workforce Alliance and is funded through the Apprenticeship CT Initiative. Equal Opportunity Program. Auxiliary aids and accommodations available for persons with disabilities upon request. Contact Mark Cherry at (203) 624-1493 x 240 or macherry@workforcealliance.biz.
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