What is the Connecticut College of Technology?
Connecticut State Community College's (CT State) College of Technology (COT) provides academic leadership for the NCNGM. The COT was established in 1992 under Connecticut Public Act 92-126 and includes all twelve Connecticut community colleges (now merged to CT State Community College), ten public and private partner universities, the Connecticut Technical & Career Education System and nonprofit organizations. COT provides career pathways for students to earn certificates associate and bachelor's degrees in Engineering and Technology disciplines. COT reduces barriers to education by providing a seamless articulation between the community colleges and the four-year partner universities. In addition, the COT uniquely integrates college and university systems by offering multiple points of entry to complete degrees.
Your Path to Success: From Education to Career
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A better career is within reach! Completing a certificate or Associate’s degree from the College of Technology (COT) Pathway program is the first step to a rewarding career in engineering or technology, including advanced manufacturing.
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Employers are looking for well-rounded workers—employees who understand how to communicate, think critically, and work in a team—in addition to technical skills.
College of Technology Seamless Pathways
You can design your education to match your interests, abilities, and ambitions. COT faculty and staff are available to help you find the right road to your future success. Many options are offered through the COT.
These programs also provide a seamless pathway for community college students to continue their studies as juniors in engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology programs at partnership universities/colleges.
How to start your path?
Enroll in a COT Program
The COT offers a specialized curriculum allowing students to complete an A.S. degree in Technology Studies or Engineering Science at Connecticut State Community College.
Connecticut's community colleges are affordable, flexible, and geographically convenient for students statewide. They offer programs to prepare students for careers in high-growth fields, such as precision machining, welding, and mechatronics. Students enroll in these programs through the Connecticut State Community College application process.
The Engineering Science A.S. degree will provide students with the first two years of a typical engineering degree focusing on engineering theory and calculus. Students who complete the A.S. degree can transfer to a COT partner university to complete designated Engineering B.S. degrees.
The Technology Studies pathway has certificates and A.S. degree options that allow students to learn the knowledge and skills within a specific high-demand technology field. The Technology Studies curriculum is very hands-on and includes opportunities for internships and apprenticeships. Upon completing a Technology Studies A.S. degree, students can transfer to Central, Eastern, and Southern Connecticut State Universities or the University of Hartford to complete designated B.S. degrees.
Technology Studies A.S. degree options and credit certifications include:
Work with Your Advisor and COT Site Coordinator Faculty Member
As you work through your degree, stay in contact with your advisor to ensure you are following the COT program. Deviation from the required curriculum may result in loss of credits upon transfer or added to time complete your A.S. degree. Each community college has a designated College of Technology Site Coordinator knowledgeable about COT requirements and transfer options. Site Coordinators will also guide you as to which electives will satisfy transfer requirements for a specific university.
Complete your A.S. degree and apply for transfer
In order to be eligible for seamless transfer to a partner university, you must complete the A.S. degree and graduate from CT State Community College. Transferring before completing the A.S. degree may result in a loss of credits or added time to complete the degree.
Complete your B.S. degree at a COT partner university
Once enrolled in your transfer university, an advisor there will help you map out the rest of your degree.
College Of Technology
University Partners
American Manufacturing Hall of Fame
About
The American Manufacturers Hall of Fame (AMHoF ) celebrates the innovative history of American manufacturing, promotes the awareness of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centers and raises funds to support the training and education of the next generation of advanced manufacturing workers by leveraging statewide collaborations, educational pathways and shared resources.
Since its inception in 2014, the annual American Manufacturing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has:
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Raised over $500,000 for scholarships and educational programs for students of the Housatonic Community College Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center. Over $300,00 was applied specifically to scholarships.
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Achieved consistently the combined successes of recognizing the importance of manufacturing, promoting the importance and successes of manufacturing training educational programs, and raising funds to support the education of the next generation of advanced manufacturing workers.
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Highlighted the importance of manufacturing in CT and the critical role Advanced Manufacturing Technology graduates play in replacing a retiring workforce.
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Celebrated student graduates who now have career opportunities earning $40,000-$60,000 per year starting salary plus benefits.
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Developed long-term relationships with 24 corporate sponsors led by blumshapiro, AMHoF Founding Diamond Sponsor.
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Attracted annually over 200 attendees, including manufacturers, manufacturing advocates, and key influencers, to the event.
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Honored 29 Connecticut-based companies (including Bridgeport Machines, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Bridgeport Brass, A.C. Gilbert, R.C. Bigelow, Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Pratt & Whitney) for their important contributions to innovation in manufacturing.
What will the future bring?
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The American Manufacturing Hall is partnering with the Connecticut College of Technology (COT) and Tunxis Community College Foundation to broaden its relationships with other community colleges and support community college-based advanced manufacturing training programs around the state. The COT is comprised of all 12 CT public community college colleges and 10 public and private colleges, resulting in, amongst other successes, a unified engineering and technology curriculum that ensures a smooth transition from community college to a four-year institution.
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In a related development, on June 16, 2021, Governor Ned Lamont announced Tunxis Community College and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) College of Technology have received a $7.5 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation
(NSF) to lead the nation’s only NSF National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing.
AARP CT Scholarship - Supporting Age 50+ Students in Manufacturing
AARP CT has made a donation to The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame to support older students enrolled in a CT Community College manufacturing program. Scholarships will be awarded through the CT College of Technology and are for up to $1250 per student while funds last. Eligibility for the scholarship is as follows:
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The student is age 50+ and enrolled/enrolling in any CT Community College system manufacturing program.
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The student is willing to share their story with AARP for potential publication across AARP communication channels, as well as be willing to sign related releases.
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The student is willing to share demographic information with AARP.
To apply for the scholarship or if you have questions:
Contact Wendy Robicheau, Assistant Director, College of Technology & National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing
Email (preferred): wrobicheau@commnet.edu or Phone: 860-732-0075